Consular Legalization of Passports in Almaty and Astana
Consular Legalization of Passports in Almaty and Astana
Consular legalization of a passport is a mandatory procedure for recognizing a Kazakhstani passport in countries that have not signed the Hague Convention. The process involves several stages, starting with notarization and ending with consular legalization at the embassy of the destination country. This is necessary for your passport to be recognized as an official document abroad, particularly for work, study, or visa purposes.
What does consular legalization of a passport include?
- Notarization of a copy of the passport
- Certification by the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan
- Legalization at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan
- Certification at the consulate of the destination country
- Translation of the document (if required)
The process of consular legalization of a passport in Kazakhstan ensures its official recognition in countries that are not parties to the Hague Convention. This is an important procedure for those planning a long stay abroad.
List of countries that are parties to the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961 abolishing the requirement of legalization of 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 (territories of Hong Kong and Macau), Colombia, Kosovo, Costa Rica, Latvia, Lesotho, Liberia, Lithuania, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Mauritius, 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, Swaziland, 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 services in Almaty, Astana, and worldwide.
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Legal validity abroadA legalized passport is recognized as an official document in other countries. -
Suitable for various types of travelThe passport can be used for business, study, tourism, and other purposes. -
Ensuring international legitimacyAllows the passport to be used for various legal purposes abroad. -
Authentication confirmationThe process certifies signatures and seals, confirming the document’s authenticity. -
Protection against forgeryLegalization increases protection against possible document falsification. -
Simplicity of procedureThe entire process can be completed within several days by following the prescribed steps.
- Passport preparationYou need the original passport and its copy for notarization.
- NotarizationA notary certifies the authenticity of the passport and its copies.
- Certification by the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of KazakhstanThe document is submitted to the Ministry of Justice for certification.
- Certification by the Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe document is then certified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan.
- Translation of the documentIf necessary, the passport is translated into the language of the destination country.
- Legalization at the consulateThe passport is legalized at the consulate or embassy of the destination country.
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.
- Consular legalization of the passport of the Republic of Kazakhstan for the UAE
- Yelnur AzizovI 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 DamesExcellent 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 TroenkoI 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 👍
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