Apostille - FOREIGNER

Apostille is an official form of legalization of documents that allows them to be accepted in another country that is party to the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961, eliminating the need for double legalization. The purpose of the Apostille is to simplify the process of verifying international documents, which is particularly important in commercial transactions, legal matters and for personal matters such as marriage abroad, adoption, work or study.
The Apostille is recognized and issued by Poland and more than 120 other countries.
The Apostille is issued in a uniform format. In Poland, it takes the form of a printed sticker, with the handwritten signature of an official, an official seal and a hologram.
Apostille is issued at the request of the document holder.
In Poland, it is granted on Polish official documents in paper form or on letters containing official certificates.
Some documents may require additional authentication before an apostille is granted at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
In those countries that recognize the apostille. a document bearing an apostille does not require any other authentication to demonstrate official character.
Authorities of EU member states may not require an apostille on certain documents issued in another EU country. This applies to documents relating to: birth, death, survivorship, name and surname, marriage (including capacity to marry and marital status), divorce, separation or annulment of marriage, the origin of a child, adoption, domicile or residence, nationality or lack of criminal record.