Apostille in the MES: how to translate and apostille documents of the Ministry of Education and Science?

The official use of educational documents abroad requires apostillization and translation. Find out how to get an apostille and translation quickly and avoid mistakes

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For the official use of Ukrainian educational documents abroad, it is necessary to translate and apostille them. These procedures are regulated by international agreements and national legislation of Ukraine.

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Apostille of educational documents

An apostille is a special stamp that confirms the validity of an official document for use in countries that are parties to the 1961 Hague Convention. In Ukraine, apostille is affixed to educational documents by the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine (MES). Such documents include diplomas, certificates, supplements to them, academic transcripts, etc.

According to the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine, official educational documents are documents (academic degrees) issued in the form (sample) established in Ukraine on the date of their issuance; as well as administrative documents, such as archival certificates, curricula, etc.

How can foreigners get their educational documents apostilled in Ukraine?

Foreign citizens who have received education in Ukraine can also have their documents apostilled through the Ministry of Education and Science. Before submitting documents for legalization, they must be verified through the National Information Center for Academic Mobility.

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How to get an apostille at the Ministry of Education?

To affix an apostille to educational documents, you must:

1. Submit the original document to the Ministry of Education and Science

2. Fill out the appropriate application

3. Pay the state fee

How to translate educational documents?

After affixing the apostille, the document needs to be translated into the official language of the country of destination. In this case, the translation must be notarized or otherwise certified in accordance with the laws of the country of use.

Important: the translation should be done after apostillization so that it covers both the content of the document and the text of the apostille.

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1. Save time - a lawyer will take care of collecting, submitting documents and monitoring the procedure.

2. Accuracy and correctness - check the documents for compliance with all legal requirements.

3. Consultations - provide full information on apostillization, legalization and translation of documents for a particular country.

4. Minimization of risks - all stages are performed by professionals, which eliminates possible errors or failures.

What we offer:

● Professional translation of documents;

● Submission of documents for apostille to the Ministry of Education and Science;

● Notarization of translations;

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We remind you! Studying abroad opens up new horizons, but it has its own legal nuances and a number of pitfalls. Read how to apply for a student visa, have your diplomas recognized, and obtain a residence permit to avoid mistakes and realize your educational goals in our previous article.

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