Whenever submitting a foreign document in a language other than Spanish to the consulates of Argentina, it will likely need to be translated to Spanish. In addition to the translation, there can be other requirements, such as apostille and certification. Foreign documents are used for several processes, such as citizenship to Argentina and visas to Argentina. In today’s article, we will discuss the requirements for submitting foreign documents to the consulates of Argentina in the United States.
The first step for submitting a foreign document to the consulate of Argentina is to verify if it was issued in a country that is a member of the 1961 Hague Convention. In other words, does it come from a country that issues apostilles? If the document is from the United States, the answer is yes; the United States is a party to the 1961 Hague Convention and issues apostilles. For more information about apostille countries, click here.
If the document was issued in the United States, it must be legalized with the apostille from the issuing state. For example, if the document was issued in Florida, then you must apply for an apostille from the State of Florida. If the document was issued by the federal government, such as FBI background checks, a federal apostille is required from the U.S. Department of State.
Once you obtain the apostille, now you are ready for the translation step. Both the apostille and document must be translated to Spanish. It is important to work with a professional translator who is familiar with these types of documents to ensure the translation is complete and accurate. A correct translation will ensure you do not face any delays or rejections in your process.
Submitting documents in English or other languages to the consulates of Argentina is very common. These types of documents are used for all kinds of processes, including applying for Argentine citizenship, applying for work visas to Argentina and others.
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