Countries

Countries and requirements

Document requirements differ by country and institution, so the destination country should always be checked before preparation.

Some countries only require an apostille, while others require document legalisation or an additional notarised translation.

Country of use
Apostille
Legalisation
Useful information

Countries and requirements

Why requirements differ

Different institutions in the same country may require different forms of document preparation, so both the destination country and the institution where the document will be submitted must be checked.

  • Country
  • Institution
  • Document type
  • Translation language

Document check

Before processing, we review the document and clarify the destination country. If the client provides instructions from the receiving authority, we take them into account.

  • Document type
  • Destination country
  • Submission purpose

How we prepare your document

We help determine the sequence of services: translation, notarisation, Apostille or document legalisation.

  • Translation
  • Certification
  • Apostille or legalisation
Country is the starting point

The destination country determines which certification your document needs

The same document can have different requirements depending on the country and receiving institution. That's why choosing the country is the first practical step.

1

Hague countries

If an Apostille applies to the document for the destination country, it is prepared under the applicable procedure. The client should confirm translation and submission-form requirements with the receiving authority.

2

Outside the Hague Convention

Legalisation or another certification order may be needed before submitting the document.

3

Institution requirements

A university, employer, public authority or bank may set requirements for the document form, translation or type of certification.

Applicable procedure by destination country

Different receiving authorities in the same country may have different document-submission requirements

The destination country is the starting point for determining the certification procedure. The specific receiving authority's requirements for the document form and translation should be confirmed with that authority.

Studies

University requirements

Depending on the submission requirements, the diploma, diploma supplement, translation and a specific type of translation certification may be required.

Work

Employer requirements

May require education documents, a criminal record certificate or a certified translation.

Family

Civil status documents

For birth and marriage documents, the language, extract and apostille need must be clarified.

Process

How to order Apostille?

1

Country

We find out where the document will be used.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can the applicable procedure be determined from the destination country alone?

No. The document type must also be known. The client should confirm any specific requirements for document form, translation or certification with the receiving authority.

Does a list of countries replace institution requirements?

No. The final requirements are set by the institution where the document will be submitted.

Can I send the document online?

Yes. A photo or PDF is enough for the first review, although the original may be needed before final preparation.

What affects the price?

The price depends on the document type, destination country, translation, certification method, urgency and delivery method.

Do I need a translation?

It depends on the country and the institution where the document will be submitted. Some cases need only an apostille, while others require a translation or notarisation.

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