Get to know how document legalization and attestation work
What is document attestation?
Let us first clarify what is document attestation and why it is important to be done.
Document attestation is the official process of verifying that a document issued is official, not forged and permissible for use in another country. This applies to educational, personal, and commercial documents.
Why attestation is required?
Foreign authorities require attested documents to:
- Confirm the document is really issued from official entity in Egypt
- Prevent fraud
- Ensure documents are legally valid abroad
- Without attestation, your visa, employment, or university application may be rejected.
Types of Documents That Require Attestation
- Educational certificates (degrees, diplomas, transcripts, national school certificates, IG, American certificates)
- Personal documents (birth certificate, marriage certificate, medical report. police clearance)
- Commercial documents (power of attorney, contracts, company’s incorporation documents)
Document attestation process in Egypt
- Issuing a new certificate or renewing the old one
- Attestation from central department affiliated to this authority, i.e. Central Notarization office, in case of personal certificates, high council of universities, in case of educational documents, etc.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) attestation
- Embassy attestation of the destination country
Each step must be completed in the correct order to avoid delays.
How long does document attestation take?
Processing time depends on:
- Type of document
- Destination country
- Embassy requirements
On average, the process takes 7-15 working days, but urgent services may be available.
How Globally can help:
At Globally, we provide secure and reliable document attestation services in Egypt for all countries worldwide. Our team handles the entire process efficiently, saving you time and effort while ensuring compliance with embassy requirements. We guarantee Immediate response to your inquiries as our team is working 24/7, fast delivery of your documents, and smooth process with no complications