The apostille is undoubtedly one of the most important immigration procedures when migrating; this document aims to certify the authenticity of the signature of a public servant and the quality in which the signatory has acted. Said signature must be registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Some countries require the apostille of documents, France and Canada are some of which request it, for this reason, if you plan to travel soon it is important that you take this procedure into account.
Now you can apostille your documents, from the comfort of your home or office, taking into account certain requirements, https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites_servicios/apostille_legalization_en_line/requirementsOnce you have the documents ready, you can proceed with the apostille process at the following link: https://www.cancilleria.gov.co/tramites_servicios/apostille_legalization_en_line/procedure, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has made this procedure easier over the years.
When we leave for French-speaking countries, not only is the apostille of the documents sufficient, but it is also necessary to translate them with a certified translator. They will request the apostille of the document to translate it. Keep in mind, then, that first the apostille is made and then the translation is carried out. You must always attach the two documents to any procedure carried out in France, Canada or any French-speaking country and their respective embassies.
Important note : Always remember to check that the certified translator is part of the list of translators endorsed by the Colombian Foreign Ministry, in onparle We have this service and for any quote we only need the photographic or scanned document.
