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British Embassy contacts: when someone dies abroad
Embassy and consulate contact details for British families dealing with a death abroad. Includes the FCDO 24-hour emergency line and what consular staff can and cannot do.
In any emergency: call the FCDO 24-hour line on +44 (0)20 7008 5000 from the UK, or contact the nearest British Embassy or Consulate in the country where the death occurred. All numbers below should be verified at gov.uk before travel.
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