The British Consulate can try to help British citizens in foreign countries with money problems. The Consulate can attempt to contact family members for aid with money or ticket issues. However, Consulates frown on paying any bills incurred by its citizens, such as hotel bills. It is possible for the British Consulate, when no relative can be located, to give small loans in order to return to the United Kingdom. This is done only in emergencies and after the British citizen has met strict rules.
British citizens who find themselves in medical trouble or in trouble with local law in foreign countries may look to the British Consulate for help. Although unable to give direct advice for such situations themselves, the British Consulate will generally help the person find lawyers or doctors who may be able to help them.
In the unfortunate case of a death or accident to a British citizen while overseas, the British Consulate can help. It can notify the family of the deceased or alert the family to an accident that has happened, as well as give instructions on any procedures that need to be followed as a result of the situation.
If a British citizen finds himself imprisoned in a foreign country, the British Consulate will usually come and visit him. It can be instrumental in seeing to it that correspondence between the imprisoned British citizen and his family takes place.
In the case of British citizens who may be missing in foreign countries, the British Consulate will commonly put family or friends in contact with organizations that can possibly help in the search or investigation.
The British Consulate can help British citizens who are living in another country for an extended amount of time. The Consulate will commonly register British citizens into its system, which allows the Consulate to keep in communication with its citizens regarding such things as births, marriages, voting and retirement.
British citizens who travel to foreign countries may receive travel advice from the British Consulate. The Consulate will give advice regarding such health issues as vaccinations (depending on the country), climate effecting preexisting medical conditions, and even clothing for a more stress-free flight.
