Consular Legalization of Certificates and Transcripts in Almaty and Astana

Consular legalization of certificates and transcripts is a procedure that confirms the authenticity of educational documents for their official recognition abroad. This process is necessary for using documents in countries that are not participants of the Hague Convention and requires several stages of certification and verification.
What does the service involve?

Consular legalization of certificates and transcripts is necessary to certify the authenticity of documents and ensure their recognition abroad, especially in countries that do not use the apostille system. Such legalization is relevant when applying to educational institutions, employment, or any other legal actions abroad.


The legalization process of certificates and transcripts includes several key steps, starting with preparing the document and translating it into the language of the destination country. Next, the translation undergoes notarization to confirm its accuracy and conformity with the original. The following step is consular legalization, where the documents are certified at the consulate or embassy of the country for which they are intended.

This procedure helps avoid problems with using documents abroad and guarantees their legal force in a foreign country.



List of Hague Convention member countries as of October 5, 1961, which abolishes the requirement for legalization of foreign official 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, Cape Verde, Kazakhstan, Cyprus, Kyrgyzstan, China (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 the countries listed above.

If necessary, we provide document delivery within Almaty, Astana, and worldwide.


Need more detailed information? Contact our specialists for a free consultation through any feedback form! We also welcome you to our offices in Almaty and Astana.

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Advantages of Consular Legalization of Certificates and Transcripts
  • Legal force abroad
    Documents become officially recognized in other countries.
  • Guaranteed completion of all formalities
    Specialists ensure the full process, including notarizations and translations.
  • Availability for all countries
    Legalization is necessary for countries not party to the Hague Convention.
  • Time-saving
    Professional support speeds up the procedure and minimizes possible errors.
  • Minimized risk of refusal
    Strict adherence to all procedures helps avoid document rejection.
  • Full protection of interests
    All legalization stages are performed according to international standards.
Stages of Consular Legalization of Certificates and Transcripts
The consular legalization service includes the following steps:
  • Preparation of the original document
    Prepare the certificate and transcript, ensuring they are correct.
  • Document translation
    If necessary, the certificate is translated into the language of the destination country.
  • Notarization
    A notarization of the translation is performed.
  • Legalization at the Ministry of Justice
    The authenticity is confirmed by the state authority.
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs
    A stamp is applied for international use.
  • Consular legalization
    Certification is performed at the consulate or embassy of the destination country.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question:
Can a certificate be legalized without translation?
Answer:
No, translation is required for most countries.
Question:
Is legalization needed for all countries?
Answer:
Legalization is required for countries not participating in the Hague Convention.
Question:
How long does the legalization process take?
Answer:
On average, the process takes about 8 days.
Question:
Which documents require consular legalization?
Answer:
Certificates, diplomas, and other educational documents.
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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.

Examples of Completed Work
  • Legalization of a diploma for the UAE

  • Legalization of a diploma for Vietnam
  • Legalization of a diploma for Qatar

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
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Astana
+7 701 747 54 45
10/1 Rakhimzhan Koshkarbayev Ave.
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