Export Document Legalization for Non-Hague Countries
Not all countries accept the Hague Apostille. For non-Hague countries — including the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, China, and many others — export documents must go through a multi-step legalization process that includes notarization, state authentication, and embassy or consular legalization. Miami Dade Apostille manages the full chain.
What Is Embassy Legalization?
Embassy legalization (also called consular legalization) is the process of having a document authenticated by the destination country's embassy or consulate in the US. It is required for countries that are not members of the Hague Apostille Convention. The process typically involves notarization, state authentication, US Department of State authentication, and then embassy legalization.
Common Non-Hague Export Destinations
Non-Hague countries that commonly require legalized export documents include the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Egypt, China, Vietnam, and many African nations. Note: Saudi Arabia acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention (in force 7 December 2022); recipient-specific authentication requirements may still apply. Requirements vary by country and document type.
Documents We Legalize
We legalize certificates of origin, commercial invoices, FDA and USDA certificates, corporate documents, powers of attorney, distribution agreements, and any other export document required by non-Hague countries.
Turnaround
Embassy legalization typically takes 5–15 business days depending on the destination country. Rush service may be available for some embassies. Call 1-800-631-9171 to discuss your timeline.
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