Apostille or Consular Legalization: Which One to Choose for Your Documents?

Legal action abroad — whether it is starting a business, purchasing real estate, registering a marriage, obtaining a residence permit, or a work permit — begins with one simple yet vital question: will your documents be recognized in another country?

Even if you hold the original certificate, diploma, or power of attorney, without proper international authentication, these documents carry no legal weight outside the country of issuance. An error at this stage almost always leads to the same outcome: rejection by a bank, migration service, or notary, resulting in lost time and additional expenses.

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