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Planning a cruise? Don’t fall into the visa trap!
Cruises are a great way to check off a lot of destinations in one trip, but they can also be perilous in terms of documentation. A recent incident where a couple were forced to disembark their cruise liner halfway through their holiday highlights the importance of checking visa requirements before you leave! Do you know which popular cruise destinations require UK citizens to apply for a pre-travel visa? Read on to find out!
Top 12 Holiday Destinations That Require a Visa
A United Kingdom passport is ranked in the 5th band of most powerful passports, with visa-free entry into 118 countries, a visa being issued on arrival in 42 and only requiring a visa prior to travelling in 38 countries. But do you know which countries require a visa and which one's don't? Here we've selected the top 12 destination countries that UK citizens visit which require a visa process before you travel.
Introducing Vital Consular
As our company continues to venture into new territories, the name we'd chosen for ourselves didn't seem to fit anymore. That's why Vital Legalisation has now rebranded as Vital Consular.
Why Verification is Vital – Three Year Jail Term for Exaggerating CV in UAE
Exaggerated information on a CV is not a new problem, but the idea of fabricating details to boost your apparent experience or qualification levels is usually met with an "everybody does it" attitude. As the job market is becoming increasingly competitive however, employers are quickly tightening regulations to end these practices. What steps are the UAE taking to change this mindset?
Qatar Backs Draft Law for Permanent Residencies
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 this week as the Advisory Council approved the new legislation.
World Museum Day – Some of the Most Unique Museums Across the World
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 the globe, encouraging people through their doors to enjoy something new and aid the museums in keeping their displays open and accessible to the public.
Saudi Arabia Blocks Expats From 12 Work Sectors
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 mainly retail-based roles, with an aim to boost employment opportunities for the Saudi population.
UAE Suspends Good Conduct Certificate Requirement
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 the 1st April they are postponing the requirement for Good Conduct Certificates to be provided when applying for a UAE Residence Visa.
UK Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates now available in the UAE
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 hair out looking for your Marriage Certificate! Don’t worry, we’ve…
How to Legalise an Education Document for China
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 guide on the process.
Staff Interviews – Nicola Palmer
Welcome to the tenth of our staff interviews! Today we're talking to Nicola Palmer, our Office Manager and longest serving staff member. Nicola's been working at Vital for over six years and has seen a lot of change in that time. Keep reading to find out what her first interview was like, how her role has evolved and what she likes doing in her spare time.
Staff Interviews – Louise Wood
Welcome to the ninth of our staff interviews! Today we’re talking to Louise Wood, former Shipping Coordinator and now Sales Support Officer at Vital Certificates and one of our biggest personalities! Louise has been at the company for almost two years and has recently had the chance to switch roles within the business. Keep reading to find out what Louise did before joining Vital Certificates and what she gets up to both inside and outside work.
Staff Interviews – Andy Howden
Welcome to the eighth of our staff interviews! Today we’re talking to Andy Howden, Legalisation Advisor at Vital Certificates and one of our more musical staff members. Andy has been at the company for almost four years. Keep reading to find out what Andy did before joining Vital Certificates and what he gets up to both inside and outside work.
Staff Interviews – Sean Garvey
Welcome to the seventh of our staff interviews! Today we're talking to Sean Garvey, Sales Advisor at Vital Certificates and one of our longest serving staff members. Sean's been at the company for almost five years and has seen numerous changes occur across his tenure. Keep reading to find out what the company looked like when he first got the job, how his role has evolved over time, and see some of Sean's artistic displays that adorn the main office!
Ten Common Export Documents That Require Legalisation
Did you know that most export documents will require legalisation before you’re legally allowed to bring your goods into another country? A number of these documents exist and there are no end to the possible variations of document that exist across the world for moving goods from one country to the other. However, we’ve compiled a list of the ten most common ones below, to give you a head start and make sure you know the ins-and-outs of export document legalisation.
Fifteen Things To Know Before Moving To Kuwait
Are you planning to move to Kuwait? This tiny Gulf country has a culture all of its own, and you'll need to be clued up before you decide on making the jump. To help you, here are ten things you should really know before moving to Kuwait, from the currency to how to legalise a document to help you get a work visa.
Staff Interviews – Ashraf Vachhiat
Welcome to the sixth in our series of staff interviews! Today we're talking to the interviewer himself, Ashraf Vachhiat! Ashraf has been working at Vital Certificates since January 2015, and regularly contributes posts to the blog. But his job role goes much further than that! Read on to find out more about Ashraf, what brought him to Vital, and how his role has evolved over the last few years.
Ten Things To Know About Legalising Your Documents For Qatar
Our ten year anniversary is coming up, and as part of the celebrations we’ve decided to create a brand new blog series focused on giving you great information in lists of ten! Continuing our countdown, here’s a list of ten things you really need to know about legalising your documents for Qatar.
Staff Interviews – Joanne Douglas
Welcome to the second in our series of staff interviews! This week, we're talking to Joanne Douglas, our resident Finance Manager here at Vital. Jo's been working in finance a long time, and has a fascinating slew of jobs under her belt. But it wasn't always what she had her heart set on doing.
Vital Certificates Named As Finalist In Amazon Growing Business Awards
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 its ability to both triple in size to revenues of over £1m, and expand internationally when it opened its first overseas branch in Dubai last year, despite trading through a formal insolvency arrangement.