What are the specific documents required for the legalization process?

 Based on the search results, the specific documents required for the legalization process in Austria typically include:

1. Original documents that need to be legalized, such as:
   • Educational certificates/diplomas
   • Birth certificates
   • Marriage certificates
   • Criminal record certificates
2. Passport or valid ID document of the applicant
3. Completed and signed questionnaire (for some embassies, like the Austrian Embassy in Abuja)
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4. Proof of payment of legalization fees

The exact requirements may vary depending on the type of document and the country of origin. Here are some key points about the legalization process:

Types of Legalization

Depending on the country issuing the documents, one of three legalization methods will be required

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1. Full diplomatic legalization : For countries without bilateral agreements with Austria
2. Apostille : For countries that are members of the Hague Convention
3. Exemption from legalization : For countries with bilateral agreements with Austria

Full Diplomatic Legalization Process

For documents requiring full diplomatic legalization

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1. First, the document must be legalized by the competent sectorial Ministry (eg, Ministry of Education) in the country of origin
2. Then, it must be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country of origin
3. Finally, it must be legalized by the Austrian diplomatic representation (embassy or consulate) in the country of origin

apostille

For countries that are members of the Hague Convention

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• Documents must have an official Apostille certificate affixed by the competent authority in the issuing country
• The apostille must be submitted as an original or be verifiable online

Important Considerations

• Legalization must be done on original documents
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• Each original document requires separate legalization
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• Translations may also need to be legalized, depending on the requirements of the specific Austrian authority
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• Some embassies may require additional verification processes, especially for certain types of documents
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It's crucial to check with the specific Austrian authority or embassy for the most up-to-date and detailed requirements, as they may vary depending on the purpose of the legalization and the country of origin of the documents.

[1] https://studienabteilung.uni-graz.at/en/international-students/admission/legalization/

[2] https://oead.at/fileadmin/Dokumente/oead.at/KIM/Nach_Oesterreich/Einreise_und_Aufenthalt/Datenbank_Einreise_Aufenthalt/Infoblaetter/Englisch/Allgemeine_Info_-_Beglaubigung_en.pdf

[3] https://www.bmbwf.gv.at/dam/jcr:99753272-a3fc-4945-9f81-f7e8c542767c/2.4.13.6E%20Beglaubigungsliste_ab%202024.pdf

[4] https://boku.ac.at/en/studienservices/themen/zulassung/internationale-vorbildung/bachelorstudien/zulassung-zu-bachelorstudien-mit-internationaler-vorbildung/beglaubigung

[5] https://www.bmeia.gv.at/en/austrian-embassy-abuja/service-for-citizens/legalization