Embassy and Consulate Certification Procedures

What is Consular Attestation in Turkey and How is it done?

For official documents to be used abroad to be valid consular attestation is required. Documents approved by the consulate or embassy are accepted by the official authorities in the destination country and can be used without any problems. However, this process requires following certain procedures. Let's take a step-by-step look at the consular attestation process for Turkish documents to be valid abroad.

What is Consular Attestation?

It is a method of document authentication for countries that are not members of the International Apostille Agreement. Consular attestation is a process performed by the consulate or embassy of the country concerned to confirm the authenticity and officiality of a document. This certification process ensures that the document is legally recognized in another country.

Why is Consular Attestation Necessary?

Consular attestation is mandatory for documents to gain international validity. This procedure is often required in the following cases:

• Education Documents: Documents such as diplomas, transcripts, student certificates are required for individuals who want to study or work abroad.
• Marriage and Birth Certificates: Documents such as birth certificates and marriage certificates must be certified for employment, marriage or citizenship in a foreign country.
• Commercial Documents: Documents such as company incorporation documents, powers of attorney, contracts and invoices must be approved for companies doing business abroad.
• Criminal Records and Health Reports: It is among the documents required for work and residence permit applications.

How to Obtain Consular Attestation in Turkey?

Consular attestation must be done in a specific sequence. The following steps must be followed for a document to obtain consular attestation in Turkey:

1. Translation of the Document

The document must be translated into the official language of the destination country. This translation must be done by sworn translators.

2. Obtaining Notary Approval

In order for the translated document to be valid, it must be notarized. Notarization shows that the document has been translated correctly and is official.

3. Governorship or District Governorate Approval

After notarization, the document must be governorship or district governorship by the state. This stage indicates that the document has been recognized and formalized by the state.

4. Approval of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Turkey

Documentation, Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs Directorate General of Consular Affairs must be certified by the relevant consulate. This certification ensures that the document is recognized by the relevant consulates.

5. Consular or Embassy Approval

As a final step, the country where the document will be used consulate or embassy by the country of destination. This approval ensures that the document is officially recognized in the destination country.

Why Ay Translation?

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• Professional Translation Services and ensures that your documents are translated accurately and completely.
• Notary and Notarization Procedures performs all operations in the fastest way.
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Consular Affairs will follow up on your behalf.
• Fast and Reliable Service guarantees the smooth completion of your paperwork.

Consular attestation procedures in Turkey are necessary to ensure that documents are valid abroad. After the translation, notarization, approval by the governor's office and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the process is completed by obtaining approval from the relevant consulate or embassy. To complete these procedures accurately and quickly Ay Translation and Consultancy Services offers professional solutions. You can get your documents approved without any problems by contacting us immediately!