Afghanistan - Get Attestation Or Apostille (Document Legalization)

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Procedure

To Get Attestation or Apostille (Document Legalization), the documents may need to be notarized by a local notary public or the University from where the documents were issued.

Apply In Person (Inside the Country)

1. To Get Attestation or Apostille (Document Legalization), the applicant has to approach the Ministry of Foreign Affair in Afghanistan link
2. The applicant has to make an appointment before visiting the office.
3. The applicant visits the office on the appointment date.
4. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
5. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
6. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
7. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
8. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
9. The applicant has to pay the fee as per the authority’s request.
10. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
11. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
12. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
13. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
14. The legalization of documents from the state is carried out by various processes as per the necessity of the document type.
15. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a notification through mail.
16. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply In Person (Outside the Country)

1. To Get Attestation or Apostille (Document Legalization), the applicant has to approach the nearest Embassy or Consulate link
2. The applicant has to make an appointment before visiting the office.
3. The applicant visits the office on the appointment date.
4. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
5. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
6. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
7. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
8. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
9. The applicant has to pay the fee as per the authority’s request.
10. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
11. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
12. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
13. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
14. The legalization of documents from the state is carried out by various process as per the necessity of the document type.
15. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a notification through mail.
16. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Original Birth certificate
• Passport copy
• Application form
• Graduation certificate
• Marriage certificate (if married)
• Citizenship certificate

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Address: Ghazian Street Malek Asghar Square, Kabul 1011, Afghanistan
Phone: +93 20 210 0371
Contact link1 and link2

Eligibility

• Any person who intends to Get Attestation or Apostille (Document Legalization) is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the fee as per the authority’s request.

Validity

• The validity of these documents will be determined as per the rules and regulations set up by the country of origin or country accepting the documents. Hence, after the expiration of these certificates, the apostille also holds no value.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Nationality
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Residential Address
• Residential No
• Mobile No
• Email Address
• Educational Qualifications
• Work Experience
• Contact details
• Other details
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The certificate of attestation for visa for various purposes like work visa, student visa, residence visa or for professional purposes. It is definitely a part of evidence that shows that the applicant is a legitimate person/company and visiting the with no ill intentions. It proves that the applicant’s certificates are true and can be permitted in the country.

Information which might help

Documents Attestation from Afghanistan Embassy

• High school certificate attestation from Afghanistan Embassy
• Senior secondary certificate attestation from Afghanistan Embassy
• School leaving certificate attestation from Afghanistan Embassy
• Degree/Post Graduation/Diploma Certificate attestation from Afghanistan Embassy
• College leaving certificate attestation from Afghanistan Embassy
• Birth certificate from attestation from Afghanistan Embassy
• Polio Certificate attestation from Afghanistan Embassy
• Medical certificate attestation from Afghanistan Embassy
• Marriage certificate attestation from Afghanistan Embassy
• Divorce certificate attestation from Afghanistan Embassy
• Passport size photos attestation from Afghanistan Embassy
• Passport copy from Afghanistan Embassy
• Death certificate attestation from Afghanistan Embassy
• Power of attorney attestation from Afghanistan Embassy
• Sponsorship Declaration attestation from Afghanistan Embassy
• Bank’s Account Opening Form for Non-Resident Indians attestation from Afghanistan Embassy
• Affidavit for Change of Profession attestation from Afghanistan Embassy

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• An Apostille is a type of attestation in which documents are legalised in a particular format that is acceptable in all nations that belong to the Hague Convention. Essentially, apostille is an international attestation that is acceptable in about 92 countries, and most of the western world recognises Apostille.