Documents we handle
- Diplomas and transcripts for employment in the Gulf
- Marriage and birth certificates for family visas
- Commercial documents: invoices, certificates of origin, company extracts
- Powers of attorney for property and business abroad
- Medical and professional licences
- Certificates of no criminal record
How it works
Check the destination's chain
Every consulate has its own rules: which documents need a notarised translation, which language, and which fees. We confirm them for your country first.
Notarisation and translation
Where required, the document or its copy is notarised and translated into the destination language.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
We submit the documents to the consular department of the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for legalization.
Consulate or embassy
We submit the file to the consulate or embassy of the destination country, pay the consular fee on your behalf and collect the legalized documents.
Which countries require consular legalization
Consular legalization is required for countries that have not joined the 1961 Apostille Convention, including the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, Iran, Iraq, Egypt and Syria. Some of these, such as the UAE, also require a final attestation by their own foreign ministry after arrival.
Several countries have recently joined the Convention — China in 2023, Canada in 2024 — so documents for them now need an apostille rather than consular legalization. We keep track of these changes so you do not follow an outdated procedure.
When the consulate is not in Yerevan
Not every country has a consulate in Armenia. When the competent mission is accredited from another capital, we organise the submission there through our international network and keep you informed at each step.
Destination countries
Consular legalization by city
Related services
- Certified translationOfficial translations of civil, academic, legal and corporate documents, certified for use in Armenia and abroad.
- ApostilleApostille certification of Armenian public documents for the 120+ countries of the Hague Convention.
- Embassy legalizationDocuments prepared, translated and legalized to the exact requirements of an embassy: visas, residence, marriage, study.
Frequently asked questions
How long does consular legalization take?
It depends on the consulate. The Armenian Ministry step is usually quick; consulates range from a few days to several weeks. We give a realistic timeline with your quote.
Who pays the consular fees?
Consular and ministry fees are charged at cost and shown separately in your quote, so you see exactly what goes to the authorities.
Can you legalize documents issued outside Armenia?
Documents must be legalized in the country that issued them. Through ABC Translation's offices abroad we can organise legalization in several other countries; ask us with details of the document.