While countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention accept documents with an apostille, non-member countries require a more comprehensive process known as document legalization.
If you’re traveling, working, studying, or doing business abroad in one of these countries, legalization is a required step to ensure your U.S. documents are officially accepted.
Legalization is the process of certifying a U.S. public document so it is legally recognized by a foreign government. It typically involves:
Unlike apostilles, which are standardized, legalization requirements vary by country, and often involve multiple steps.
Legalization can be overwhelming, especially when you’re preparing for international travel or managing immigration, education, or business needs. VisaDC simplifies the process by managing everything from start to finish.
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If your destination country is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, you will need legalization. Here are examples of countries requiring this process:
Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Chad, China, Congo Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Cuba, Denmark, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Paraguay, Philippines, Qatar, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uganda, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe
| Agency Fee | Secretary of State Fee | U.S. Department of State | Embassy Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| $150 | TBD | $20 | TBD |
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In international law, legalization is the process of authenticating or certifying a legal document to a foreign country’s legal system will recognize it as with the full legal effect, Start your order or contact us at info@visadc.com
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