Data version: 17.05.2026
Countries and document legalisation
Countries where our clients most often send Israeli documents. Every country listed is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention of 1961 and accepts the Israeli apostille. If your destination is not listed, message us on WhatsApp and we will confirm the route.
| Country | Hague 1961 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | English translation, notarized. |
| Austria | Yes | German sworn translation (Gerichtsdolmetscher). |
| Belarus | Yes | Translation to Russian typically used. |
| Belgium | Yes | French or Dutch sworn translator depending on receiving region. |
| Bulgaria | Yes | Bulgarian sworn translator. |
| Canada | Yes | Canada joined Hague Apostille Convention January 2024. Pre-Jan-2024 documents may have used legalisation chain instead. |
| China | Yes | China joined Hague Apostille Convention November 2023. Receiving authorities may still expect Chinese certified translation. |
| Cyprus | Yes | Greek or English translation typically. |
| Czech Republic | Yes | Czech court-sworn translator. |
| Estonia | Yes | Estonian sworn translator. |
| France | Yes | French sworn translator (traducteur assermenté). |
| Georgia | Yes | Georgian or Russian translation. |
| Germany | Yes | German sworn translation required for most uses (vereidigter Übersetzer). |
| Greece | Yes | Greek sworn translator. |
| Hungary | Yes | Hungarian official translation. |
| Italy | Yes | Italian sworn translation (traduzione giurata). |
| Kazakhstan | Yes | Russian or Kazakh translation accepted. |
| Latvia | Yes | Latvian sworn translator. |
| Lithuania | Yes | Lithuanian sworn translator. |
| Moldova | Yes | Romanian or Russian translation. |
| Netherlands | Yes | Sworn Dutch translator (beëdigd vertaler). |
| Poland | Yes | Polish sworn translator (tłumacz przysięgły). |
| Portugal | Yes | Portugal accepts Israeli apostille. AIMA (immigration) accepts documents in Portuguese, English, French, and Spanish without translation; civil-registry, notary, and Conservatoria require sworn Portuguese translation by a Portuguese lawyer-notary or sworn translator. |
| Romania | Yes | Romanian sworn translator. |
| Russia | Yes | Russian Apostille recognized. Translation to Russian via sworn translator typically required for use in Russia. |
| Spain | Yes | Spanish sworn translator (traductor jurado). |
| Switzerland | Yes | Canton receiving authority may have specific format requirements. |
| Thailand | — | Thailand approved accession to the Hague Apostille Convention in December 2025; entry into force is expected late 2026. Until then, the full legalisation chain applies: Israeli MFA apostille, then Royal Thai Embassy in Tel Aviv legalisation, then sworn Thai translation in Bangkok, then Thai MFA Consular Department certification. |
| Ukraine | Yes | Translation to Ukrainian or Russian, notarized. |
| United Kingdom | Yes | English translation, notarized. |
| United States | Yes | Apostille from Israeli MFA covers Israeli-issued documents. State-specific receiving requirements may add steps on US side. |
Exact processing times and fees depend on the document type and the receiving authority. We give a realistic estimate after we see the document.