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Last will and testament translation English ↔ Tigrinya

For international use, this document typically requires an Apostille (Hague Convention 1961, 125 contracting parties). For non-Hague countries, consular legalisation via the Foreign Office is required.

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  • Apostille or legalisation where required
  • Reply within 30 minutes on working days
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Issuing body and use cases

Issuing body: Solicitor (will / testament).

  1. Proceedings in UK or foreign courts
  2. Succession and international estates (EU 650/2012)
  3. International enforcement of judgments
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Legalisation route

Apostille, EU recognition or consular legalisation?

Eritrea — not a party to the Apostille Convention: consular legalisation applies, via ministry and embassy.

Your route

Consular legalisation

For non-Hague countries (e.g. Eritrea, Iran, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Iraq), consular legalisation via the Foreign Office and the destination embassy.

  1. Expert translation of your document
  2. Legalisation via the foreign ministry
  3. Legalisation by the embassy of the destination country

Other routes

Apostille (Hague Convention 1961)

125 contracting parties accept Apostille as legalisation. Fastest route for most non-EU countries.

Direct EU recognition

Within the EU, direct recognition applies (Brussels IIa/IIb, Regulation 1191/2016) — no Apostille or legalisation required.

Do you work under party-to-litigation NDA?
Yes. Confidentiality agreements can be issued per assignment or as a framework agreement for ongoing matters.
What is the difference between an Apostille and consular legalisation?
Apostille (Hague Convention 1961) between 125 contracting parties. For non-Hague countries, consular legalisation via the Foreign Office and the destination embassy.
Can you handle rush matters for court deadlines?
Often yes. Send us the documents together with the hearing/deadline date; we assess feasibility and confirm it in the quote.

Ready to translate your document?

Send the scan, target language and destination country. We confirm Apostille or legalisation route and a realistic deadline in the quote.