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Legalisation Services

Embassy & consular document legalization

Processing: 2–6 weeks depending on destination country
53, rue Louis Blanc, 75010 Paris
07 5599 3399
Overview

Legalisation Services

Legalization is the process of authenticating a document so that a foreign country's legal system will recognize it. For countries that are NOT members of the Hague Apostille Convention, documents must go through a multi-step embassy legalization process instead of a simple apostille. This involves authentication by the issuing country's foreign affairs ministry, followed by attestation at the embassy or consulate of the destination country. We handle this complex multi-step process end-to-end.

Who Needs This?

Anyone needing to use documents in countries that are NOT members of the Hague Convention (e.g., some Middle Eastern, African, and Asian countries), or documents that do not qualify for apostille.

Why Choose Us

Key Benefits

Complete chain of legalization handled for you

For non-Hague Convention countries

Multi-country legalization expertise

Coordination between multiple authorities

Secure document handling throughout

Status updates at every step

Checklist

Required Documents

  • Original document(s) to be legalized
  • Copy of passport
  • Proof that the document is authentic (e.g., notarization)
  • Any pre-existing attestation stamps
  • Specific requirements vary by destination country
Note: Additional documents may be required based on your specific situation. Visit our office for a free document assessment.
Step by Step

Our Process

1
Assessment

We verify the destination country's requirements and map the complete legalization chain.

2
Notarization

First-level authentication by notary or issuing authority.

3
Foreign Affairs Authentication

Verification by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MEA for India, MAEDI for France).

4
Embassy Legalization

Final attestation by the destination country's embassy or consulate.

5
Collection & Delivery

Fully legalized document returned to you, ready for use abroad.

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Processing Time: 2–6 weeks depending on destination country

Pricing depends on the document type, destination country, and number of legalization steps. Request a detailed quote.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

When the destination country is NOT a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. Some countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and certain African nations require embassy legalization.

We cover all major embassies in Paris and can coordinate with embassies in other European capitals when needed.

It depends on the embassy — some take a few days, others several weeks. We provide realistic timelines based on current processing speeds.