Processes of all sorts require documentation to support the application. Most times, when it comes to legal affairs, you will need to provide documents to prove who you are. Sometimes, this will take the form of a copy of your passport or other form of identification. Other times, you may need to submit your birth […]
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Brexit has brought about a lot of changes to our relationship with the European Union and its member-states. Due to this, the document legalisation process, previously simplified, has changed once again. Let us explain how. In an effort to make the legalisation process as accessible and free of red tape as possible, the EU Commission
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Ever wanted to move to another country for work? Your employer may ask for an apostilled degree certificate. Don’t worry, we’re here to explain how an Apostille works. First and foremost, what is an Apostille? History of the Apostille An Apostille is an international legal certification that states a document is valid for use in
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The Covid-19 pandemic that hit the planet in 2020 practically shut down the world for months on end, bringing about devastation for economic markets all over the globe. General advice suggested keeping off investing until the situation got better and markets had time to recover. Now the United Kingdom is coming back up the slope,
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Since Brexit, the document legalisation process for Spain has changed. For most immigration and citizenship procedures, you must provide documents, such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, and passports that come from abroad. In order for these documents to be valid and recognised in Spain, it is necessary to undergo the process of document legalisation or
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If you are thinking of moving to the UAE for work, returning after studying within the UK, or for legal reasons providing documentation, then it is highly likely that you will need to follow a multi-step process. As discussed in our article on embassy legalisation, some countries require more than just an apostille. Due to
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Oftentimes, when it comes to getting a document legalised, the first step is to get it authenticated by either a solicitor or a notary public. However, those two certifications offer subtle differences that may determine whether your document will be accepted in the receiving institution or not. While these two options are very similar in what they do, they are not necessarily interchangeable. In this article, we will explore the differences between a solicitor certification and a notarisation, and which one to choose to suit your requirements.
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There are a variety of reasons you may need to have your documents legalised – work, study, travel, among others. Depending on the use, as well as the countries and authorities involved, the process and requirements can vary wildly. There are, however, a few general guidelines and advice that apply to a few states. In
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