Documents for Portugal: legalization and translation
Studying, working, marrying or settling in Portugal, or need to file a document from Portugal in Peru? We tell you the exact procedure and handle it for you.
Apostille
Portugal is party to the 1961 Hague Convention, so Peruvian public documents are legalized with an apostille from Peru's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and documents from Portugal with an apostille from the competent authority in Portugal.
Peruvian documents for use in Portugal
- Obtaining the document (if you don't have it, we request it for you).
- Apostille of the original at Peru's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Certified translation into the language required in Portugal, including the apostille.
- Digital delivery and/or shipping of the originals to Portugal.
Documents from Portugal for use in Peru
Documents issued in Portugal must carry an apostille from Portugal. If they are not in Spanish, they are filed in Peru with a certified or official translation. We handle the translation and, if needed, the apostille at source.
Languages for Portugal
Requirements may change and vary by institution. We always verify the current procedure before starting your case.
Frequently asked questions
Is the translation done before or after the apostille for Portugal?
Usually the original is apostilled first and then everything is translated, including the apostille. Some institutions in Portugal ask for the reverse order; we confirm before starting.
Can I do everything from abroad?
Yes. Many clients contact us from Portugal. We request, legalize and translate your Peruvian documents and ship them to you.
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