Embassy and consulate legalization in Guyana

Some countries do not accept the apostille. Documents going there must be legalized: authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Guyana and then legalized by the embassy or consulate of the destination country.

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Each embassy sets its own rules about which documents it accepts, whether a translation is required, how fees are paid and how long processing takes. We know these requirements and prepare your file so it is accepted at the counter.

Typical uses are employment contracts and diplomas for work in the Middle East, commercial documents for export, and civil-status documents for marriage or residency in countries outside the Convention.

We also handle the reverse direction: foreign documents that need legalization by a Guyanese embassy or consulate before they can be used in Guyana.

What is included

  • Checking the current requirements of the destination embassy
  • Notarisation and Ministry of Foreign Affairs authentication
  • Submission to the embassy or consulate and collection
  • Certified translation into the required language
  • Tracking and courier return

Frequently asked questions

How do I know whether I need an apostille or legalization?

It depends only on the country where the document will be used. Tell us the destination country and we will confirm the correct procedure.

Does the embassy have to be in Georgetown?

Not necessarily. Some countries cover Guyana from an embassy in another country. We arrange legalization through the competent mission wherever it is located.

Related services

  • Certified translation

    Official translations of certificates, diplomas, contracts and court documents, certified for use by authorities.

  • Apostille

    Apostille of Guyanese public documents through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, for use in all Hague Convention countries.

  • Notary services

    Certified true copies, powers of attorney, affidavits and signature certification, ready for apostille.

  • Document retrieval

    We obtain birth, marriage and death certificates, police clearances, transcripts and company records on your behalf.

  • Interpreting

    Consecutive, simultaneous and remote interpreting for meetings, courts, medical appointments and events.

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Every document is different, so we quote each request individually. Send us a scan or photo and you will receive a clear, fixed price before any work starts.

Which documents, how many pages, and what they are for.
PDF, JPG, PNG, Word. Up to 5 files, 10 MB in total.