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BNO does not need visa for Schengen area

May 11, 2016 BNO Renewal Comments Off on BNO does not need visa for Schengen area

The German Embassy in Hong Kong confirms on their website that BN(O), HKSAR or Macau SAR passport do not need a visa to visit the Schengen Area as a tourist for up to 90 days in any 6-month period. You may however not take up employment while in the Schengen area.

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UK State Pension if you retire abroad

May 1, 2016 Expat Comments Off on UK State Pension if you retire abroad

If you are retired and wish to draw your UK pension in a foreign country then this can be done. Note however that there is a limitation on increases in your pension when you live outside the UK or outside of the European Economic Area or Switzerland. Most British expats tend to retire in Thailand and the Philippines and these are excluded from increases, as well as Australia and New Zealand.

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British Nationals Abroad : Insurance Stats

April 30, 2016 Expat Comments Off on British Nationals Abroad : Insurance Stats

This year the British Embassy in Bangkok has again highlighted the issue of insurance while abroad. The FCO has come up with the latest stats for insurance issues while Brits are abroad. Always ensure that you have proper travel insurance when you go abroad. It is your responsibility.

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Singapore : Local Customs and Laws

April 30, 2016 Expat Comments Off on Singapore : Local Customs and Laws

If you are considering moving to Singapore then consider some of the following customs and laws of the country. You can contact the British High Commission in Singapore for more direction and advice or speak to a local attorney at a Singaporean law firm as listed on this website.

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Strange Laws and customs abroad

April 28, 2016 Expat Comments Off on Strange Laws and customs abroad

Going abroad normally works out well however problem do occur where people do not always understand the local customs or laws. This might seem strange however the FCO has made an info-graphic of some of these customs to keep Brits abroad out of trouble.

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British Embassy Bangkok – Insurance

April 28, 2016 Expat Comments Off on British Embassy Bangkok – Insurance

The British Embassy in Bangkok has again brought up the issue of consular assistance as well as the lack of insurance under expats in Thailand. The message from the Embassy in February 2016 is very similar to the British Assistance abroad publication from the CFO which looks at where and what type of consular assistance if needed abroad.

Death in Hong Kong (Expat & Tourist Information)

April 28, 2016 Expat Comments Off on Death in Hong Kong (Expat & Tourist Information)

If someone has died while in Hong Kong then you will need to contact the British Consulate in Hong Kong for assistance. They do provide consular assistance for family members of those who had died. Below is a list of what they can and cannot do. There is also a list of undertakers and estimated cost of repatriation of the mortal remains.

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FCO British Assistance Abroad

March 24, 2016 Expat Comments Off on FCO British Assistance Abroad

If you enjoyed the last update on the British Abroad series then these are the stats for 2015 for consular assistance while abroad issued by the Foreign Office. Some changes to the stats however very interesting considering how certain locations had changed.

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BNO Holder visa for Dubai

December 2, 2015 BNO Renewal 1

If you hold a BNO passport then you will need to apply for a visa for the UAE before leaving Hong Kong. The UAE is not a visa free country. The contact details and documents have been added below so contact the UAE Embassy in Hong Kong for more information and assistance.