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Legalization and Attestation in Portugal
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Portugal Certificate Attestation | Legalization | Apostille Services
Portugal is one of the oldest nation-states in the world with a rich cultural and historical heritage. It is a developed country with an advanced economy and high standards of living. Lisbon is the largest city and the capital of Portugal. It is an alpha-level global city. When planning to go abroad for tourism, education, or business, the Portuguese people need to get their documents apostilled. Due to the legal formalities entailed in this process, it is always better to proceed with the help of experts. At BVS Global, we possess years of experience and a consistent approach to providing professional attestation in Portugal and more than 100 other countries.
When applying for an apostille in Portugal, you need to obtain several certifications and attestations as required by the Embassy officials. To initiate these procedures, you should prepare the relevant documents in a prescribed format and submit them within the stipulated deadlines. Most importantly, you need to follow a standard procedure applicable to all Hague Convention signatories.
What is Legalization or Attestation?
Legalization or Attestation is the process by which government authorities officially endorse a document assuring the receiving country or organization of its authenticity. Likewise, it typically involves two or three levels of attestations across government departments in both countries for Portugal documents.
Why do you need Portugal certificate attestation and Legalization?
- Embassies or consulates for visa or passport issuance
- Immigration office for visa application, emigration request or work status change etc.
- World education services (WES) and International qualifications assessment (IQAS) verification
- Commerce and trade activities like Inter and Intra country movement of goods and services
- Registering with regulatory bodies like Society of Engineers, Insurance regulatory authority etc.
- Expanding businesses and trade across boundaries as well as opening off shore business
- Owning an asset or transfer of ownership
- Equivalency requirements for Ministry of Education (MOE)
- Immigration & Naturalization
- Obtaining Licenses and Approvals
- Tax relaxation and to avoid double taxation
- Loans and Advances from Banks and other Financial Institutions
- Closure, merge and acquisition of businesses
- Procuring new documents from vital records offices
We provide Portugal document legalization or Apostille, for any type of Portugal issued documents for use in any country. However, the process may vary depending on the document and the laws of the origin & destination country. The Portugal Ministry of Foreign Affairs stamp can be replaced by an Apostille, if the origin and destination countries are part of Hague convention 1961. Original certificates required for some countries; a true copy / certified copy would suffice for attestation.
Acceptance or rejection of documents is solely based on discretion of the government authorities concerned. Furthermore, the requirements and processes vary often depending on the government department’s policies, terms and conditions. Please contact our customer service officer for updated fee structure and more information on legalization.
The Process of document Attestation, Apostille and legalization services in Portugal
A proper procedure is applicable for attesting documents in Portugal. Firstly, you need the original copies of the required documents (scanned copies would suffice in some cases) along with a copy of your passport, a declaration form, and power of attorney if applicable. Accordingly, the process of Legalization, Attestation, apostille comprises:
- The documents should have a legal translation if deemed necessary by the authorities besides the original.
- Procurement of new Portugal issued documents or replacement, if documents are outdated/invalid for legalization
- Get the notary attestation in Portugal. Additionally, educational documents should be attested by the Ministry of Education in Portugal.
- Get the documents attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Portugal or an Apostille
- Get them attested by the concerned embassy or consulate
- Original certificate(s) or scanned copies (in some cases)
- Valid Passport copy
- Declaration form
- Power of Attorney (if required)
- Legal Translation from Portugal (If necessary)
- Notary in Portugal
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Portugal or an Apostille
- Embassy or consulate in Portugal
- Legal Translation from Portugal (If necessary)
- Ministry of Education in Portugal
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Portugal or an Apostille
- Embassy or consulate in Portugal
- Concerned authority or Govt. department or Chamber of Commerce in Portugal
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Portugal or an Apostille
- Embassy or consulate in Portugal
Example of Portugal certificate attestation or legalization procedure for use in UAE
Certificate attestation or Legalization Procedure of Portugal document, to be used in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Originally issued in Portugal.
Documents of Portugal origin – such as Personal, Educational, and Commercial documents have to be attested from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) UAE. Prior to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs UAE, the document needs to be attested by a notary or ministry of education, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UAE Embassy in Lisbon, Portugal.
Our Global Service Solutions in Portugal
Apart from Attestation services in Portugal, our work requests extend to other services including:
- Identification Verification
- Birth Certificate Verification
- Education Verification
- Employment Check
- Criminal Record Verification
- Address verification
- Reference verification
- Global watchlist
- Due Diligence Test
- Social Media Check
- Apostille Services
- Certificate Attestation
- Document Authentication
- Embassy & Consulate Legalization
- Apostille from countries part of Hague convention
- Legalization from various Government departments
- Travel Visa Services
- Travel Insurance Consultants
- Visa Provisioning Services
- POS Visa Provisioning Services
- Visa Consultant services
- Corporate PRO services
- Employee/Staff PRO Services
- Family/Personal PRO Services
- Business Trade Support
- Government Relations
- Business setup services
- Company registration
- License Assistance
- Payroll Compliance
- Incorporation Services
- Bank Account Opening
- Permanent Residency
- Citizenship Application Assistance
- Immigration Consultant Services
- Immigration Visa
- Permanent Resident Visa
- International Relocation
- Travel Coordination
- Travel Insurance
- Holiday Insurance
- Property management
- Pet transportation
- International Car Rental
- Temporary housing solutions
- Corporate relocations
- Airport meet & greet
- Employee life cycle management
- Finance & Accounting
- Data Management & Integration
- Human Resources
- Payroll & Taxes
- Certifications & Consultation
- Administrative Support
- Legal Assistance
- Business Processes Outsourcing
- Human resource assistance
- Project Management
- Merger & Acquisition
Why We’re Special
Why Choose BVS Global?
Let us convince you to choose BVS Global for your Immigration and document attestation services in Portugal:
Over 15,000 companies have chosen BVS Global for their secure services, a testament to their years of experience.
We've been at the top of the industry for ten years, and we'll keep delivering outstanding service with professionalism.
From attestation to immigration, we cater to clients across 180+ countries, ensuring global service accessibility.
Our commitment to customer satisfaction is unwavering. Over 2 million service requests were completed, all with a smile.
BVS Global offers both personal and business solutions with a comprehensive suite of services, including BPO, PRO, company formation, and business support.
What Our Clients Say
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“BVS Global was a good visa consultant. They helped all our family members to acquire a visa asap. Good customer service as well.”
Ragel Teixeira
Portugal
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“I was struggling to get my degree certificate attested, BVS Global was the saviour in need.”
Daniela Azevedo
Portugal
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“It was a good thing I got in touch with BVS Global before moving. They made a customized relocation plan and assisted me throughout.” –
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Portugal
How we can assist
We offer our experience to make legalization as simple as it can be. our experts are well-trained to handle this process smoothly. In addition to that, they can provide Attestation and Apostille in Portugal after considering the requisite parameters. Furthermore, we provide a comprehensive suite of legalization /Apostille services that include consulate or embassy legalization, Apostille from the member nations of the Hague Convention 1961, and attestation from the state governments and ministries. Most importantly, we can manage the attestation of every type of document needed for your international endeavours.
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BVS Global has years of experience in handling attestation of valuable certificates and documents legitimately, keeping in mind the security concerns and customer requirements.
We handle Portugal legalization of Personal Documents such as Birth or Death Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Experience/ Employment, degree Certificate and of Commercial documents such as Articles of association, financial documents, Commercial invoice or Bills of lading.
Reach Out to BVS Global for Attestation Services
BVS Global Services is a one stop shop for all document authentication services. BVS Global provides verification, attestation and visa assistance in 185 countries and more. For more assistance please write to support@bvsglobal.com. We will respond soon, generally within 2 business hours.
Our Frequently Asked Questions
BVS Global has years of experience in handling attestation of valuable certificates and documents legitimately, keeping in mind the security concerns and customer requirements.
Legalization and apostille are both processes used to authenticate documents for international use. Legalization involves multiple levels of government endorsements, while apostille is a simplified certification accepted among countries that are part of the Hague Convention. The choice between the two depends on the requirements of the destination country.
The timeline for document attestation or apostille in Portugal can vary depending on factors such as the type of document, the issuing authority, and the requirements of the destination country. Typically, it can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks.
Yes, documents issued in Portugal can be apostilled for use in non-Hague Convention countries. However, additional steps may be required, and it's advisable to consult with experts like BVS Global to ensure compliance with the specific requirements of the destination country.
If your document is rejected during the attestation process, you should review the reasons for rejection provided by the authorities and take appropriate corrective action. This may involve obtaining additional documentation or rectifying any errors before submitting the document.
Yes, BVS Global can assist with document attestation or apostille for documents issued outside of Portugal. Their expertise covers a wide range of countries, ensuring smooth and efficient authentication processes for international documents.
