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Previously, we explored the requirements for getting married overseas and the various steps you need to consider to ensure your nuptials go off without a hitch! But what if you, or your family members, were married abroad a number of years ago and you require a copy of the marriage certificate? How easy is it to obtain, and is getting hold of the document...
Getting a visa to travel to China can be a long and extremely complicated process. China requires UK citizens to attend Visa Centres in person before they can be issued, which can feel like a scary prospect if you’ve never done it before. This post aims to guide you through the whole process, advising you of what to expect, so...
Interviews / Jobs / Legalisation / News
by Melanie Clarke · Published July 9, 2019 · Last modified July 8, 2019
Vital Consular are excited to announce that we have teamed up with m2r Education, where we aim to set a new precedent in recruitment support. In this interview, the Managing Director of m2r, Munir Mamujee, shares his thoughts on the growth of the education sector, why he feels his unique approach to recruitment is breaking the mould in his field...
Certificates / Legalisation / Travel / Visas
by Melanie Clarke · Published June 27, 2019 · Last modified July 18, 2019
Getting married abroad is becoming ever more popular. With guaranteed sunshine and photo opportunities in some of the most beautiful destinations in the world, it’s easy to see why! But what’s involved with getting married overseas in terms of paperwork, and once you’re married, is your certificate legal in your home country?
A document often has to undergo translation if being used for any official purpose in an overseas country. If you were married abroad and didn’t have an English version produced at the time, or are travelling to a country and require your English certificate for identification purposes, it can get confusing very quickly. Here we look at the two main...
At Vital Consular we offer an urgent legalisation service, ensuring that anyone using their UK documents overseas can have them processed as quickly as possible if they’re short on time. Wherever you are in the world, you don’t have to go further than the post office to enjoy this speedy service. Our London office has a dedicated team of runners...
With the political landscape currently in a state of deep uncertainty, one of the biggest worries for Brits is how this will affect their ability to travel within Europe post-Brexit. So far, speculation has been rife and until Brexit passes one way or another, it’s hard to know for sure how travel after Brexit will play out. With so many...
The document requirements for Schengen Visa applications can be confusing, especially as each destination has their own unique guidelines as to what must be provided. Following on from last month’s Introduction to Schengen Visas, we demystify this complex subject, giving you a simple and to-the-point explanation of what paperwork you must submit in order to be issued one of these...
Expat / Jobs / Legalisation / News / Relocation / Saudi / UAE / Visas
by Melanie Clarke · Published May 23, 2019
Last month, we published an article in response to many news stories which had began to circulate regarding the changes in residence visas, and how this could potentially affect expats in the Middle East.
Expat / Legalisation / Qatar / Relocation / UAE
by Melanie Clarke · Published May 16, 2019 · Last modified May 17, 2019
It’s becoming more and more common for people to move abroad to work, study or for a change of lifestyle in a new country. However, this can lead to a lot of complexity when it comes to their paperwork.
