Immigration
Legalisation of a Public Document
Legalisation aims to certify the formal origin of a public document intended for use with a foreign authority.
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Immigration & International Mobility
Apostille
The apostille is a certification provided by the Hague Convention for certain public acts intended for another State bound by this convention. It concerns the authenticity of the signature, the capacity of the signatory, and, where applicable, the seal or stamp.
It does not certify the accuracy of the content of the act and does not replace a necessary translation. It is necessary to verify whether an apostille is required or if an exemption applies to the document and its use.
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Sworn Translation
A sworn translation is carried out by a translator authorized according to the framework recognized by the recipient authority.
Immigration
Family reunification
Family reunification allows certain relatives to join a foreign resident. Family link, permit, and supporting documents guide the application.