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Publication date: 14.11.2025
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Publication date: 14.11.2025
07.11.2025 11:27:59 Yes, the Ukrainian Consulate in Edinburgh can assist with the legalization of UK-issued documents for their official use in Ukraine, such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, or educational diplomas. However, the process follows specific international procedures. Since both Ukraine and the United Kingdom are parties to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention, UK-issued public documents must first be legalized by obtaining an Apostille stamp from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Once the Apostille is affixed, no additional consular legalization is required for Ukraine. The Consulate may, however, certify translations of these documents into Ukrainian or confirm their authenticity for submission to Ukrainian authorities. Applicants should ensure that all documents are complete, properly apostilled, and, if necessary, translated into Ukrainian by a certified translator before submission.
07.11.2025 11:35:43 The Ukrainian Consulate in Edinburgh does not perform primary legalization of UK documents but can provide supplementary notarial or translation certification when needed for use in Ukraine. Under the Hague Apostille Convention, UK-issued documents—such as birth, marriage, or education certificates—must first receive an Apostille from the FCDO, which verifies the authenticity of the issuing authority. Once apostilled, these documents are automatically recognized in Ukraine without further consular legalization. If a Ukrainian institution requires a translated version, the Consulate can verify the translation or notarize the translator’s signature. For specific cases, such as academic recognition or civil status registration, applicants are advised to confirm the document format and translation requirements with the relevant Ukrainian authority before submission.
09.11.2025 23:39:09 Вітаю. Ні, Консульство України в Единбурзі не може легалізувати документи, видані органами влади Великої Британії. Велика Британія та Україна є учасницями Гаазької конвенції 1961 року, яка скасовує вимогу консульської легалізації іноземних офіційних документів. Це означає, що для визнання британських документів в Україні вони мають пройти процедуру апостилювання, а не консульської легалізації.
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