Who needs this?
People or businesses that must use documents abroad—such as diplomas, PCC, POA, or commercial papers—and need them recognized by the destination country.
Basics
- Apostille: recognized among Hague Convention members, replacing multi‑stage consular legalization.
- Consular legalization: required where apostille is not accepted or where the destination authority still requests it.
Suggested steps
- Pre‑check: confirm document type, issuing place, and destination rules.
- Prerequisites: translation, notarization, or competent authority certification.
- Legalization: apostille or destination consular legalization.
- Submission: provide to embassy/immigration/employer/school/business as needed.
Common documents
- Passport bio page
- Original document to be legalized (and copies)
- Translations if required
- Letter of authorization (if using an agent)
Note: processes vary by country and city. Always follow the latest guidance of the authorities.
Next step
Go to the Contact page with your destination country and document type. We’ll respond with an initial plan.