Qatar Accepts Islamic Marriage Certificates – Service Update

Want to know more about Qatar? We have a bunch of interesting facts you probably didn’t know, so get learning about this ever-growing state.

With major changes being implemented in the Saudi Arabian employment market over the last few years, things have got increasingly more difficult for expats living there. New changes however are ...

Due to the travel restrictions, lockdown measures and widespread reductions in workforces across the globe for the majority of the year, you would be forgiven for assuming that the need ...

Christmas time is almost here, so we wanted to let you know about our opening times over the festive period.

Flights from the UK will expand in number and destinations from the beginning of July. With two of the largest European airlines resuming their flights from the 1st, as well ...

Being in lockdown has affected everyone differently. With many people working from home, some people furloughed and others still on the front line, everyone has had to adapt. As travel ...

Christmas time is almost here, so we wanted to let you know about our opening times over the festive period.

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 ...

Over the past few years, momentum has grown towards the nationalisation of job markets across the GCC and other parts of the Middle and Far East. This is intended to ...

In the first quarter of 2019, Saudi Arabia’s new mega-city named Neom, or “The Red Sea Project”, commenced construction. The vision of Saudi’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, this new ...

On 14th May 2019, the Philippines will become an effective member state of the Apostille Agreement, part of the Hague Convention. This will mean that for many people wishing to ...

The 5th of February 2019 marks the beginning of Chinese New Year. During this period, there will be some temporary closures of government departments, with the Chinese Embassy in London ...

A new law which would allow non-Qataris to apply for permanent residence has moved forward another step. The changes were first mentioned last August, but have come closer to fruition ...

Being prepared for the closures around Eid in June will save a lot of stress for any soon-to-be expats dealing with governmental departments, at the Embassy in either their home ...

In 1977, the International Council of Museums adopted May 18th as World Museum Day. The celebration is meant to bring focus to the hundreds of thousands of museums all over ...

In a series of phased changes to employment legislation starting September 2018 and running to January 2019, Saudi Arabia will prevent expats from being employed in 12 sectors. These are ...

Currently the Holy month of Ramadan is forecast to fall between Tuesday 18th May and Thursday 14th June in 2018, although this is subject to change. One thing can be ...

In an about-turn from their notification earlier this year, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFA) has now issued a directive to all Embassies worldwide that from ...

On June 5th, a conglomerate of Gulf countries took unprecedented action against the State of Qatar, and ceased all diplomatic relations with the gas-rich country. This lead to the immediate ...

We are proud to announce that Vital Certificates has been named a finalist in the 2016 Amazon Growing Business Awards. Nominated within the Triumph Over Adversity category, the company demonstrated ...

Want to know the easiest way to legalise your documents for use in Jordan? Read this blog.

Last time we turned the spotlight on online and distance learning qualifications, we identified which foreign embassies wouldn’t accept these for legalisation. This could deter candidates from even applying for ...

Have you received any online qualifications from the Open University, or any other distance learning program? It’s possible that the document will not be accepted by certain foreign embassies.

Degrees and college awards for use in Saudi Arabia must be verified by the SACB before the attestation, also known as legalisation, process can begin. Read how to get this ...

Are you trying to legalise your education documents for use in China? We understand this process can seem complicated, that’s why we’re here to help with our step by step ...

We often have customers who get in touch requesting an updated copy of their birth certificate if there have been changes to their name. Whilst changes to the original birth ...

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, ...

In the UAE and don’t have access to your birth certificate? Maybe you’ve just moved to a new job and want to call your spouse over, but they’re tearing their ...

In some cases you can have an apostille applied electronically – these are known as e-Apostilles. We go through what they are and how they compare to normal apostilles.

Canada are joining the Hague Apostille Convention, which is going to have a big impact on those looking to move over there or do trade with the country.

If you ever need to present your documents in Bahrain, you’ll need to put them through the document legalisation process first.

There are loads of companies out there offering Apostille services – but how do you know whether they’re legitimate or not? We take a look at the scams that are ...

Starting a new life in Iraq? Before you can make the move, you’ll need to get through the document legalisation process.

When you dream of getting married abroad you’re thinking of sandy beaches, romantic sunsets and idyllic seas. You aren’t thinking about the boring, administrative process. Unfortunately, though, you can’t have ...

Kuwait document legalisation can be a tricky process, but there’s no way around it – you need to get it done if you’re wanting to present your documents in Kuwait. ...

Want to know the easiest way to legalise your documents for use in Jordan? Read this blog.

Legalising documents for use in Qatar can be a complicated process. There are so many steps and hoops you need to jump through, but don’t worry. We’ll give you a ...

If you’re planning on moving to Saudi Arabia, you’ll need to know about the Saudi legalisation process. You won’t be able to move over without it. Find out the most ...

If you’re looking for somewhere to get your documents legalised, you’ve come to the right place. Here at Vital Consular we can legalise any documents you need!

If you have no idea what legalisation is or how it works, you’re in the right place!

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 ...

Relocating to Spain can feel like a confusing process when you have so many documents to gather. Even if you’ve been living there for a while, changes in status due ...

As COVID restrictions begin to ease, migration is on the rise now that travel is becoming possible again. With Brexit causing paperwork nightmares for many expats, gathering necessary medical documents ...

If you are having your documents legalised for use overseas, you may run into issues if your name differs between your document and your official ID. This could vary for ...

Trading overseas is often the next step for entrepreneurs looking to expand their markets to new audiences. You may have an idea or product which you’ve specifically designed to target ...

A Power of Attorney, or POA, is a legal document which transfers authority to act from one group or individual, to another. Learn about they do, and what is required ...

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 ...

When it comes to legalisation, unfamiliar terminology can often cause confusion to those who are not well versed in the processes involved. Some terms, such as “legalisation” and “attestation” can ...

In some cases you can have an apostille applied electronically – these are known as e-Apostilles. We go through what they are and how they compare to normal apostilles.

Canada are joining the Hague Apostille Convention, which is going to have a big impact on those looking to move over there or do trade with the country.

If you ever need to present your documents in Bahrain, you’ll need to put them through the document legalisation process first.

There are loads of companies out there offering Apostille services – but how do you know whether they’re legitimate or not? We take a look at the scams that are ...

Starting a new life in Iraq? Before you can make the move, you’ll need to get through the document legalisation process.

When you dream of getting married abroad you’re thinking of sandy beaches, romantic sunsets and idyllic seas. You aren’t thinking about the boring, administrative process. Unfortunately, though, you can’t have ...

Kuwait document legalisation can be a tricky process, but there’s no way around it – you need to get it done if you’re wanting to present your documents in Kuwait. ...

Want to know the easiest way to legalise your documents for use in Jordan? Read this blog.

Legalising documents for use in Qatar can be a complicated process. There are so many steps and hoops you need to jump through, but don’t worry. We’ll give you a ...

If you’re planning on moving to Saudi Arabia, you’ll need to know about the Saudi legalisation process. You won’t be able to move over without it. Find out the most ...

If you’re looking for somewhere to get your documents legalised, you’ve come to the right place. Here at Vital Consular we can legalise any documents you need!

If you have no idea what legalisation is or how it works, you’re in the right place!

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 ...

Relocating to Spain can feel like a confusing process when you have so many documents to gather. Even if you’ve been living there for a while, changes in status due ...

As COVID restrictions begin to ease, migration is on the rise now that travel is becoming possible again. With Brexit causing paperwork nightmares for many expats, gathering necessary medical documents ...

If you are having your documents legalised for use overseas, you may run into issues if your name differs between your document and your official ID. This could vary for ...

Trading overseas is often the next step for entrepreneurs looking to expand their markets to new audiences. You may have an idea or product which you’ve specifically designed to target ...

A Power of Attorney, or POA, is a legal document which transfers authority to act from one group or individual, to another. Learn about they do, and what is required ...

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 ...

When it comes to legalisation, unfamiliar terminology can often cause confusion to those who are not well versed in the processes involved. Some terms, such as “legalisation” and “attestation” can ...

British Nationals applying for a Qatari residence permit, work permit, transfer of sponsorship, Ministry registration, or for any other reason will be required to provide a valid Legalised Police Clearance ...

Thailand is becoming an increasingly popular expat destination, especially for those wishing to teach ESL (English as a Second Language). Due to changes brought in by the government in May ...

When you’re presenting documents in Vietnam, the names on them need to match the name on your passport. But what if this isn’t the case?

Moving to Vietnam is an exciting experience, but the document legalisation process can throw a spanner in the works. Don’t worry, though – this blog will tell you everything you ...

If you are having your documents legalised for use overseas, you may run into issues if your name differs between your document and your official ID. This could vary for ...

Vietnam continues to gain the attention of those looking for a location to teach ESL, for the beautiful landscapes, friendly people and cost of living being low compared to other ...

As exciting as it is moving to the Middle East, it’s normal to feel a bit nervy! It’s a massive change of lifestyle. As it happens, every member of staff ...

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, ...

Legalisation is a tricky subject – it’s easy to slip up and make a mistake. This article, the second in our Legalisation Fixers series, should help you avoid a few ...

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 ...

If you previously lived in the United Arab Emirates and have since relocated to a new country, you will likely need to provide a UAE Police Clearance Certificate for your ...

If you’re moving overseas you may be thinking about how you’re going to get around whilst you’re there. Some people who live in a city are more than happy to ...

At present, Islamic marriages are not recognised as legally binding by UK law. This is out of step with many other religious ceremonies which are recognised such as Jewish and ...

In an about-turn from their notification earlier this year, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFA) has now issued a directive to all Embassies worldwide that from ...

In the UAE and don’t have access to your birth certificate? Maybe you’ve just moved to a new job and want to call your spouse over, but they’re tearing their ...

Winter is coming. The days are getting shorter, skies are getting gloomier, and the sun’s packed up and gone south for the next 6 months. As you stare out of ...

Legalising documents for use in Qatar can be a complicated process. There are so many steps and hoops you need to jump through, but don’t worry. We’ll give you a really easy solution in this blog.

When deciding on a degree course to study, your main focus is choosing a quality provider and ensuring that the structure of study will fit in with your life. With so many adults deciding to re-train or boost their expertise ...

If you need to get your documents legalised for a job in China, you will need to complete the official application form. This can be confusing and is full of ...

If you are having your documents legalised for use overseas, you may run into issues if your name differs between your document and your official ID. This could vary for ...

As a legalisation and visa company, we have extensive experience in helping clients with the paperwork required to obtain their dream jobs in China. We’ve been dealing with documentation for ...

As of the 8th of November 2019, the process for legalising UK documents for China has changed. There have also been increases in the costs levied by the Chinese authorities ...

Are you trying to legalise your education documents for use in China? We understand this process can seem complicated, that’s why we’re here to help with our step by step ...