Document Legalisation & Apostille

A document issued in one country is not automatically valid in another. Apostille, consular legalisation and sworn translation are what bridge that gap — and getting the order wrong is the single most common reason an otherwise complete immigration or corporate file is rejected.

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How the setup works

Establish what the receiving authority actually requires: apostille, full consular legalisation, or neither.
Obtain or reissue the underlying documents, since many authorities refuse certificates beyond a certain age.
Apostille or legalise in the country of issue, in the correct sequence through notary, ministry and consulate.
Arrange sworn or certified translation by a translator the receiving authority recognises.
Assemble and check the file before it is filed, so a single missing stamp does not restart the process.

Timeline

From a few days for a straightforward apostille to several weeks where consular legalisation and reissued originals are involved.

General requirements

Original or certified-copy documents
Issuing country party to the Hague Convention, or consular route
Documents within any accepted validity period
Translator recognised by the receiving authority
Correct order of notary, ministry and consulate
Powers of attorney where we act for you

Documents needed

Civil-status certificates (birth, marriage, death)
Diplomas and academic transcripts
Police clearance certificates
Company incorporation and good-standing documents
Powers of attorney
Court and notarial documents
Medical and insurance certificates
Passport copies for identification

Requirements, fees and timelines are indicative and change over time. We confirm the current rules for your specific project before you commit.

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