Apostille
What is an Apostille? An Apostille is a certificate, usually attached as a stamp or separate sheet, that certifies the authenticity of the signature of the person signing the document; the capacity in which the person...
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How to legalize a Bulgarian educational document?
Educational documents are Diplomas and Higher Education Applications, Diplomas of Secondary Education, Certificate for Enrollment, Certificate for Graduation, Academic Transcript and many other documents related to the...
Learn moreHow is a secondary education diploma obtained in a foreign country equated to Bulgarian education?
Certification for the recognition of secondary education obtained in a foreign country is carried out by the National Center for Information and Documentation (NACID). Usually, this is necessary when applying to a...
Learn moreHow is legalization charged?
Legalization is charged per certification/apostille in a given state administration. A document may need to be certified in more than one administration. In the case of legalization, the physical pages and the...
Learn moreWhat is the difference between the electronic apostille and the electronic registry?
Differences between the electronic apostille and the electronic registry: Electronic Apostille Program (e-APP) - the possibility to apply for an electronic and/or physical apostille, pay for and obtain an electronic...
Learn moreWhat is the difference between the physical and the electronic Apostille?
The electronic apostille (e-apostille) has the same value and requisites, respecting the requirements of the Hague Convention on the Abolition of the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Acts, as the physical...
Learn moreWhat type of legalization must a document issued by a foreign country carry?
In order for a document issued by a foreign country to be valid in the Republic of Bulgaria, it must be legalized according to the requirements for legalization, which may differ depending on the country from which the...
Learn moreWhat are the advantages of La Fit Trans being an intermediary for attestations and legalizations?
Each employee of La Fit Trans receives training on the specifics and requirements of document attestation and legalization. They learn about the specific features of issuing and legalizing documents that are to be used...
Learn moreWhat does the Hague Convention on Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents state?
CONVENTION ABOLISHING THE REQUIREMENT OF LEGALISATION FOR FOREIGN PUBLIC DOCUMENTS (Concluded 5 October 1961)
Learn moreWhat is e-APP (electronic Apostille Program) / e-apostille (Program for electronic Apostille)?
The National Center for Information and Documentation (NACID) has introduced another innovation in the provision of administrative services by offering an electronic apostille (e-apostille) service. The project was...
Learn moreWhat is document legalization?
Document legalization is needed when a document issued in one country must be used officially in another country. Legalization confirms the authenticity and validity of the document so it can be accepted by public or...
Learn moreWhat is an Arabic page in the passports?
Every foreigner wishing to visit Libya, in addition to an entry visa, should have the basic details of their passport translated into Arabic, which is to be written on a blank page in the passport. This is the so-called...
Learn moreWhich Bulgarian institutions can affix an Apostille?
The administrations that can affix the Apostille in the Republic of Bulgaria are the Consular Relations Directorate of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the regional administrations in the Republic of Bulgaria, NACID and...
Learn moreWhich documents can be legalized in the Ministry of Justice?
The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Bulgaria legalizes documents with an Apostille (APOSTILLE) that are to be used abroad, such as Certificates of Criminal Record, Power of Attorney, Declarations, Decisions, etc....
Learn moreWhich countries are parties to the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents?
COUNTRIES PARTY TO THE CONVENTION ABOLISHING THE REQUIREMENT OF LEGALISATION FOR FOREIGN PUBLIC DOCUMENTS /signed in The Hague on 5 October 1961/
Learn moreWhich educational documents for pre-school, school and vocational education can be submitted through the e-apostille program?
Educational documents for pre-school, school and vocational education and training that can be submitted through the electronic apostille platform are: Diploma for Secondary education issued AFTER 01.01.2007;
Learn moreWhich educational documents from higher education institutions and scientific organizations can be submitted through the electronic apostille platform?
Educational documents from universities and scientific organizations that can be submitted through the electronic apostille program include: Diploma of higher education, issued AFTER 01.01.2012;
Learn moreWhich municipal documents must be issued as DUPLICATES and which as ORIGINALS for legalization?
Originals: Certificate of identity;
Learn moreWhich are the higher education institutions accredited by the Ministry of Education?
Archive of the Register of Accredited Higher Education Institutions as of 1 June 2017. 1. Agricultural University – Plovdiv
Learn moreLegalisation of Certificate of Qualification
* When the centre issuing the certificate is not ACCREDITED by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Science. Document issued in Bulgaria
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(*When the document is to be used before a state that is not a party to the Hague Convention and has no bilateral relations with Bulgaria (e. g. Canada), see the question "Legalization of municipal documents for...
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Document issued in Bulgaria
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Document issued in Bulgaria
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