Apostille of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine: how to legalize documents in the MFA quickly and easily?

Apostillization by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirms the authenticity of Ukrainian documents for use abroad. Find out which documents require an apostille, how to get it quickly, and what can complicate the process

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An apostille is a special stamp that confirms the authenticity of a signature and seal on official documents. It simplifies the process of legalizing them in the countries that are parties to the 1961 Hague Convention. In Ukraine, the apostille is affixed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), the Ministry of Justice or the Ministry of Education and Science, depending on the type of document.

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What documents can be apostilled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?

The apostille of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is required in cases when a document issued by the state authorities of Ukraine needs to be used abroad. And if you are planning to get a job, study, get married or apply for a residence permit in another country, most likely, your documents will need an apostille.

With the help of Visit Ukraine specialists, you can easily and quickly obtain an apostille of medical documents from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs:

1. Medical certificates - for example, form 086/о (on health condition) or form 082/о (for traveling abroad).

2. Certificates of vaccination - including international vaccination certificates (for example, against COVID-19, yellow fever).

3. Extracts from medical records - confirmation of diagnoses, surgeries or treatments.

4. Birth certificates issued at the maternity hospital - if they are not registered at the registry office.

5. Certificates of absence of HIV/AIDS, infectious diseases - often required for immigration or employment.

6. Documents on disability - certificates, conclusions of medical and social examination (MSEC)

7. Certificates of medical commissions - for example, to obtain a work permit for a sailor or pilot.

Important! Before applying for an apostille, you need to make sure that the issued document is official and has a signature and a seal. In some cases, you may need to have it notarized before apostillization.

If the document was issued by other institutions, the apostille must be affixed by the relevant ministry. By the way, we have described how to translate and apostille documents issued by the Ministry of Education and Science and the Ministry of Justice in our previous articles. However, it is important to understand that the apostillization procedure can be complicated and requires certain knowledge.

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Apostille of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs through Visit Ukraine specialists - why should you entrust the legalization of documents to professionals?

Although it is possible to obtain an apostille on your own, this process can be complicated and time-consuming. Here are some reasons why you should contact a professional:

1. The apostillization procedure takes from several days to several weeks. Specialists will help you avoid bureaucratic delays and get the finished document as soon as possible.

2. Any mistake in the preparation of documents can lead to a refusal to affix an apostille. Instead, our specialists will check the documents before submission, which minimizes the risk of refusal.

3. In addition to the apostille, you may need to translate the document into a foreign language, notarize it, or have it consularly legalized (if the country is not a party to the Hague Convention). Specialists can perform all these procedures on a turnkey basis.

4. Requirements for legalization of documents may differ from country to country. For example, some states require additional confirmations even after apostille. A lawyer will help you to understand these nuances.

What is included in the MFA apostille service?

The term for affixing the MFA apostille through Visit Ukraine specialists is from 5 to 12 business days (depending on the type of document). The service includes:

● Verification of documents for compliance with the requirements of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs;

● Submission of documents to the Ministry;

● Payment of the state fee (if necessary);

● Control over the review and timing;

● Receipt of the finished document with an apostille;

● Additional services: consultation, translation, notarization (upon request).

Apostille of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is an important procedure for those who plan to use Ukrainian documents abroad. To avoid wasting time and possible mistakes, entrust this process to Visit Ukraine specialists!

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