Documents for Canada: apostille, legalization and translation
Canada is party to the Hague Apostille Convention. Your Colombian public documents only need the apostille from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with no embassy step.
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Canada is party to the Hague Apostille Convention. Your Colombian public documents only need the apostille from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with no embassy step.
Authorities in Canada usually require a translation into English. We prepare the official translation, or the type the receiving body asks for.
Canada has applied the apostille since January 2024. IRCC requires a translation into English or French and, if the translator is not accredited in Canada, a translator's affidavit.
Documents from Canada for use in Colombia
A document issued in Canada must be apostilled in Canada before it is filed in Colombia, and then officially translated into Spanish by a Colombian official translator. We coordinate retrieval and the procedure in the country of origin through our international network.
Services
- ApostilleWe apostille Colombian documents with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and handle foreign apostilles in the issuing country.
- Certified translationTranslations signed and sealed by official translators, accepted by notaries, consulates, universities and public agencies.
- Notary servicesCertified true copies, general and special powers of attorney, signature recognition and declarations, ready to apostille.
- Document retrievalWe request civil records, background checks, academic certificates and property or company documents on your behalf.
Frequently asked questions
What does a Colombian document need to be valid in Canada?
The electronic apostille from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and, as a rule, a translation into English.
Can you handle the whole process?
Yes. We obtain the document if needed, handle the apostille or legalization, translate it and ship it to any country.
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