Consular Legalization in Almaty and Astana

Consular legalization is the procedure of certifying the authenticity of documents for use in countries that do not recognize the apostille. It involves certification by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Justice, and the consulate of the destination country.
What does the service include?

Consular legalization of documents is a mandatory procedure for the use of official Kazakhstani documents abroad in countries that are not parties to the Hague Convention. It confirms the authenticity of documents and their compliance with international requirements.


What does consular legalization involve?


  • Notarization of the document
  • Certification by the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Legalization by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan
  • Certification by the consulate of the destination country
  • Translation of the document into the language of the destination country (if required)

The process of consular legalization ensures that Kazakhstani documents are officially recognized and legally valid in other countries. This is essential for obtaining visas, preparing academic records, contracts, and other official matters.


List of countries that are parties to the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents:


Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Bahamas, Barbados, Bahrain, Belarus, Belize, Belgium, Bulgaria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Burundi, Vanuatu, United Kingdom, Hungary, Venezuela, Honduras, Grenada, Greece, Georgia, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Israel, India, Ireland, Iceland, Spain, Italy, Cabo Verde, Kazakhstan, Cyprus, Kyrgyzstan, PRC (Hong Kong and Macau territories), Colombia, Kosovo, Costa Rica, Latvia, Lesotho, Liberia, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mauritius, North Macedonia, Malawi, Malta, Morocco, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Namibia, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Niue, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Cook Islands, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Russian Federation, Romania, El Salvador, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Eswatini, Seychelles, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, United States of America, Suriname, Tajikistan, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Uruguay, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Croatia, Montenegro, Czech Republic, Chile, Switzerland, Sweden, Ecuador, Estonia, South Africa, South Korea, Japan.


We prepare documents for all of the above countries.

If necessary, we provide document delivery in Almaty, Astana, as well as anywhere in the world.


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Consular Legalization for Documents
Diplomas and transcripts
Passport
Educational documents
Certificates of secondary education and transcripts
Police clearance certificate (Certificate of No Criminal Record)
Advantages of consular legalization services
  • Legal validity abroad
    The document becomes officially recognized in the destination country.
  • Support at all stages
    Assistance with preparing, notarizing, and legalizing documents.
  • Simplification of international procedures
    Legalized documents can be used for employment, study, court proceedings, and other purposes.
  • Compliance with international requirements
    The procedure meets international standards.
  • Authenticity guarantee
    The authenticity of signatures and seals is confirmed.
  • Applicable to different types of documents
    Both private and public documents can be legalized.
Stages of the consular legalization service
The service includes the following stages:
  • Document preparation
    First, all required documents are collected and notarized.
  • Certification by the Ministry of Justice
    The document is certified by the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
  • Certification by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
    The first step of validation.
  • Translation of the document
    If necessary, the document is translated into the language of the destination country.
  • Legalization by the consulate
    The document is then legalized at the consulate or embassy of the destination country.
  • Receiving the legalized document
    After completing all stages, the document is ready for use abroad.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question:
Which documents require consular legalization?
Answer:
These are usually documents related to employment, education, marriage, as well as official government documents that require recognition abroad.
Question:
Can documents be legalized without notarization?
Answer:
No. Documents must first be notarized before undergoing legalization in government bodies and consulates
Question:
How long does consular legalization take?
Answer:
The processing time depends on the specific authorities and complexity of the documents, but usually takes from several days up to a week.
Question:
Which countries require consular legalization?
Answer:
Consular legalization is necessary for countries that have not signed the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents.
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Examples of Completed Work
  • Diploma legalization for Qatar

  • Marriage certificate legalization for Qatar
  • Birth certificate legalization for the UAE
  • Consular legalization of a diploma for the UAE
  • Birth certificate legalization for Qatar
  • Consular legalization of a Kazakhstani passport for the UAE
  • Birth certificate legalization for the UAE
  • Birth certificate legalization for Kuwait
  • Diploma legalization for Vietnam

Important!

If a document raises doubts or requires additional clarification, a request is sent to the competent authority that issued the document.

In this case, the processing time will be extended.

Reviews
  • Yelnur Azizov
    I want to express my sincere gratitude to Kairat for his professionalism and high-quality service. He helped me with the document legalization process and answered all my questions with patience and attention. The entire process was quick and worry-free. I am very satisfied with the result and recommend Kairat to everyone who needs such services!

  • Roza Dames
    Excellent service! My document was legalized quickly and efficiently. Representative Kairat responded clearly and professionally to all my questions and provided instructions that made the entire legalization process as convenient and hassle-free as possible, considering that everything had to be done remotely. Highly recommended!

  • Yekaterina Troenko
    I was pleased with the conscientious and responsible approach, fulfillment of all commitments, and the work being completed even earlier than planned. The team was always in touch and kept me updated on progress. Many thanks — I will definitely recommend you 👍

Almaty
+7 701 747 54 45
57 Luganskogo St.
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Almaty
+7 701 747 54 45

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Astana
+7 701 532 08 08
10/1 Rakhimzhan Koshkarbayev Ave.
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Astana
+7 701 532 08 08
10/1 Rakhimzhan Koshkarbayev Ave.
We are on social media