When a country is not part of the Apostille Convention — or when the document comes from such a country — the document must be legalized in a chain: first by the issuing authority, then by the competent ministry, and finally by the embassy or consulate of the country where it will be used.
This is the usual route for Afghan documents going abroad and for foreign documents coming to Afghanistan. Each office has its own requirements, fees and opening times. We prepare the file, follow every step and keep you informed.
What is included
- A written plan of every legalization step for your document
- Certified translation in the format each office expects
- Submission and follow-up at the competent authorities
- Embassy or consulate legalization where available
- Courier of originals and scans of every stamp
Documents we handle
- Educational documents for study and recognition abroad
- Civil status certificates for marriage, visas and family reunification
- Powers of attorney and affidavits
- Commercial documents, invoices and certificates of origin
- Court decisions and police clearances
How it works
Plan the route
We confirm which authorities must stamp your document and in what order.
Prepare and translate
We prepare translations and copies in the required format.
Legalization chain
Ministry attestation followed by embassy or consulate legalization.
Return
We send you scans and return the originals by courier.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between apostille and legalization?
An apostille is one certificate accepted between member countries of the Apostille Convention. Legalization is a chain of stamps from several offices and is needed when one of the countries is not a member, such as Afghanistan.
Can you legalize documents for a country without an embassy in Kabul?
Often yes, through the embassy or consulate responsible for Afghanistan in a neighbouring country or through our international offices. We check the current option for your destination.
Do I have to come in person?
In most cases no. We tell you when a personal appearance or your original signature is required.