Ashraf Vachhiat

Ashraf Vachhiat

Ashraf is the Marketing Technologist at Vital Consular, which means he handles all the technicalities involved in bringing this blog to life! He also enjoys creating in-depth articles around current affairs which impact the travel and relocation industry. In his free time, Ashraf relishes travelling as much as possible, and is always looking for quirky spots to take some great photos.
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Attesting UK documents for the UAE – all you need to know

If you dream of living in the sunshine with beaches on your doorstep, then you might be considering moving to the UAE, a place renowned for it glamorous social scene, year-round sun and large expat community. But before you pack your suitcase it’s important to understand the paperwork involved in moving abroad whether it’s for work or as a dependent.
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Teaching English In China 2023 – Time To Stop Yearning And Make The Move

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most global relocation was on hold for almost 2 years. New restrictions on movement were put in place, more paperwork was required, things were tough. Are things finally starting to return to some semblance of normal in one of the most popular TEFL destinations in the world?
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Got documents issued outside of the UK? How to easily legalise them

Modern life dictates that the country you grew up in isn't always the one you studied, got married or had children in. But the legalisation of these documents has to take place in the country of origin. If you're looking to move yourself or your family elsewhere but have documents issued from a number of different countries, where do you turn?
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True cost to legalise a document

At Vital Consular, we pride ourselves on being honest and transparent. We regularly receive amazing feedback from customers who have not only saved a lot of time and money using our services, but have appreciated the confidence our friendly and professional team have given them. In this article, we wanted to give true costs of doing the process yourself, to give you all of the facts you need to make an informed decision.
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Abu Dhabi or Dubai: which Emirate is for you when moving to the UAE? Part 1

Dubai has always been the forerunner in expat destinations in the United Arab Emirates, as well as a tourist hotspot in the GCC. However, it's neighbour has more than enough opportunities to tempt new talent and offers a different pace of life. Check out our 2-part series on these two Emirates and see which one suits you more.
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