The consular stage of an application abroad depends on the right documents, the right format and the right timing.
We provide end-to-end consulting for consular procedures, including sworn translation, notary certification, apostille, appointments and preparing your file.
What Are Consular Procedures?
They are visa, citizenship, marriage, birth, legalisation and document approval procedures handled through foreign embassies and consulates in Türkiye.
Every country asks for a different set of documents in a different format; the right guidance saves time and money.
What We Help With
- Visa applications: Paperwork for tourist, business, student and family reunification visas.
- Citizenship and passports: Birth records, marriage/divorce documents, name equivalence.
- Legalisation: Notary certification, apostille (district governorship/governorship), consular legalisation.
- Education and work documents: Diplomas, transcripts, employment contracts, reference letters.
- Appointments and forms: Online appointments and correctly completed application forms.
The order of translation and legalisation depends on the country and application type; we plan it for you.
How It Works
- Initial analysis: Target country, application type and deadlines are confirmed.
- Document list: The required documents and translation/legalisation steps are set out.
- Sworn translation and notary: Documents are translated and certified.
- Apostille and consular legalisation: Obtained where required.
- Appointment and file: The appointment is booked and the application file organised.
- Follow-up and delivery: We track the application and arrange passport and document collection.
Sample Document List
- Passport and ID copy
- Biometric photograph to the country's standard
- Application forms
- Civil status and registry documents (Formula A/B/C, etc.)
- Education and work documents (diploma, transcript, employment contract, invitation letter)
- Financial documents (bank statements, payslips)
- Accommodation and flight bookings, depending on the visa type
Some countries ask for more; we confirm your personal list in the first meeting.
Why Sina Tercüme?
- Translation, notary, apostille, appointment and file preparation in one place
- Support in Turkish, English, Arabic, Russian and Persian
- Experience that prevents country-specific format and sequencing errors
- Clear timeline and transparent costs
- Document security in line with KVKK
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an apostille, and does every country require it?
An apostille certifies that a document is valid in another country. Countries party to the Hague Convention accept an apostille; others may require consular legalisation.
In what order should translation and legalisation be done?
Usually sworn translation → notary certification → apostille → consular legalisation if needed; this can vary by country.
I can't find an appointment. Can you help?
Yes. We monitor available dates and plan your appointment.
How long does it take?
It depends on the consulate's workload and the application type; we share the expected timeline after the initial analysis.