Authentication (legalization) of documents

[Snapdragon]

Hi guys!
I have received ITA and I am gathering documents now for submission. (I am applying form a non English speaking country)

My question is:
Do the documents (marriage certificate, uni diplomas) have to go through authentication (legalization)?

I know Canada is not a part of Hague convention, so apostille is not applicable for them. What works for them is to take the documents to Ministry of External Affairs, get them legalized and then take them to Canadian embassy where they put their signatures and stamps on them. It is very costly procedure as there are many documents, copies, translations.

Is it actually necessary? Please share your experiences and advice!

 

[garbaczpaula]

Hi guys!
I have received ITA and I am gathering documents now for submission. (I am applying form a non English speaking country)

My question is:
Do the documents (marriage certificate, uni diplomas) have to go through authentication (legalization)?

I know Canada is not a part of Hague convention, so apostille is not applicable for them. What works for them is to take the documents to Ministry of External Affairs, get them legalized and then take them to Canadian embassy where they put their signatures and stamps on them. It is very costly procedure as there are many documents, copies, translations.

Is it actually necessary? Please share your experiences and advice!

Can anyone comment on the above please?

 

[chiar0n]

any update/ anyone has an answer to this? i am interested to know too for my birth certificate and police clearance certificates. Thank you

 

[raynadukkandy]

any update/ anyone has an answer to this? i am interested to know too for my birth certificate and police clearance certificates. Thank you

Depends on your country. I'm from India, and i know that i have to apply for authentication of the document from the province/state (if my document is issued by the province/state) and then authentication only from my country's External Affairs/Foreign Affairs ministry/department.

 

[raynadukkandy]

If your document is issued by the federal government of your country, then you can just apply for authentication from your country's external affairs ministry/department.
Hope this helps!

 

[raynadukkandy]

I haven't checked the documents required for ITA as such, but generally speaking they accept documents without any authentication/apostille.