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If your UK Certificate of Free Sale (CFS) has been rejected by a foreign authority, the cause is very often not the Apostille itself. In most real-world cases, the rejection is triggered by incorrect or low-standard UK solicitor certification wording — even when a UK Apostille has already been issued. This guide explains exactly…
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UK Statutory Declaration Understanding statutory declaration in the UK helps ensure the document is prepared correctly and accepted by the receiving authority. The statutory declaration (UK) refers to a formal written statement of fact made under the Statutory Declarations Act 1835, signed in the physical presence of an authorised witness such as a solicitor,…
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Using UK Documents in Vietnam: Apostille & Consular Legalisation Guide (2025 Edition) Introduction If you need to use UK documents in Vietnam—such as a UK marriage certificate, degree certificate, or company incorporation papers—you must complete a two-step legalisation process: 1️⃣ UK Apostille legalisation (FCDO)2️⃣ Vietnamese Consular Legalisation at the Embassy in London What is…
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UAE Embassy Attestation in London (2025): Electronic Legalisation Explained Effective 24 February 2025, the UAE Embassy in London and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) introduced a new system for document attestation. The traditional process of stamping paper copies has been replaced with Electronic Legalisation. Instead of a stamped original, applicants now receive a…
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UK Apostille for China: 2025 Guide to Documents & Process Introduction If you need to use a UK document in mainland China, you will usually need a UK apostille for China. Since 7 November 2023, this process has replaced Chinese consular legalisation, making things faster and simpler. The Chinese Embassy in London has officially…