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Step- by-Step Process to Get an Apostille for Slovenia

Slovenia is a member of the Hague Nation and Apostille is enough to prove that the Document is Genuine

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Slovenia, officially the Republic of Slovenia, joined the Hague apostille convention on June 8, 1992. This convention abolished the requirement for legalization of public documents in a foreign country. Since, India and Slovenia are Hague countries, an apostille stamp from MEA on your documents is enough to authenticate your document in Slovenia.

4 Simple steps to get MEA Apostille on your Documents 

  1. Register on Apostille Portal 
  2. Collect all  Documents you want to Apostille 
  3. Submit the Original / Photocopies of documents
  4. Receive Documents with Apostille Directly to your home
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What is Apostille?

Apostille is a certification issued for documents that need to be used in a foreign country under the Hague Convention on Apostille. An apostille is provided by a designated authority from a Hague country after verifying the seal/signature on the document. Thus, the document with an apostille becomes a valid document in any other Hague member country without further legalization process. 

In India the ministry of external affairs is in charge of providing an apostille on your personal, educational and commercial documents. Thus, an apostille stamp/certificate pasted by the MEA on the backside of your document makes your document legal in Slovenia.

Why Do You Need an Apostille for Slovenia?

An apostille for use in Slovenia is required when you need to legalize your Indian document in Slovenia. Given below are the situations when you need to get an apostille for Slovenia:

  • Admission to Educational Institutions in Slovenia
  • Slovenia Work visa
  • Business and commercial activities with Slovenia
  • Marriage in Slovenia
  • Family Reunion/Dependent Visa
  • Admission of Children to Schools in Slovenia
  • Cases or Court proceedings in Slovenia
  • To inherit properties in Slovenia
  • Resident visa applications
  • Permanent residency application
  • Adoption involving Slovenia
  • To get a medical license in Slovenia
  • To get a driving license in Slovenia

Documents that Require an Apostille for Use in Slovenia

Since India and Slovenia established diplomatic relations in 1992, the cooperation in business,trade, cultural exchange, and education have been on the rise. Hence, the requirement for Indian document legalization for use in Slovenia is also increasing. Following are the type of documents that may require an apostille:

  1. Personal Documents
  2. Educational Documents
  3. Commercial Documents

Following are the documents that need an apostille based on the purpose of visit:

Apostille Documents for Work Visa to Slovenia

Slovenia is in high demand for skilled professionals in the fields of IT, Manufacturing, and Healthcare. Hence, the flow of Indians to Slovenia is gradually increasing. Your employer from Slovenia may specify the documents that need an apostille. Given below are the list of documents that need an apostille from Slovenia authority for a work visa:

Document Apostille for Slovenia Student Visa

Slovenia is home to many top ranked universities such as University of Ljubljana. Hence, Slovenia is becoming a growing destination for Indian students in the fields of Engineering, Social sciences, and business. Following are the documents you may need to submit with an apostille to your university and Slovenia embassy as part of your admission process:

  • Degree Certificate Apostille
  • Masters Apostille if applicable
  • PhD certificate apostille if applicable
  • Diploma apostille if applicable
  • School Leaving Certificate apostille if applicable
  • 10th/ 12th Marksheet if applicable
  • Birth certificate

Apostille for Slovenia: Process

In India, the ministry of external affairs is in charge of providing an apostille on your documents. There are established verification and attestation procedures to get an apostille in India. Following are three different procedures to get an apostille for Slovenia:

  1. Authentication by State Department 
  2. SDM Authentication 
  3. Chamber of Commerce Authentication – Apostille process for commercial documents 

Let us explore each of the methods in detail to find out which one you need to choose.

State Verification Method for Obtaining Apostille

State verification is usually required for educational and personal documents. This method involves the verification of documents at the source. 

Following are the steps involved in the state attestation method of obtaining an apostille:

  1. Notary Attestation
  2. State Department Attestation
  3. MEA verification
  4. MEA Apostille

We will walk you through each step of the apostille process in detail:

Notary Attestation

A notary is a public authority who can authenticate a public document . This step is common for international and domestic attestation. In this step, a public notary will verify and attest with signature and seal on your document. 

State Department Attestation

State departments involved in attestation process are:

  • State Home Department (For personal documents)
  • State Human Resource Department (For educational documents)

In case of educational documents the state HR department will verify the signature/seal on the certificate. Subsequently, the department will attest the document.

MEA Verification and Apostille

This is the final verification step where the ministry of external affairs will verify the signature on the document. Finally, the MEA will attest the document with an apostille stamp. 

SDM Authentication Method for Obtaining an Apostille

Attestation by sub divisional magistrate is a commonly used and faster process to get an apostille from MEA. Unless, Slovenia embassy or authority specifies to get state attestation you can get any document apostilled with this method.

Following are the steps involved in SDM authentication Method:

  1. Notarization
  2. SDM Attestation
  3. Verification by MEA
  4. Apostille by MEA

Let us explore each step in detail:

Notarization

Notarization is a common step in both methods. In this step an authorized public notary will verify the document and signatures on it. Subsequently, the notary attest the document with sign/seal.

SDM Attestation

Sub divisional magistrate is an authority involved in this attestation process. You can approach the Sub divisional magistrate in your district or your service provider will do this on behalf of you. The SDM will also conduct a verification before attesting the document with seal and signature.

Verification and Apostille by MEA

In this step the ministry of external affairs will receive the document through your apostille agency. The ministry will make a final verification of the signature on the document. Subsequently, MEA officials will paste a certificate on your document known as an apostille stamp. 

Chamber of Commerce Authentication Method for Apostille

Chamber of commerce attestation method is used for getting an apostille on your commercial documents. The list of some documents that may require an attestation from chamber of commerce before moving to MEA for an apostille includes:

 

The steps involved in receiving an apostille on your commercial document for use in Slovenia are:

  1. Notary attestation
  2. Chamber of commerce attestation
  3. MEA Verification
  4. MEA Apostille

Notary Attestation

This step is not mandatory for all commercial documents. Documents such as power of attorney and affidavit need to get a notary from a public notary.

Chamber of Commerce Attestation

The Chamber of Commerce is a business organization representing local businesses. It acts as an intermediary between the government and business community. You need to submit your documents, preferably, at the local branch of the chamber of commerce. The chamber of commerce verifies your document and confirms that your commercial documents are legitimate and issued by a registered business. This level of attestation makes the MEA verification step easier. 

After verification, the local chamber of commerce will attest the document with a seal and signature.

MEA Verification and Apostille

In this step your commercial document will be submitted to the ministry of external affairs by your apostille service provider. The ministry will do a final round of verification to authenticate your commercial document for Slovenia. Then, the MEA official will affix a certificate on your document. This certificate known as an apostille stamp will legalize your commercial documents in Slovenia.

Cost of Apostille for Slovenia

The cost of an apostille for Slovenia may vary depending on the following factors:

  • Type of Document 
  • Number of Documents
  • State of Issuance
  • Authentication Method (State/SDM/Chamber of commerce)
  • Requirement of additional services such as courier, affidavit, and translation
  • The delivery speed (Talkal, Standard, Normal)

Time Required to Get an Apostille for Slovenia

The time taken to get an apostille varies depending on various factors. However, the apostille on commercial documents can be obtained within 3 to 5 working days. The personal and educational documents apostille may take time if the state department attestation is required. Some states take up to 30 days to finish the verification process. 

On the other hand, SDM verification is faster and will get over within 3 to 4 days. Thus, personal and educational document apostille may take 4 to 30 days depending on various factors.

Translation Requirements for Slovenia Apostille

Slovenian is the official language of Slovenia. Thus, you may need to translate your documents into Slovenian to accept it as legal in Slovenia. You should check with the Slovenian authorities to know if translation is required on original documents, apostille or both. If the document is in any of the local languages such as Hindi, translation is mandatory. 

Documents Required to Apply for an Apostille for Slovenia

To apply for an apostille for Slovenia, you need to provide following documents to your apostille service provider:

  • Original certificate(s) that need to be apostilled
  • Photocopy of Passport as an identity proof

Getting an Apostille for Slovenia is a time and energy consuming process. However, with proper guidance from the experts you will be able to get it done fast and securely. Looking for an apostille service for your Slovenia visit? Fill the apostille application form. 

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Slovenia  joined the Hague apostille convention on June 8, 1992. Thus an Indian citizen does not need to get an embassy attestation to legalize documents in Slovenia.

No. Slovenia is a member of Hague Apostille convention which abolished the requirement for legalization of foreign documents. Thus, an apostille is enough to legalize an Indian document in Slovenia. Embassy attestation is not needed for Slovenia.

Yes. You can approach an apostille service provider to receive an apostille stamp from MEA India. You do not have to visit India for this purpose.

No. You cannot approach the Ministry of external affairs India to get an apostille on your documents. MEA has outsourced the apostille and attestation services to private service providers to decrease the burden on MEA and fasten the process.