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- What can the British embassy help with?
- What can an embassy help you with?
- Can embassy help you get home?
- How long can a British citizen stay abroad?
- What do you do if you are stuck in a foreign country with no money?
- Is there a British embassy in every country?
- Can you just walk into an embassy?
- Why would you need to go to an embassy?
- Can an embassy detain you?
- What's the difference between a consulate and an embassy?
- How do you help someone who is stuck in another country?
- What constitutes emergency travel?
What can the British embassy help with?
An embassy is a type of diplomatic mission run by the UK Foreign Office. Along with consulates and high commissions, embassies represent the UK and to help protect UK citizens abroad.
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And, when relating to the death of a British national, they can search for:
- autopsy reports;
- medical reports;
- police reports.
What can an embassy help you with?
These services include renewing passports; replacing lost or stolen passports; providing aid in obtaining medical and legal assistance; notarizing documents;assisting with tax returns and absentee voting; making arrangements in the event of death; registering births to nationals abroad; certifying– but not performing ...
Can embassy help you get home?
A U.S. consular officer can help you find local hospitals, doctors or medical services. The officer also can inform your family or friends back home that you're having a medical emergency, and can help you get money sent from home, if needed.
How long can a British citizen stay abroad?
You can live outside the UK for 5 years without losing your settled status. With indefinite leave to remain, you can only live outside the UK for 2 years.
What do you do if you are stuck in a foreign country with no money?
The U.S. Department of State's Office of Overseas Citizens Services (888) 407-4747 (or from overseas +1 202-501-4444) can assist U.S. citizens who are temporarily destitute abroad.
Is there a British embassy in every country?
While there will only one British embassy in the country you visit, there may be a number of consulates. These would usually be in cities with the most tourists.
Can you just walk into an embassy?
No, you can not. Even as a US citizen you are required to make an appointment to visit the consulate for non-emergency services. ... To be allowed entry into the U.S. Consulates for routine (non-emergency) services, you must make an appointment online.
Why would you need to go to an embassy?
The primary purpose of an embassy is to assist American citizens who travel to or live in the host country. U.S. Foreign Service Officers also interview citizens of the host country who wish to travel to the United States for business, education, or tourism purposes.
Can an embassy detain you?
Rest assured, the "US embassy" (you mean the embassy's "consular compound") does not have the power/right to "detain" anyone against their will...
What's the difference between a consulate and an embassy?
An embassy is a diplomatic mission generally located in the capital city of another country which offers a full range of services, including consular services. ... A consulate is a diplomatic mission that is similar to a consulate general, but may not provide a full range of services.
How do you help someone who is stuck in another country?
If you are overseas and in need of emergency assistance contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. If you are concerned about a loved one overseas, please call: From the U.S. & Canada - 1-888-407-4747. From Overseas - +1 202-501-4444.
What constitutes emergency travel?
In a nutshell, your emergency has to be medical, acute, unexpected, and unforeseen in nature. ... The important point is that recurring illnesses or injuries are not considered emergencies by travel medical insurance, even though you may have to seek medical treatment while on a trip.
