What is Apostille? What is Legalization?
Apostille is a simplified form of document authentication recognized in countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention, whereas legalization applies to countries outside the Convention and involves a more comprehensive authentication process.
The choice between apostille and legalization depends on the specific requirements of the target country where the document will be used.
Countries that accept Apostille
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| Albania |
| Andorra |
| Antigua and Barbuda |
| Argentina |
| Armenia |
| Australia |
| Austria |
| Azerbaijan |
| Bahamas |
| Bahrain |
| Barbados |
| Belarus |
| Belgium |
| Belize |
| Bolivia (Plurinational State of) |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Botswana |
| Brazil |
| Brunei Darussalam |
| Bulgaria |
| Burundi |
| Cabo Verde |
| Canada |
| Chile |
| China |
| Colombia |
| Cook Islands |
| Costa Rica |
| Croatia |
| Cyprus |
| Czech Republic |
| Denmark |
| Dominica |
| Dominican Republic |
| Ecuador |
| El Salvador |
| Estonia |
| Eswatini |
| Fiji |
| Finland |
| France |
| Georgia |
| Germany |
| Greece |
| Grenada |
| Guatemala |
| Guyana |
| Honduras |
| Hungary |
| Iceland |
| India |
| Indonesia |
| Ireland |
| Israel |
| Italy |
| Jamaica |
| Japan |
| Kazakhstan |
| Kosovo |
| Kyrgyzstan |
| Latvia |
| Lesotho |
| Liberia |
| Liechtenstein |
| Lithuania |
| Luxembourg |
| Malawi |
| Malta |
| Marshall Islands |
| Mauritius |
| Mexico |
| Monaco |
| Mongolia |
| Montenegro |
| Morocco |
| Namibia |
| Netherlands |
| New Zealand |
| Nicaragua |
| Niue |
| North Macedonia |
| Norway |
| Oman |
| Pakistan |
| Palau |
| Panama |
| Paraguay |
| Peru |
| Philippines |
| Poland |
| Portugal |
| Republic of Korea |
| Republic of Moldova |
| Romania |
| Russian Federation |
| Rwanda |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis |
| Saint Lucia |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines |
| Samoa |
| San Marino |
| Sao Tome and Principe |
| Saudi Arabia |
| Senegal |
| Serbia |
| Seychelles |
| Singapore |
| Slovakia |
| Slovenia |
| South Africa |
| Spain |
| Suriname |
| Sweden |
| Switzerland |
| Tajikistan |
| Tonga |
| Trinidad and Tobago |
| Tunisia |
| Türkiye |
| Ukraine |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| United States of America |
| Uruguay |
| Uzbekistan |
| Vanuatu |
| Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) |
What are the requirements for the Apostille/Legalization process?
- Document Eligibility
The document must be an original or a certified copy issued by a competent authority, such as a government agency, court, notary public, or other recognized institution. - Proper Notarization or Certification
Before obtaining an apostille, the document must be properly notarized or certified by an authorized official. This usually involves having a notary public or a relevant authority authenticate the document’s signature or seal. The specific notarization or certification process may vary depending on the document and the country where it was issued. - Government Approval
After the document has been notarized or certified, it needs to be approved or endorsed by the relevant government authority responsible for issuing apostilles. In most countries, this authority is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or a designated government department.
It’s important to note that the requirements and procedures for apostille services can vary from country to country.
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