An apostille is a certification of a public document's authenticity, issued under the 1961 Hague Convention. It is required when a document is to be used in another signatory country.
Who issues apostilles in Poland?
Apostilles issued by: MFA — for notarial and commercial documents, regional courts — for civil registry and court documents, NAWA — for university diplomas, Education Authority — for school certificates.
How much does an apostille cost?
Apostille fee: 60 PLN (MFA), 20 PLN (regional court). Wait time: regional court 1–3 days, MFA 1–2 weeks, NAWA 2–4 weeks. Apostille translation: additional 30–50 PLN.
Which countries require an apostille?
Over 120 countries are Hague Convention signatories, including: USA, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Ukraine. Non-signatories require consular legalization — a longer and more expensive process.