Apostille (Hague Convention 1961)
125 contracting parties accept Apostille as legalisation. Fastest route for most non-EU countries.
Personal documents
For this document an ICCS multilingual form (International Commission on Civil Status) exists, valid in member states without translation. For other destinations, Apostille (Hague 1961) or consular legalisation applies.
Issuing body: GRO (certificate of no impediment).
Legalisation route
125 contracting parties accept Apostille as legalisation. Fastest route for most non-EU countries.
Within the EU, direct recognition applies (Brussels IIa/IIb, Regulation 1191/2016) — no Apostille or legalisation required.
For non-Hague countries (e.g. Eritrea, Iran, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Iraq), consular legalisation via the Foreign Office and the destination embassy.
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