Certificates

This section includes information about the various certificates you may need for working in a foreign country.

Certificates for visas & work permits

For some countries, you may need certain certificates to process work visa and residence permit applications. It's worth making several copies of each of the following (if applicable) and leave the originals back in the UK in a safe place.

Birth certificate
Wedding certificate
Certificates of professional qualifications
Higher Education certificates (degree, A levels etc. - if being used in line of work)

• General Registrar Office

  If you've lost your Birth or Marriage Certificate or want another copy, you can order these through this website.
  Website: https://www.gov.uk/general-register-office (England & Wales)
  Website: https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk (Scotland)
  Website: www.nidirect.gov.uk/gro (Northern Ireland)

• Notarised translations

  Notarised Translations offers professional translation services with legal notarisation by UK Notary Publics. They handle official documents—like birth, marriage, court, academic and business papers—ensuring legal validity for use in courts, embassies

  Web: www.notarisedtranslations.co.uk/

  Email: notarisedtranslationsuk@gmail.com

  Tel: 07555369184

  Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom

• Vital Consular

  Need to use a document in a different country to where it was originally issued? Attestation or Legalisation services. Contact us and mention OSCAR for a discounted rate.

  Web: www.vitalconsular.com

  Email: corporate@vitalconsular.com

  Tel: +44 330 088 1142

  Location: Batley, West Yorkshire