Legalising a document using an Apostille

The Finnish authorities may ask you to legalise a foreign document. This should be done in the country where the document was issued.

If the country in question has signed the Hague Convention of 1961, the document can be legalised using an Apostille. For more information about Apostille certificates and the authorities that issue them, visit the Hague Conventions website(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window).

Legalization of documents issued in Malawi

Malawi has signed the Hague Convention of 1961. Apostille certificates are issued by local authorities(Link to another website.) (Opens New Window).