Apostille in Almaty and Astana

An apostille is an official procedure for the simplified legalization of documents for countries that are parties to the Hague Convention. The affixed stamp confirms their authenticity and allows the documents to be used in other states on a legal basis.
What is this service?

An apostille is a special stamp that gives documents legal force for their recognition abroad. It can be affixed both to originals and to notarized copies or translations. This type of legalization is required when submitting official documents to institutions of countries that signed the 1961 Hague Convention.


The apostille service includes:

  • Affixing an apostille stamp on original documents, their certified copies, or translations.
  • Translating documents into the required language with notarization.

The apostille applies to the following types of documents:

  • Diplomas and their supplements.
  • Passports.
  • Educational documents: school-leaving certificates, transcripts, statements from educational institutions, transfer certificates.
  • Civil status records: birth, marriage, death, and name change certificates, certificates of no impediment to marriage.
  • Certificates and documents of various purposes.
  • Legal and notarial acts.

Service cost: starting from 25,000 KZT. The price already includes the state fee, translation, notarization, processing, and power of attorney.

Processing time: standard – 5 business days; however, an expedited service is available within 1 business day.

This procedure simplifies the process of document recognition abroad and ensures their full compliance with international standards.


We publish an up-to-date list of countries for which the simplified legalization procedure through the affixing of an “Apostille” stamp applies.



List of member states of 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 Macao 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, São Tomé and Príncipe, 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 can deliver documents within Almaty and Astana as well as anywhere in the world.


Need more detailed information?

Contact our specialists for a free consultation using any feedback form! You are also welcome to visit our offices in Almaty and Astana.

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Types of documents subject to apostille
Apostille on diplomas and transcripts
Apostille on passport
Apostille on educational documents
Apostille on certificates / statements
Apostille on documents issued by civil registry offices
Apostille on notarized or legal documents
Apostille on documents issued by civil registry offices
Advantages of the apostille service
  • Single international standard
    A unified stamp format facilitates document verification.
  • Expedited processing
    The possibility of receiving a completed document within 1 business day.
  • Recognition in other countries
    Documents with an apostille are accepted in 125 countries.
  • Fast confirmation
    Compared to consular legalization, the apostille procedure takes less time.
  • Comprehensive approach
    All service stages, including translation, certification, and processing, are handled in one place.
  • Wide range of application
    An apostille can be affixed to various official documents.
Stages of the apostille service
The document apostille service includes the following stages:
  • Consultation
    The requirements of the destination country and necessary documents are clarified.
  • Collection of documents
    The client provides originals or certified copies.
  • Verification of documents
    Their authenticity and compliance with requirements are checked.
  • Affixing the apostille and translation
    The official stamp is applied, and documents are translated into the required language with notarization.
  • Issuance of completed documents
    The client receives a document package fully ready for use abroad.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question:
What documents can be apostilled?
Answer:
An apostille can be affixed to educational documents, civil status records, certificates, and notarial acts.
Question:
How to know if an apostille is required in a specific country?
Answer:
It is recommended to verify this with the consulate or consult our specialists for accurate information.
Question:
How long does the service take?
Answer:
Standard processing takes up to 5 business days. An expedited service is available within 1 day.
Question:
Can a document copy be apostilled?
Answer:
Yes, an apostille can be affixed to notarized copies.
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Examples of Completed Work
  • Apostille on the original of a diploma
  • Apostille on a diploma for Qatar

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
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+7 701 532 08 08
10/1 Rakhimzhan Koshkarbayev Ave.
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