If you’re the victim of theft or you lose your possessions abroad you should always report this to the local police as soon as you can. This is very important as you’ll need a copy of the crime report to do things like replace your passport or make a claim on your travel insurance. This page tells you what to do if your money, passport or possessions are lost or stolen on holiday.

When someone dies overseas, the stress of bereavement can be made worse by having to deal with an unfamiliar system far from home. However, you can get help from the British authorities.