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ACRO Police Check Office Temporarily Offline After Cybersecurity Incident

In an unfortunate turn of events, the government office responsible for issuing ACRO police checks has been temporarily forced offline following a cybersecurity incident. As a result, individuals seeking ACRO police checks, which are often required for various purposes such as employment overseas or immigration, are advised to utilize email as an alternative method for submitting their requests. This article aims to provide important details and guidance for those affected by this disruption.

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Understanding the Difference between ACRO and DBS Background Checks

Background checks play a crucial role in various aspects of our lives, from employment screening to visa applications and volunteer work. Two commonly used types of background checks are the ACRO (Association of Chief Police Officers Criminal Records Office) and DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks. Criminal record background checks are commonly used when working abroad and will often require the apostille to ensure they accepted.

Legalising Degree Certificates for Use in Spain

Navigating the intricacies of international document verification can be daunting. If you're planning to use your degree certificate in Spain, especially as part of an application for a declaration of equivalence, it's crucial to understand the specific requirements set by Spanish authorities. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you through the process.

Getting Married in Greece – What Documents are Required?

It is becoming increasingly popular to get married abroad. The perfect weather and beautiful setting make Greece a very popular wedding destination each summer. The Greek Islands, most notably Santorini, Crete and Zante, have some stunning wedding venues.

We know that planning a wedding can be a stressful experience and we have written this article to help put your mind at ease when preparing the documents you need for this purpose.

What Documents are Required?

Legalising a Marriage Certificate for a Spanish Visa

In a previous article we outlined what documents are typically needed when applying for a Spanish Visa. A common document required for this purpose is a marriage certificate. Unusually, the Spanish authorities insist on the document being issued within the last 3 months as evidence the persons are still married. We understand this does not actually prove the persons are still married but advise following the guidance provided by the Spanish authorities to prevent any delays with the visa application.

Preventing Delays with your Apostille Order

Here at The Hague Apostille Service we strive to make our ordering process as user-friendly as possible. We also complete the vast majority of apostille orders within a matter of days.

As a good starting point, you can find the service you need here. After you have added the required service to your cart you simply need to follow the checkout process as you would if ordering anything from any online shop.

After this, post the documentation which requires legalisation with your order number. We do not need you to send in anything else.

Digital Nomad Visa for Spain – Apostille Services

After much anticipation, the Digital Nomad Visa has finally been introduced in Spain. This new type of visa is aimed at attracting ‘high-value’ professionals to the country by offering considerable tax advantages to entrepreneurs, workers, start-ups and investors alike.

Non-EU nationals who intend to live in Spain whilst working remotely for non-Spanish companies can apply for this new type of visa. It is also available for self-employed freelancers with multiple international clients.

Getting Married in Cyprus - Apostille Service

More people are looking overseas for potential wedding venues. We are seeing an increase in the number of people planning a wedding in Cyprus. This normally requires both the bride and groom to present legal documents to the authorities.

Typically, you need a Certificate of no Impediment to get married abroad. However, these are not issued for marriages in Commonwealth countries, such as Cyprus. There are alternative documents that may be suitable to prove you are single. The most common being the statutory declaration.

Delays to International Airmail Following Royal Mail Cyber Incident

There has been a temporary halt in Royal Mail sending documents overseas due to a technical error. We received this news on 11th January around 16.20.

Therefore if you have selected airmail as your outgoing option for an apostille order, please note there may be delays in it reaching you whilst Royal Mail resolve this issue.

According to their website, they are calling it an incident instead of an attack as they do not know what caused the issue.

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Make Your Own Statutory Declaration

Statutory declarations are frequently required both in the UK and overseas. If presenting the statutory declaration abroad you may require an apostille on the document.

What is a Statutory Declaration?

A statutory declaration is a written statement made by one person to confirm facts they wish to prove to another person. In the UK statutory declarations are governed by The Statutory Declarations Act 1835 and must follow a prescribed format and be witnessed correctly.

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