What is legalization for Cuba and why is it needed?
Consular legalization of documents is an official procedure for preparing documents so that they have legal force on the territory of Cuba.
If you want to fully use documents abroad, and more specifically in the Socialist Republic of Cuba, you need to legalize them through Consular legalization.
Diploma, Police Clearance Certificate, marriage certificate, birth certificate and other documents issued in Ukraine, are not valid on the territory of Cuba. In order for the documents to be valid, they need to be legalized correctly at the embassy.
1.Notarized translation into Spanish or English. **
2. The seal of the Ministry of Justice shall be affixed to the notarized translation;
3. Next - the seal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs;
4. The final stage of consular legalization is the submission of documents to the consular department of the Embassy of Cuba in Ukraine for affixing the seal of the consulate.
** EXCEPTION consists of a marriage certificate and a Police Clearance Certificate, a certificate of marital status:
1. Marriage certificate (the first step is affixing the seal of the Ministry of Justice on the original document, the second step is affixing the seal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, also on the original, and only then - translation);
2. Police Clearance Certificate (the first step is the seal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on the original, the second step is a notarized translation)
IMPORTANT! Certification of documents in the Ministry of Justice, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of Cuba can be done only in Kyiv. At the same time, the personal presence of the owner of the documents is not required. It is enough to make a power of attorney for the company’s employees, provide the original document and a copy of the passport.
| Consular legalization service for Cuba | Urgency | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Execution of consular legalization in the Ministry of Justice of Ukraine | 5 days | 250 UAH |
| Execution of consular legalization in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine | 2-3 days | 500 UAH |
| Legalization at the Consulate of Cuba | 5 days | 500 UAH |
| Official consular fee | 30 euros |
To calculate the exact and shortest terms of consular legalization, call usby phone +38-044-222-59-73 or email info@ustgoup.com.ua
1) Documents of individuals:
Diplomas, appendix to diplomas;
Police Clearance Certificate;
Marriage certificate;
Birth certificate;
School certificates;
Powers of attorney;
2) Documents of organizations: Power of
attorney;
Agreements;
Documents from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry;
Charters, statutes;
Constituent documents;
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