Practical country guides for using UK documents overseas, including China, Spain, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Pakistan, Thailand, Malaysia, Romania, Lebanon, Japan, Nigeria and other destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
UK documents may be used abroad for immigration, employment, study, marriage, company registration, banking, regulatory submissions, visa applications and government procedures. Depending on the destination country, a document may need solicitor certification, notary public certification, UK FCDO apostille, embassy legalisation, consular attestation, translation or further ministry approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The guides below bring together Ginkgo Advisory\u2019s practical country-specific articles on UK apostille, embassy legalisation and overseas document use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A guide to preparing a UK degree certificate for China work visa \/ Z visa purposes, including UK apostille and document handling considerations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read guide \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Explains how UK degree certificates and transcripts may be certified and prepared for use in China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read guide \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n A guide to legalising a UK Decree Absolute, Final Order or divorce document for use in Mainland China after China joined the Hague Apostille Convention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read guide \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n A guide for British nationals getting married in China, including marital status documents and UK divorce document preparation where relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read guide \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Explains Hague apostille and non-Hague embassy legalisation routes for Spanish documents and overseas document use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read guide \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Explains Hague apostille and non-Hague embassy legalisation routes for Spanish documents and overseas document use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read guide \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n A guide for UK students preparing documents for a Spain university exchange or study abroad programme, including ACRO, medical certificate and apostille issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read guide \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n A guide to UAE Embassy London attestation for personal and business documents, including FCDO apostille, UAE Embassy attestation and MOFA requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read guide \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Explains how UK MHRA Certificates of Free Sale may be prepared for UAE use, including solicitor certification, FCDO apostille, UAE Embassy attestation and MOFA legalisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read guide \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Explains the process for using UK degree certificates and academic documents in Qatar, including university verification, solicitor certification, FCDO apostille and Qatar Embassy legalisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read guide \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n A guide to Kuwait employment visa document requirements, including UK medical certificates, police certificates, FCDO apostille and Kuwait Embassy legalisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read guide \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n A guide to UK university degree certificate legalisation for Lebanon, including apostille and further legalisation considerations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read guide \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n A guide to preparing UK academic documents for use in Japan, including solicitor certification and UK apostille.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read guide \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n A guide to preparing UK documents for use in Thailand, including public documents, certificates and court papers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read guide \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n A guide to UK apostille requirements for Malaysia, including personal documents and other UK documents for overseas use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read guide \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n A guide to using a UK MHRA Certificate of Free Sale for Vietnam, including solicitor verification, solicitor certification, FCDO apostille and embassy or consular legalisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read guide \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n A guide to UK degree certificate apostille for Romania, including solicitor certification and UK FCDO apostille.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read guide \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n Explains when an ACRO Police Certificate may be needed for Austria student or exchange visa purposes, and why DBS may not be accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read guide \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n A guide to ACRO Police Certificate and apostille issues for UK citizens applying for work-related processes in Montenegro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read guide \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n A guide to legalising Turkish documents for overseas use, including Hague apostille, non-Hague legalisation, embassy attestation and Ministry of Foreign Affairs routes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read guide \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n A country guide explaining UK apostille requirements for Pakistan, including public documents such as birth and marriage certificates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read guide \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n A guide to using a UK marriage certificate in Pakistan, including certified copy preparation and UK FCDO apostille requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u82f1\u56fd\u5b66\u4f4d\u8bc1\u4e66\u53ca\u6210\u7ee9\u5355\u7528\u4e8e\u4e2d\u56fd\u7684\u8ba4\u8bc1\u6d41\u7a0b<\/summary>\n
UK Divorce Document Apostille for China<\/summary>\n
British National Getting Married in China: Marital Status Affirmation<\/summary>\n
Spain Guides<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Spain Apostille, Legalisation & Embassy Attestation Guide<\/summary>\n
Spain Visa Applications from the UK 2026: ACRO<\/summary>\n
Spain University Exchange for UK Students 2026 Guide<\/summary>\n
UAE and Middle East Guides<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n
UAE Embassy London Attestation for Personal and Business Documents<\/summary>\n
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UK Degree Certificate Legalisation for Qatar<\/summary>\n
Kuwait Employment Visa: UK Apostille & Embassy Legalisation<\/summary>\n
UK University Degree Certificate Legalisation for Lebanon<\/summary>\n
Asia-Pacific Guides<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n
UK Degree Certificate Apostille for Japan<\/summary>\n
Apostille UK Documents for Thailand<\/summary>\n
Apostille UK Documents for Malaysia<\/summary>\n
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Europe Guides<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n
UK Degree Certificate Apostille for Romania<\/summary>\n
Austria University Exchange for UK Students 2026 Guide<\/summary>\n
Montenegro Work Visa for UK Citizens: ACRO and Apostille<\/summary>\n
Turkey Apostille & Legalisation Guide<\/summary>\n
Pakistan, Nigeria and Other Country Guides<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Apostille UK Documents for Pakistan<\/summary>\n
UK Marriage Certificate Apostille for Pakistan<\/summary>\n