Apostille for Germany | German Consulate Attestation

Germany is a member of the Hague Nation and Apostille is enough to prove that the Document is Genuine

Germany joined the Hague apostille convention which abolished the requirement for legalizing documents for foreign countries on 13 February 1966. Thus, document apostille from the MEA is mandatory to legalize the use of your documents in Germany. 

In a nutshell, Indian citizens traveling to Germany should get an apostille stamp on their document to authenticate their document in Germany.

 

What is Apostille?

Apostille is a simple term and it means the legalization of a document to use in a foreign country. The document can be a birth certificate, degree certificate, PCC, or marriage certificate. With the apostille, the foreign countries come to know that the certificate is genuine and all the details provided are accurate. In India, the Ministry of External Affairs does the attestation process and places a sticker and stamp on the document. 

 

Why does a person need documents apostille for Germany?

There are many reasons that the person should get the documents to apostille for Germany. Some of them are:

  • To legalize a standard/simple certificate
  • To get a visa(work, study, PR, Business, or any other) to a specified country
  • Compulsory for the countries that are the member of Hague nations
  • To use in a foreign country
  • To make the verification process faster in a foreign country
  • No need for Embassy Attestation

4 Simple steps to get MEA Apostille on your Documents 

  1. Register on Apostille Portal 
  2. Collect all  Documents you want to Apostille 
  3. Submit the Original / Photocopies of documents
  4. Receive Documents with Apostille Directly to your home
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What are the steps that are followed for the apostille for Croatia?

There are generally four steps that are to follow to get the apostille for Croatia. The steps are described as follows:

  • Notary Attestation: This is the first step that a person has to perform to begin the attestation of documents. In this step, the documents are shown to the notary. Later on, the notary attests to the documents and if all the details that are given are accurate. Then only the attestation of documents is done. A stamp and signature are placed on the documents once all the details are found correct. 
  • State/SDM Attestation: This is the second step of attestation. In this step, there are two authorities that do the attestation of documents. The authorities are State and Sub-Divisional Magistrates. Both authorities will perform the same process. As all the submitted documents are carefully checked then only the authority puts the stamp on the document. 

However, there is a difference in the time frame. The attestation that is done by the SDM gets completed in just three to five days. On the other hand, the state attestation is finished in three to four weeks. So, it is better to choose the SDM attestation as compared to time. Although, if the country has specifically mentioned the state attestation, then a person has to get the state attestation done. 

  • Ministry of External Affairs: This is the third and critical step of the entire attestation process. In this step, the MEA will check all the details that are given in the document with utmost care. When each and every piece of information provided is found right then only the MEA will add a stamp and signature on the document. This stamp has a unique number that helps the foreign country to know more information about the person. 
  • Embassy Attestation: In this step, the documents and certain fees are deposited to the Embassy. The fees are different for all countries. Here all the documents will be checked. Later on, after analysis, the documents are attested with the signature and stamp. 

Is Croatia a part of the Hague Nation?

Croatia is one of the members of the Hague Convention. So there are only three steps that a person should follow to get the apostille of the documents for Croatia. The steps that are done for the apostille are:

So, there is no requirement for Embassy attestation for the countries that are members of the Hague Nation.

Why should a person have an attestation for Croatia?

There are many reasons that make it important for a person to have an attestation for Croatia. Some of them are mentioned below:

  • It is essential for Hague Nations to have an attestation for Croatia.
  • Attestation for Croatia is important to get a visa for the country if a person has applied for a study visa, spouse visa, work visa, dependent visa, and kind of visa.
  • Attestation of documents helps in getting the documents legalized. 
  • Once the documents are legalized after that, the documents can be used in any foreign country.
  • If a person wants to register his/her marriage then it is important to have a single status certificate. 
  • In case an individual wants to apply for a permanent resident visa then they should have a birth certificate. 

FAQ

For how much time does the PCC apostille for Croatia has validity?

A PCC apostille for Croatia is generally valid for a period of 6 months. However, there are sometimes when a country accepts an apostille document that is more than 6 months old. So, it is better to contact trustworthy apostille services. The documents are first checked thoroughly and then the service provider will let the client know about the exact validity of the documents. 

What points are considered while selecting an apostille service?

There are several points that are considered while selecting an apostille service provider. The first and utmost point is that the person is having in-depth knowledge about the complete procedure. Moreover, the person can handle the documents carefully as all the documents are original so they should be kept safely. So, to know more about the charges and other processes, register here for Free consultation.

Are there any additional steps that a person should follow to get the apostille for the countries that are not a part of the Hague Nations?

There is one additional step that a person should follow to get the apostille for the countries that are not a part of the Hague Nations. The step is Embassy Attestation. So, in total there are four steps that are to be done for the countries that are not a part of Hague Nations. The steps are:

What are the important documents that a person should have with themself for the apostille for Croatia?

There are a few documents that are important for a person to have with themself for the apostille for Croatia. The documents are as follows:

Are the documents the same for the marriage apostille for Croatia and the Birth certificate for Croatia?
The documents are almost similar for both the marriage apostille for Croatia and the Birth certificate for Croatia. The documents that are needed are:

  • The Front and last page photocopies of the passport.
  • A driving license photocopy.
  • An Original marriage certificate.

An Apostille contains following details in it:

  • Name of country from which the document was issued.
  • Name of the Person to whom document is issued.
  • Name of person signing the document.
  • Designation of the singed person.
  • Place of certification date of certification.
  • Number of certificate.
  • Seal or stamp of authority issuing certificate.
  • Signature of authority issuing certificate.
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