Legalization of Documents and Apostille Certification

An apostille is applied to documents destined for countries that are parties to the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961. This convention abolishes the requirement of consular legalization and introduces a simplified procedure of legalization via the apostille stamp.

This procedure is considered simplified because it is quick and performed by a single authorized body. Moreover, the document gains legal validity in all countries that are parties to the Hague Convention.

If the destination country is not part of the Hague Convention, consular legalization is required. This is a more complex process involving certification by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the foreign embassy in Kazakhstan, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the destination country. The document will then be valid only in that specific country.

* including: Jersey, Guernsey, Gibraltar, Isle of Man, Montserrat, Bermuda, Saint Helena, Dutch Antilles, New Hebrides, Turks and Caicos, Cayman Islands, Virgin Islands, Falkland Islands.
** only in Hong Kong and Macao.

To obtain the government service of "apostille", you must personally visit the consular section with the following documents:

1. Application form
2. Identity document (for identification);
3. Original or notarized copy of the document to be apostilled;
4. Notarized power of attorney if submitted by a representative.

To obtain the government service "Consular Legalization of Documents", you must personally visit the consular section with the following:

1. For individuals:
2. Application form (free format)
3. Copy of identity document;
4. Document to be legalized;
5. Payment confirmation of 30 EUR consular fee.

1. For legal entities:
2. Application form (free format)
3. Copy of authorized person's ID;
4. Document to be legalized;
5. Copies of incorporation documents;
6. Copy of document confirming authority.

Document processing time for apostille in Kazakhstan: 3 months or more.

For consular legalization: 3 business days from the date of submission. If additional verification is needed, the process may be extended by up to 30 calendar days. The applicant will be notified in writing of any delay.

• Apostille of documents – 30 EUR;

• Legalization of documents – 30 EUR.

• Payment by bank transfer only.

• In accordance with paragraph 7 of Article 629 of the Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan "On Taxes and Other Obligatory Payments to the Budget (Tax Code)", the paid amounts of consular fees are non-refundable.

Bank details: Generalkonsulat von Kasachstan

IBAN: DE 29 1007 0100 0356 6999 01

BIC: DEUTDEBB101

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday:
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM – document intake
Wednesday: document processing day

Please send inquiries to konsul.hamburg@mfa.kz or call: 04030376483