Consular Legalisation in Estonia | Document Legalisation for Abroad

Consular Legalisation

If the destination country is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, your document must be legalised through the consular route. It is a multi-step process in which several authorities authenticate the document in turn. We handle the whole chain from start to finish.

Consular legalisation usually involves notarisation or an official copy, legalisation at the competent ministry and finally attestation by the destination country's embassy or consulate. A sworn translation into the destination country's language is often required as well.

Each country has its own requirements, and they change from time to time: some embassies require prior registration, specific forms, or translations only by translators they accept. We keep track of these rules so your document passes first time.

The service suits private individuals (marriage, work, study, residence abroad) as well as companies (branch registration, tenders, export documents).

How it works

Send your documents

Upload scanned copies through the form or send them by email. Originals are not needed at this stage.

Receive a quote

We check the destination country's and authority's requirements and send you an exact price and deadline — usually the same working day.

We do the work

Translation, notarisation, apostille, legalisation — we arrange every required step in the right order.

Delivery

You receive the finished documents digitally signed, by post or by courier — anywhere in Estonia and abroad.

Frequently asked questions

When do I need consular legalisation instead of an apostille?

When the document is to be used in a country that is not party to the Hague Apostille Convention. We check your destination country's requirements free of charge.

How long does consular legalisation take?

It involves several steps and depends largely on the embassy. It usually takes from a few days to a few weeks. We give you an exact schedule with your quote.

Do I have to go to the embassy myself?

No. We submit the documents on your behalf and return them to you after legalisation.

Request a free quote

Describe what you need and attach your documents if you like. We usually reply the same working day.

Why aren't prices listed online?

The price depends on the document's length, the language pair, the certifications required, the destination country and the deadline. Rather than showing vague price ranges, we send you an exact, free quote — usually the same working day.