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British Nationals Abroad : Insurance Stats

British ConsulateBritish 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

British ConsulateThese are the 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

British ConsulateStrange 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

British ConsulateLikewise the British Embassy Bangkok Insurance is important. 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.

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Death in Hong Kong

British ConsulateDeath in Hong Kong. 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

British ConsulateWhat is 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

British ConsulateThis is the BNO Holder visa for Dubai. Firstly 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. Finally the contact details and documents have been added below so contact the UAE Embassy in Hong Kong for more information and assistance.

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BNO passport holders need visa for Vietnam

British ConsulateLikewise you will note that BNO passport holders need visa for Vietnam. If you are from Hong Kong and hold a BNO passport then the Vietnamese Embassy states that you will need to have a visa to visit Vietnam. British passport holders do not need a Vietnamese visa however you will require one to visit the country.

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