Falling sick, being a victim of crime or facing an emergency are traumatic events under any circumstances. When these problems happen abroad they can be even more difficult. This page summarises some of the main ways in which you can help yourself to stay safe abroad, and make sure that you are covered in case things go wrong.

If you are a victim of crime

Information about how the British High Commission can help if you are a victim of crime overseas.

If you need a lawyer

List of lawyers for the convenience of enquirers.

If you need a doctor

How the British High Commission can help, if you need a doctor

If you are seriously ill or injured

Information about how the British High Commission can help UK citizens who are seriously ill or injured abroad.

Help if someone dies

Information on deaths involving British nationals in Mozambique

Help if you are arrested or detained

Find out how the British High Commission can help if you or someone you know is arrested or detained abroad

Rape and sexual assault

Information on what professional help is available in the case of rape and sexual assault

Child abduction

How the British High Commission can help if your child is abducted overseas

Missing persons

How the British High Commission can help trace a friend or relative who goes missing abroad.