Documents for Switzerland: apostille, legalization and translation
Switzerland 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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Switzerland 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 Switzerland usually require a translation into German. We prepare the official translation, or the type the receiving body asks for.
Depending on the canton, the translation must be into German, French or Italian.
Documents from Switzerland for use in Colombia
A document issued in Switzerland must be apostilled in Switzerland 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 Switzerland?
The electronic apostille from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and, as a rule, a translation into German.
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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