Apostille & legalization

Which authority apostilles your document

By document type

  • Civil registry documents

    Apostille on certificates — Ministry of Justice, 1–5 days; new forms get it instantly.

  • Education documents

    Diplomas — Ministry of Education/ENIC: recognition first, then apostille.

  • Court and notarial

    Court rulings, powers of attorney — Ministry of Justice; notarized copies apostilled as originals.

  • Criminal record

    Criminal record certificate — MVS online; its apostille — Ministry of Justice.

Apostille works only for 1961 Hague Convention countries (120+). For others (UAE, pre-2023 China, Qatar) — consular legalization: MFA → consulate. Translation is done AFTER apostille, with notarization.