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This document lists all British Forces Post Office (BFPO) locations for Foreign Office posts abroad, including their numbers and postcodes.
A letter for British nationals getting married in the Netherlands who are asked by Dutch authorities for a declaration of single status.
This guide sets out essential information for British nationals wanting to buy property in Egypt.
At the end of every month we publish a newsletter covering recent intellectual property (IP) developments in China.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in September 2019.
Advice for British people on staying safe when travelling abroad by sea, including piracy, armed robbery and security risks in particular regions.
Practical advice to consider when purchasing a property in India.
What to do if you are planning to adopt a child in China.
International secondment opportunities with the FCO, for serving and retired police, and civilian experts.
The UK government's offices in India no longer issue ‘No Objection Certificate’ for marriage registrations to British nationals.
A guide to some important elements of the UK’s treaty practice and procedure.
Guidance on how to ensure UK overseas security and justice assistance work meets our human rights obligations and our values.
Advice for British people buying property in Turkey, including information on legal advice, fraud, residence requirements and more.
Everyone has the right to choose whether to marry, who they marry and when they marry.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's archive management teams.
A guide to applying for compensation under the Victims of Overseas Terrorism Compensation Scheme.
Guidance from the British Embassy on buying, renting or letting property in the United Arab Emirates.
Explanatory notice to British nationals contemplating marriage in Egypt.
Advice on how to obtain criminal record checks for use in China, covering time spent in the UK.
Application to register an overseas birth.
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