View our archive of legalisation articles. This topic includes legalisation advice for presenting various documents types around the world.
The process of legalisation is required where a document needs to be used officially in a country that differs from where it was issued.
Commonly this will require the document(s) to be validated by both the issuing and receiving country governments.
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...
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...
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.
Expat / Legalisation / Qatar / Relocation
by Melanie Clarke · Published April 25, 2019 · Last modified May 2, 2019
In this first part in our Legalisation Fixers series, we are looking at the most common issue we receive queries about. As Qatar require supporting documentation to legalise education certificates, this can cause confusion and delays.
Expat / Legalisation / Relocation / UAE
by Melanie Clarke · Published April 25, 2019 · Last modified May 2, 2019
In this second part in our Legalisation Fixers series, we are looking at a lesser known pitfall we have encountered our customers experiencing when attesting a document for the UAE.
China / Expat / Legalisation / Relocation
by Melanie Clarke · Published April 25, 2019 · Last modified May 2, 2019
In this final part in our Legalisation Fixers series, we are focusing on the complex process of Chinese document legalisation. As a destination with one of the most exacting list of requirements, it’s not surprising that we offer a lot of support to customers travelling to China.
