Frequently asked questions

An apostille is a stamp certifying the authenticity of the signature and seal on a document for Hague Convention countries. It is needed so a Ukrainian document is accepted abroad; it does not verify the document content.

If the destination country is a Hague member, an apostille is enough. If not, consular legalization is required (ministry → MFA → embassy). For Poland, Czechia, Moldova and CIS countries a notarized translation is enough. We will check your country for free.

The state fee depends on the authority: Ministry of Justice and Ministry of Education – UAH 670 (ind.) / 1,160 (legal), Ministry of Internal Affairs – UAH 51/85, Ministry of Foreign Affairs – per its own tariff. The agency fee is separate; an exact quote follows a document review.

Usually 1–3 months from the date of ISSUE (not from the apostille). An apostille has no expiry, but an outdated certificate will not be accepted – so arrange the translation and submission at once.

A notarized translation is needed for submission in Ukraine: a notary certifies the translator signature. A sworn translation is done in the destination country (Poland, Germany, Czechia) for documents submitted there. Ukraine has no sworn-translator institution.

Yes. You send scans online, originals by Nova Poshta; we handle the apostille, translation and submission to the Kyiv authorities on your behalf under a notarized power of attorney. No personal visit is needed.

No. Nostrification (recognition) confirms your diploma is valid for study or work. An apostille is only a prerequisite, not the recognition itself: first the apostille, then nostrification.

For countries with which Ukraine has a legal-assistance treaty (Poland, Czechia, Moldova, a number of CIS countries): documents are accepted with a notarized translation without an apostille. For the other Hague Convention countries an apostille is required.