Foreign Ministry Legalization
If your document will be used in a country outside the Hague Apostille Convention, it needs legalization by Türkiye's Ministry of Foreign Affairs instead of an apostille. We handle the whole chain for you: sworn translation, notary approval and Tasdik Şerhi.
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- Notary approval and Tasdik Şerhi included
- For countries outside the Hague Convention
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Why Languvi?
The whole chain in one order
Sworn translation, notary approval, Tasdik Şerhi and Foreign Ministry legalization: one order, and we follow every step for you.
The right steps for the country
When you pick the country in the order form, it works out whether you need an apostille or Tasdik Şerhi and Foreign Ministry legalization.
Delivery date known up front
You see the estimated delivery date, official approvals included, before you pay.
When Do You Need Foreign Ministry Legalization?
When the document will be used in a country where an apostille isn't valid, such as the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Egypt or Jordan. The most common cases:
Work and residence permits
Diplomas, criminal records and ID documents for jobs and residence in the Gulf countries.
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Birth and marriage certificates and civil registry records.
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Trade registry gazettes, certificates of activity, signature circulars and tender documents.
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Steps to Foreign Ministry Legalization
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Step 1
Sworn translation
A sworn translator translates your document into the target language.
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Step 2
Notary approval
A notary certifies the sworn translator's signature.
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Step 3
Tasdik Şerhi
The competent authority certifies the notary approval: the counterpart of the apostille for countries outside the Hague Convention.
- 4
Step 4
Foreign Ministry legalization
Türkiye's Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalizes the document, ready for the consulate.
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The most common questions about this service.
See all questionsWhat is Foreign Ministry legalization?
It is the legalization of a document issued in Türkiye by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, so it can be used in a country outside the Hague Apostille Convention. It comes after sworn translation, notary approval and Tasdik Şerhi, and is usually the step before consular legalization.
When do I need Foreign Ministry legalization?
When the document will be used in a country where an apostille isn't valid, such as the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, Egypt or Jordan. When you pick the country in the order form, it works out which approvals you need.
What is the difference between an apostille and Foreign Ministry legalization?
An apostille is a single approval for Hague Convention countries. Countries outside the convention need a longer chain: notary approval, Tasdik Şerhi, Foreign Ministry legalization and usually that country's consular legalization.
Which documents can be legalized?
Diplomas and transcripts, criminal records, civil registry records, birth and marriage certificates, powers of attorney, court decisions and company documents such as trade registry gazettes. These approvals are for documents issued in Türkiye (Turkish source documents).
How long does it take?
Official approvals add working days to the translation time. The order form shows the estimated delivery date, approvals included, before you pay.
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“Languvi were incredibly fast and efficient, they translated and notarized two documents from Italian into Turkish within less than 24 hours. I highly recommend them!”
Ghulam Yahya Rajabi
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“I had an excellent experience with Ozan from LANGUVI. I needed an urgent translation and notarization of my birth certificate and passport from English to Turkish, and he handled everything incredibly fast and smoothly. Everything was completed within just one business day. Ozan is extremely professional, responsive, and kind. He made what could have been a stressful process very easy and straightforward. I truly appreciated his efficiency and attention to detail. I highly recommend Ozan and LANGUVI to anyone who needs reliable, high-quality translation and notarization services.”
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“I had an amazing experience. They went the extra mile to ensure everything was accurate and delivered with the highest quality. Extremely professional, helpful, and detail-oriented. You are truly in good hands with him!”
G Pınarbaşı
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“Thank you for everything Mr Ozan and his team. Experienced team and they know what they are doing. Highly recommended! 5 star 🌟 ⭐🌟⭐🌟 service!”
Santhosh L
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“Very prompt service. Very helpful in getting a critical document translated. Entire process happened online without needing to visit the location.”
Goksu
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“Kesinlikle tavsiye ediyorum. Vize icin pazar gunu bile gercekten yorumlarda yazildigi gibi geri donus saglandi. Whatsappla hizli iletisim kurduk. Onerilerde bulundular. Gereksiz is yukunu azalttilar. 2 gunde de soz verdikleri gibi teslim edildi. Vize evrak cevirisi(kaseli imzali) icin cok etkin bir deneyim oldu ellerinize emeklerinize saglik. Cok tesekkur ederim.”
Gizem Köyan Karadeniz
Reviewed on Google
“Cok hizli belgemiz hazirlandi ve sertifikali olmasi isimizi cok kolaylastirdi. Ayrica en uygun fiyati veren yerlerden birisiydi. Hatta biraz suphem vardi ama wp tan aninda cevap aldim sorularima. Cok memnun kaldim 24 saat gec gecmeden belgelerim hazirdi ve cogu yerde bunu ekstra ucretle yapiyorlar olmalarina ragmen bu hiz icin ekstra odeme yapmadim. Herkese tavsiye ederim”
Carlo Starace
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“Languvi were incredibly fast and efficient, they translated and notarized two documents from Italian into Turkish within less than 24 hours. I highly recommend them!”
Ghulam Yahya Rajabi
Reviewed on Google
“I had an excellent experience with Ozan from LANGUVI. I needed an urgent translation and notarization of my birth certificate and passport from English to Turkish, and he handled everything incredibly fast and smoothly. Everything was completed within just one business day. Ozan is extremely professional, responsive, and kind. He made what could have been a stressful process very easy and straightforward. I truly appreciated his efficiency and attention to detail. I highly recommend Ozan and LANGUVI to anyone who needs reliable, high-quality translation and notarization services.”
Haris Shabir
Reviewed on Google
“I had an amazing experience. They went the extra mile to ensure everything was accurate and delivered with the highest quality. Extremely professional, helpful, and detail-oriented. You are truly in good hands with him!”
G Pınarbaşı
Reviewed on Google
“Thank you for everything Mr Ozan and his team. Experienced team and they know what they are doing. Highly recommended! 5 star 🌟 ⭐🌟⭐🌟 service!”
Santhosh L
Reviewed on Google
“Very prompt service. Very helpful in getting a critical document translated. Entire process happened online without needing to visit the location.”
Goksu
Reviewed on Google
“Kesinlikle tavsiye ediyorum. Vize icin pazar gunu bile gercekten yorumlarda yazildigi gibi geri donus saglandi. Whatsappla hizli iletisim kurduk. Onerilerde bulundular. Gereksiz is yukunu azalttilar. 2 gunde de soz verdikleri gibi teslim edildi. Vize evrak cevirisi(kaseli imzali) icin cok etkin bir deneyim oldu ellerinize emeklerinize saglik. Cok tesekkur ederim.”
Gizem Köyan Karadeniz
Reviewed on Google
“Cok hizli belgemiz hazirlandi ve sertifikali olmasi isimizi cok kolaylastirdi. Ayrica en uygun fiyati veren yerlerden birisiydi. Hatta biraz suphem vardi ama wp tan aninda cevap aldim sorularima. Cok memnun kaldim 24 saat gec gecmeden belgelerim hazirdi ve cogu yerde bunu ekstra ucretle yapiyorlar olmalarina ragmen bu hiz icin ekstra odeme yapmadim. Herkese tavsiye ederim”
Carlo Starace
Reviewed on Google
“Languvi were incredibly fast and efficient, they translated and notarized two documents from Italian into Turkish within less than 24 hours. I highly recommend them!”
Ghulam Yahya Rajabi
Reviewed on Google
“I had an excellent experience with Ozan from LANGUVI. I needed an urgent translation and notarization of my birth certificate and passport from English to Turkish, and he handled everything incredibly fast and smoothly. Everything was completed within just one business day. Ozan is extremely professional, responsive, and kind. He made what could have been a stressful process very easy and straightforward. I truly appreciated his efficiency and attention to detail. I highly recommend Ozan and LANGUVI to anyone who needs reliable, high-quality translation and notarization services.”
Haris Shabir
Reviewed on Google
“I had an amazing experience. They went the extra mile to ensure everything was accurate and delivered with the highest quality. Extremely professional, helpful, and detail-oriented. You are truly in good hands with him!”
G Pınarbaşı
Reviewed on Google
“Thank you for everything Mr Ozan and his team. Experienced team and they know what they are doing. Highly recommended! 5 star 🌟 ⭐🌟⭐🌟 service!”
Santhosh L
Reviewed on Google
“Very prompt service. Very helpful in getting a critical document translated. Entire process happened online without needing to visit the location.”
Goksu
Reviewed on Google
“Kesinlikle tavsiye ediyorum. Vize icin pazar gunu bile gercekten yorumlarda yazildigi gibi geri donus saglandi. Whatsappla hizli iletisim kurduk. Onerilerde bulundular. Gereksiz is yukunu azalttilar. 2 gunde de soz verdikleri gibi teslim edildi. Vize evrak cevirisi(kaseli imzali) icin cok etkin bir deneyim oldu ellerinize emeklerinize saglik. Cok tesekkur ederim.”
Gizem Köyan Karadeniz
Reviewed on Google
“Cok hizli belgemiz hazirlandi ve sertifikali olmasi isimizi cok kolaylastirdi. Ayrica en uygun fiyati veren yerlerden birisiydi. Hatta biraz suphem vardi ama wp tan aninda cevap aldim sorularima. Cok memnun kaldim 24 saat gec gecmeden belgelerim hazirdi ve cogu yerde bunu ekstra ucretle yapiyorlar olmalarina ragmen bu hiz icin ekstra odeme yapmadim. Herkese tavsiye ederim”