How long to wait for an apostille?
The process of document legalization through the affixing of an apostille is an important stage in international activity. Apostille confirms the authenticity of a document certified on the territory of one country for its use in another country that has joined the Hague Convention. In Ukraine, this process is strictly regulated, and it is important to know how long it will take to complete it.
How long to wait for an apostille in Ukraine?
The term for affixing apostilles in Ukraine depends on several factors, including the type of document and the government institution to which it was submitted. In general, the procedure takes from 2 to 7 working days. However, depending on the specifics of the documents, the terms may change.
Terms of affixing an apostille in the Ministry of Education and Culture:
Urgent in 2 hours
Normally in 2 working days
Non-urgent within 10 working days
On request (old-style documents) from 20 working days
Deadlines for affixing an apostille on documents issued by the Russian State Agency for Migration and Refugees (marriage certificate, birth certificate, death certificate, etc.):
Standard from 5 to 8 working days.
Deadlines for affixing an apostille to notarial documents:
Standard 3-5 working days
Deadlines for affixing an apostille of the Ministry of Internal Affairs (excerpt of criminal record):
Standard from 20 working days, with delays, without urgency.
For example, for a birth certificate, an apostille is usually issued within 3-5 working days.
Who can affix an apostille?
An apostille can be affixed only by authorized state bodies. In Ukraine, these are the following structures:
- Ministry of Justice – for notarial documents, court decisions and other legal documents.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs – for official documents, such as certificates issued by the Registry Office and documents related to civil status.
- Ministry of Education and Science – for documents related to education, such as diplomas, certificates and certificates of education.
Terms of affixing an apostille
It is important to consider that each document has its own characteristics and may require different terms for the apostille. For example, notarized documents can be processed faster than, for example, educational documents that require verification by the Ministry of Education. It is also worth noting that the terms may be extended during holidays or high workload of state institutions.
Why should you contact the Ukrainian Touch translation agency?
If you need to put an apostille on documents and you do not want to waste time on independent interaction with government bodies, the translation bureau UkrainianTouch offers professional apostille services. We have been working on the Ukrainian market for more than 15 years and guarantee prompt and high-quality performance of this service. Our specialists will help you quickly and effortlessly issue all the necessary documents, meeting all deadlines and requirements.
We will provide a comprehensive approach to solving your problems – from the translation of documents to their legalization through the affixing of an apostille. Specialists UkrainianTouch guarantee accuracy, efficiency and professionalism at every stage of work.
Thus, knowing all the terms and conditions of issuing an apostille, as well as being able to contact specialists, you will be able to avoid delays and receive your documents ready for use abroad in the shortest possible time.
