LEGALIZATION OF DOCUMENTS
LEGALIZATION OF DOCUMENTS
LEGALIZATION OF DOCUMENTS
A document legalization is needed, so that the documents of one country can be considered by the institutions of another country when applicable.
The legalization of documents confirms the authenticity of the signature, the position of the signatory, and the stamp on the document by a competent authority, usually the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the diplomatic mission, or the consular post of that country. Consular legalization does not authenticate the content of the document.
The legalization of Police Clearance Certificates for foreign citizens who intend to study in Lithuania is done at MFA of the Republic of Lithuania through the educational institutions. The students should contact the educational institutions in Lithuania, in which they plan to study and to clarify the process of legalization of documents.
WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE ACCEPTED FOR LEGALIZATION AT THE EMBASSY
The Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in the Republic of Azerbaijan (hereinafter referred to as the Embassy) accepts documents for legalization from citizens of the Republic of Lithuania or residents of the countries where it is accredited, namely the Republic of Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan (hereinafter referred to as the Accredited Foreign Countries).
The Embassy accepts documents for legalization that have been issued by the competent authorities of:
- The Republic of Lithuania.
Note: Documents issued by the competent authorities of the Republic of Lithuania should be signed and/or stamped by an authorized officer from the Republic of Lithuania. Legalization stamp of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania is optional.
- The Accredited Foreign Countries.
The documents issued by the competent authorities of the Accredited Foreign Countries must also bear the legalization stamps of the authorized officer from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Azerbaijan or the Embassy of Turkmenistan in the Republic of Azerbaijan.
NOTE! Documents issued by competent authorities of countries other than the Accredited Foreign Countries must be submitted for legalization directly to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania. Click the following link to find information on how to legalize documents at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania - https://keliauk.urm.lt/en/consular-services/legalisation
THE PROCEDURE FOR SUBMITTING DOCUMENTS FOR LEGALIZATION AT THE EMBASSY
All documents submitted for legalization must be well-organized and easily readable. If a document consists of multiple pages, it must be bound together.
Documents can be submitted either in person by their owner. This can be done by online appointment only.
Please visit the following website to schedule an appointment in advance: https://keliauk.urm.lt/en/consult_registration
Follow the instructions provided on the website. Choose the appropriate option based on the place where the document requiring legalization was issued:
- Legalization of Documents Issued in Lithuania
- Legalization of Documents from Accredited Foreign Countries
WHO MAY SUBMIT DOCUMENTS FOR LEGALIZATION
If the documents are being submitted by their owner, please include the following:
- Document(s) to be legalized.
- Valid national passport or ID of the person submitting the document(s) for legalization.
CONSULAR FEE
The consular fee for legalization is 30 (thirty) Euros per 1 (one) document.
The consular fee for legalization must be paid at the only by bank card.
THE PROCEDURE OF LEGALIZATION
Each document submitted to the Embassy will be separately attested by a legalization stamp. For example, a diploma and its appendix will be considered as 2 (two) separate documents.
APOSTILIZATION OF DOCUMENTS
The apostilization of documents involves certifying them with an Apostille certificate. This certificate confirms the authenticity of the signature on the document, the responsibilities of the signatory, and the stamp from the competent authority. The apostille certificate is provided for in the Convention of 5 October 1961, which abolishes the requirement of legalization for foreign public documents.
Azerbaijan Republic are party country to the Apostille Convention. As a result, documents issued and approved with an apostille in Azerbaijan can be submitted in the Republic of Lithuania without the need for additional apostilization, and vice versa.
