Steps to Get an Apostille for Documents in Kyrgyzstan:
Determine the Document Type: Common documents that can be apostilled in Kyrgyzstan include:
Birth certificates
Marriage certificates
Academic diplomas and transcripts
Notarized documents (e.g., powers of attorney, affidavits)
Court decisions and other official documents issued by state authorities
Obtain the Document: The document must be issued by a Kyrgyzstani authority. For example:
Birth, marriage, or death certificates issued by the Civil Registry Office.
Academic diplomas from Kyrgyz universities or educational institutions.
Notarized documents from licensed Kyrgyzstani notaries.
Official documents issued by government bodies or courts.
Notarization (if required): If your document needs to be notarized (e.g., powers of attorney, contracts), it must first be notarized by a licensed Kyrgyzstani notary public before it can be apostilled.
Submit the Document to the Ministry of Justice: The Ministry of Justice of Kyrgyzstan is responsible for issuing apostilles. You will need to submit your document to the Ministry’s Department of Legal Services, which processes apostille requests. You can submit your documents either:
In person at the Ministry of Justice in Bishkek (the capital city).
By mail to the Ministry’s office.
Complete the Apostille Application: When submitting your document, you will need to fill out a request form for the apostille. This form can be obtained directly from the Ministry or downloaded from the Ministry’s official website.
Pay the Apostille Fee: There is a processing fee for apostille services. The fee can be paid in cash if you are submitting in person or via another method if you are submitting by mail. It is best to confirm the exact amount of the fee with the Ministry of Justice, as it may vary.
Processing Time:
In-person submissions: Apostille processing usually takes 1–2 business days if you apply in person.
By mail: If submitting by post, the process may take 5–7 business days, depending on the volume of requests and postal delivery times.
Collect the Apostilled Document: After the apostille is applied, you can collect the apostilled document from the Ministry of Justice. If you submitted the document by mail, it will be returned to you by post.
Key Points:
Kyrgyzstan is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so documents apostilled in Kyrgyzstan are valid in other countries that are part of the convention and vice versa.
Only the Ministry of Justice is authorized to issue apostilles for documents in Kyrgyzstan.
If you need to use foreign documents in Kyrgyzstan, they must be apostilled in the country of origin before they can be used.
Documents and Information You Will Need:
The original document that you want apostilled.
A completed apostille request form.
Proof of identity (passport or national ID may be required).
Payment for the apostille fee.
Where to Go for Apostille in Kyrgyzstan:
Ministry of Justice of the Kyrgyz Republic:
Address: Ministry of Justice, 1 Toktonaliev Street, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
For detailed and up-to-date information, including the latest fees and any additional documentation, it is advisable to visit the Ministry of Justice website or contact them directly.
