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21ST AUG 2008
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 Like the National Lottery states 'It could be you!'
Yes you could be the unlucky swine that gets their passport stolen or simply just can't remember where you lost it! If you happen to be in this situation or just want to speak to someone if things go horribly wrong then get in touch with the Consulate or Embassy of the country of which you are in. Simply click here then scroll down to the A-Z.
Remember they are there to help and give you helpful advice, here is a quick overview of what they can and can not do to help you:
They can...
* Issue emergency passports and in some places full passports;
* Contact relatives and friends and ask them to help you with money or tickets;
* Tell you how to transfer money;
* In an emergency, cash you a sterling cheque worth up to £100 in local currency, if supported by a valid banker's card;
* Help you get in touch with local lawers, interpreters and doctors;
* Arrange for next of kin to be told of an accident or a death and advise on procedures;
* Visit you if you have been arrested or put in prison, and arrange for messages to be sent to relatives and friends;
* Put you in touch with organisations who help trace missing persons;
* Speak to the local authorities on your behalf;
* Only as a last resort, in exceptional circumstances, and as long as you meet certain strict rules, give you a loan to get you back to the UK, but only if there is no-one else who can help you.
The present UK law states that you may be charged for some services so keep that in mind!
But they cannot...
* Get you out of prison;
* Give legal advice or start court proceedings for you;
* Get you better treatment in hospital or prison than is given to local nationals;
* Investigate a crime;
* Pay your hotel, legal, medical or any other bills;
* Pay your travel costs, except in special circumstances;
* Do work normally done by travel agents, airlines, banks or motoring organisations;
* Get you somewhere to live, a job or work permit;
* Demand you be treated as British if you are a dual national in the country of your second nationality.
Provided by The Student Zone (United Kingdom) |
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