Why do I need an apostille on my passport?

Why do I need an apostille on my passport?

A passport is always included in the list of documents that may be required from a foreigner, because this is the main document that certifies a person’s identity. However, in other countries it has no legal force. In order for a passport to be recognized abroad, it is necessary to legalize it. For this purpose there is Apostille - a special seal that gives the documents legal force in the countries participating in the Hague Convention. Thus, the passport will receive an official status in a foreign country.

Apostille affixing on the passport is necessary in such cases:

• 1. If you want to marry a foreigner in another country and subsequently obtain a residence permit there, and in the future – citizenship.
• 2. If you are going to open a bank account in foreign countries.
• 3. If you want to establish a commercial organization abroad.
• 4. If you make a deal with a foreign partner.
• 5. If you solve issues in court, and so on.

Where is the Apostille put?

The Apostille stamp is placed only on a notarized copy of the passport! It is impossible to put an Apostille on the original!

To affix an Apostille, it is necessary to make a notarized copy and translation of all pages of the passport or an extract of the main page of the passport, certified by a notary. Further, the apostille is affixed in the Ministry of Justice.

This procedure is not simple, so we recommend contacting the specialists of UST Group – we will help you to make a notarized copy and affix an apostille professionally and in the shortest possible time!

UST Group also provides the service of notarized translation of the passport, as well as other documents.

For consultation, please call: 044-222-59-73