Consular Legalization of Armenian Diplomas and Certificates: Full List of Countries
If you need to use an Armenian diploma, certificate, or course certificate in a country that does not recognize the apostille, consular legalization is required.
The company Business Liga provides services for the legalization of educational documents for countries that require consular certification, helping to avoid bureaucratic complexities.
Which countries require consular legalization?
📌 Consular legalization is mandatory for the following countries:
✔ UAE (United Arab Emirates)
✔ Saudi Arabia
✔ Qatar
✔ Kuwait
✔ Oman
✔ Bahrain
✔ Egypt
✔ Algeria
✔ Lebanon
✔ Iraq
✔ Iran
✔ Yemen
✔ Syria
✔ Vietnam
✔ Indonesia
✔ Thailand
✔ Philippines
✔ Libya
✔ Morocco
✔ Tunisia
📌 These countries do not accept the apostille and require a multi-step certification procedure in government agencies.
💡 Please note!
Previously, Canada and China required consular legalization, but they have now joined the Hague Convention and accept the apostille instead of consular legalization.
Procedure for consular legalization of Armenian diplomas and certificates
🔹 1. Certification at the Ministry of Education of Armenia
If the document relates to the field of education (certificate, diploma, diploma supplement), its authenticity must be confirmed by the Ministry of Education.
🔹 2. Certification at the Ministry of Justice of Armenia
The Ministry of Justice confirms the authenticity of the signature and seal on the document before sending it to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
🔹 3. Legalization at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Armenia
The MFA of Armenia certifies the document for international use.
🔹 4. Legalization at the consulate of the destination country
The final stage is the certification of the document at the embassy or consulate of the required country in Armenia.
💡 In some countries (for example, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait), after consular legalization, the document must be additionally registered at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of that country.
Timing and cost of legalization
⏳ Processing times:
✔ Ministry of Education – 3-7 business days
✔ Ministry of Justice – 3-5 business days
✔ MFA of Armenia – 5-7 business days
✔ Consulate of the destination country – 7-15 business days
💰 Cost depends on:
✔ Government fees and charges
✔ Processing urgency
✔ Additional notary services
How do we help?
📌 Consultations on the requirements of the destination country
📌 Processing all stages of legalization
📌 Translations and notarization
📌 Sending documents to the required country
📞 Contact us, and we will help you legalize Armenian diplomas and certificates for any country that requires consular legalization!
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