Legal Matters

Understand employment law, tax obligations, contract rights, and legal protections relevant to working abroad in different countries.

Bringing a New Partner from Overseas Back to the UK

Understand visa requirements and immigration rules for bringing your overseas partner to live with you in the UK.

Getting Married Abroad

Check what paperwork and legal requirements you need to get married abroad and whether it'll be recognised back in the UK.

Obtaining The Correct Permission to Work in New Zealand

Getting a work permit for New Zealand depends on your age, skills and job sector, so check what type suits your situation.

Permission to Work in Australia

Find out how the Australian points system works and what skills employers need most when applying to work there.

Permission to Work in Canada

Find out what work permits and permanent residency options you need to work legally in Canada as a British migrant.

Permission to Work in Europe

If you're a British citizen wanting to work in Europe, here's what you need to know about visas and your rights.

Permission to Work in the USA

Working in the USA requires either a green card or temporary visa, and you'll need a job offer approved by the US Department of Labour first.

Understanding Embassy Services

British Embassies can help you in many situations abroad, but they won't bail you out of trouble caused by your own poor choices.

What Happens If You Want to Extend Your Stay?

Extending your work visa abroad after Brexit means sorting out residency and tax status, which varies by country and your long-term intentions.

What to Do If You Decide to Stay Permanently

If you're staying abroad permanently, here's what you need to do about visas, taxes, and legal permission to work.

What to do if You're Arrested While Working Abroad

If you're arrested while working abroad, contact your consul immediately and understand your rights to legal help and potential deportation risks.

Working Abroad Without Permission

What happens when you work abroad without legal permission and why those workarounds rarely pay off.

Working Abroad: Making a Will

Your assets could pass to unexpected relatives abroad if you die without a will, since inheritance laws vary drastically by country.