Apostille Claims the Authenticity of Individual Abroad

Apostille Services for Global Document Validation

Certificate Apostille or Apostille attestation is a sticker or a stamp provided under the Hague convention of 1961 for authenticating documents for use in foreign countries. The function of this process is to certify the authentication of the signature of the document. An Apostille is a sticker or a stamp that is attached to the original documents so that it will be accepted when used in Hague Convention countries. You must submit the complete original document for certificate apostille.

You will need an Apostille if all of the following apply –

The country where the document was issued is a party to the Apostille Convention. The country in which the document is to be used is a party to the Apostille Convention. The country's law where the document was issued considers it to be a public document and the country in which the document is to be used requires an Apostille to recognize it as a foreign public document.

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Apostille is widely accepted by many countries which have signed up with the Hague convention.

Currently, there are 102 Hague convention countries, and the list continues day by day.

The list of countries that are the member and non-member of Hague convention are given below:-

Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia,Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, China (Macau),China (Hong Kong), Colombia, Cook Islands, Croatia, Cyprus, CzechRepublic, Denmark, Dominica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland,France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Honduras, Hungary,Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, Republic of,Latvia, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malawi,Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Republic of, Monaco,Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Niue, Norway, Panama, Poland,Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, SaintVincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Serbia and Montenegro,Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Suriname, Swaziland,Sweden, Switzerland, FYR of Macedonia, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago,Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom (U.K.), United States of America,Venezuela.

The member Countries of the non-participate Hague Convention are given below :-

Algeria, Afghanistan, Angola, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Benin, Bolivia, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Chad, Chile, China, Congo Republic, Congo Democratic, Costa Rica, Ivoire, Cuba, Denmark, Dominican, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guinea, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Libya, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra, Leone, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, UAE, Uganda, Uruguay, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Eritrea, Kyrgyz Stan, Niger, Singapore, Uzbekistan It is very important that you trust your document; only experienced professionals can do end to end legalization. We, the Genius Group, the one and only ISO certified attestation firm in the world, offer you the best service beyond your expectations. Genius Attestation can help you in getting the Apostille stamps on your Certificates without your presence.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an apostille mean?

An apostille is an authentication process that enhances the originality and legitimacy of an individual’s certificates for use in Hague Convention countries.

How can I get an apostille in the UAE?

An apostille is not issued inside the UAE. Documents must be apostilled in the country where they were issued by the legal authority, such as the Ministry of External Affairs in India. Once apostilled, the document can be used in other Hague Convention countries.

Is an apostille the same as attestation?

No, apostille and attestation are different. An apostille is a streamlined verification process valid only between Hague Convention countries. Attestation involves multiple steps, including embassy and MOFA verification, and is required for non-Hague countries like the UAE.

Which countries require an apostille?

Apostille is required by countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention. These include the UK, USA, France, Germany, Italy, Australia, and many European and American countries.

Who can apostille documents?

Only designated government authorities in the issuing country can apostille documents. For example, in India, it is done by the MEA, while in the USA, it is handled by the Secretary of State's office.

Can an apostille be rejected?

Yes, an apostille can be rejected if the document is damaged, incomplete, forged, or submitted to a country that is not part of the Hague Convention. Incorrect or unclear apostille stamps may also lead to rejection.

Is the UAE an apostille country?

No, the UAE is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. Therefore, an apostille alone is not sufficient for UAE use, and embassy attestation followed by MOFA attestation is required.

Which documents need an apostille?

Documents commonly apostilled include birth certificates, marriage certificates, degree certificates, diplomas, and powers of attorney. It depends on the purpose and the destination country.

Why do we need an apostille?

An apostille is essential to validate documents for use abroad in Hague Convention countries. It simplifies international document acceptance by eliminating embassy attestation and confirming authenticity through a single certification.

Does an apostille certificate expire?

An apostille does not have an expiry date. However, the receiving authority or employer may have time-based acceptance rules, especially for visa or immigration purposes.

Does the UAE accept apostille certificates for visa purposes?

No, the UAE does not accept apostille certificates for visa purposes. Documents must undergo UAE Embassy attestation and final attestation from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs to be legally valid.

What is the difference between apostille and embassy attestation for the UAE?

Apostille is valid only between Hague Convention countries, while embassy attestation is required for non-Hague countries like the UAE. For the UAE, documents must be attested by the UAE Embassy and MOFA, not apostilled.

Which countries are members of the Hague Apostille Convention?

Over 120 countries are members, including the USA, UK, France, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands, Australia, Japan, and most European nations. The UAE, Qatar, and Kuwait are not members.

Is an apostille stamp valid for the UAE Golden Visa application?

No, an apostille stamp is not valid for the UAE Golden Visa. Educational and personal documents must be attested through UAE Embassy and MOFA procedures to be accepted for Golden Visa applications.

How do I verify if an apostille stamp is genuine?

Apostille stamps can be verified online through the issuing authority’s official verification portal. Each apostille has a unique reference number that confirms its authenticity.

Can I get an apostille on a photocopy of my document?

No, apostille is issued only on original documents or officially certified copies, depending on the country’s rules. Simple photocopies are not accepted.

Does an apostilled document require further attestation by the UAE Embassy?

Yes, for use in the UAE, an apostilled document still requires UAE Embassy attestation and MOFA attestation, as the UAE does not recognise apostille certification.

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