Attest documents for use in New Zealand

Certify documents issued in over 100 countries for official use in New Zealand

Certify documents issued in over 100 countries for official use in New Zealand

Isarey works across multiple jurisdictions to legalize international documents so that they are valid for submission to New Zealand authorities.

We legalize all types of official documents for use in New Zealand, including identity documents, birth and marriage certificates, criminal record certificates, academic diplomas and corporate documents.

We work locally with certification specialists, notaries, law firms and certifiedEnglishtranslators in over 100 countries, certifying documents for use in New Zealand, including documents issued in:

New Zealand is a signatory to the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents Hague Apostille ConventionExternal link (opens in new tab). This means that official documents issued in other signatory countries can be certified by an Apostille Stamp in the country where they have been issued. This stamp will generally be accepted directly by New Zealand authorities as confirmation of the document’s authenticity without need for further certification in New Zealand.

However, documents from non-Apostille countries must be legalized by the authorities of the issuing country and then attested by the local New Zealand embassy or consulate. This applies to documents in countries such as: AE United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates - TW TaiwanTaiwan - MY MalaysiaMalaysia - TH ThailandThailand - ZM ZambiaZambia - QA QatarQatar

If you have documents issued in New Zealand:

Isarey also certifies documents issued in New Zealand for use abroad, including New Zealand birth, death and marriage certificates, diplomas and criminal record certificates. For further information, please see:

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Certified Translation

When documents are written in a language that is not an official language of New Zealand, then a certified translation may also be required. It is important to ensure that the certified translation is valid for use in New Zealand. Translations not done in New Zealand may require separate legalization alongside the original document.

Isarey provides document attestation services to private, corporate and institutional clients worldwide. Our presence in different jurisdictions and our local experience and expertise dealing directly with authorities and embassies in different countries means we can save you time, frustration and money, ensuring that documents are properly prepared so that they are accepted by New Zealand authorities.

To find out about certifying documents for use in New Zealand, use our online quotation form or email us a scan or description of the documents you need to certify. We will get back to you directly with a quotation and details of how to proceed:

6 steps to certify document for use in New Zealand

  1. Upload the documents you need attested or send them to us by email.
  2. Our experts will pre-check your documents to ensure that they are eligible for Apostille certification or consular legalization in the country where they are issued, and we’ll assist you locally in preparing them if required.
  3. We’ll send you a quotation with the total cost of the process (final price including all fees, certified translation when required and courier costs) and an estimation of how long the process will take to complete.
  4. We’ll arrange a secure courier to collect your original documents (where electronic versions are not sufficient).
  5. As soon as we receive your documents, we will confirm your order and proceed with the attestation process. Where appropriate, we will arrange certified copies for the attestation process so that we can return your originals directly.
  6. We return the attested documents to you by secure international courier.

New Zealand Resources

New Zealand news and resources: visas, business and immigration

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New Zealand Visa and Immigration Resources
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New Zealand - UK Foreign travel advice
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This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel to New Zealand.
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Living in New Zealand
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Information for British citizens moving to or living in New Zealand, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
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New Zealand travel advice
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Travel Advice and Advisories from the Government of Canada for New Zealand.
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New Zealand Doing Business
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New Zealand - Country Commercial Guide
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Discusses key New Zealand economic indicators and trade statistics, which countries are dominant in the market, and other issues that affect trade.
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New Zealand Visa and Immigration News
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New Zealand Revises Visa Regulations for Foreign Workers, Limits Family Sponsorship
Right arrowwww.travelandtourworld.com
On June 26, 2024, New Zealand introduced modifications to its visa regulations, affecting specific groups of foreign workers and their families.
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Immigration Update - Accredited Employer Work Visas
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From Monday, 27 November, many work visa holders can apply to extend their three-year Accredited Employer Work Visas (AEWVs)
How to apply and migrate to New Zealand as a skilled worker on a work visa
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Working while on a student visa is legal in New Zealand, however, there are several conditions that must be met. Students generally need to be studying full-time to be eligible for a student visa and in-study work rights.
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New Zealand Accredited Employer Work Visa policy
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The government of New Zealand has published a policy outline for the job check application and labor market test portions of the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV).
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New Zealand post-study work visa updates
Right arrowwww.studyinternational.com
International students should take note of updates in New Zealand's post-study work visa and how it affects their employability and financial resources.
New Zealand: Information on the New Accredited Employer Work Visa Program
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The New Zealand government announced that the new Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) program will open for Employer Accreditation applications from May 23, 2022
Covid 19 coronavirus: Travel ban for offshore NZ residents travelling on visa for the first time - NZ Herald
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Temporary visa holders stuck overseas pleading with the Government to let them return.
Law Society says safeguards in new law will protect immigrants
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The Law Society says immigrants can be reassured over new legislation after safeguards were introduced to protect them.
5 Things That You Need To Know About New Zealand Visa Online
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The first thing that you need to understand is that not all countries need NZeTA. If you belong to a country that is non-Visa Waiver, like China and India, then you wouldnt require an NZeTA.
New Work Visa Thresholds Another Blow To Migrant Workers
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Aaron Martin , leading New Zealand Immigration Lawyer shares his thoughts about the governments announcement to once again increase the renumeration thresholds for work and residence visas.
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Overseas visitors caught out by New Zealand's new travel rules have had their plans disrupted and faced thousands of dollars in extra expenses. Here's what they need to know.
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New Zealand Trade and Business News
Expat Guide to Living In New Zealand: Visa, Culture, Education and more
Right arrowwww.moneyinternational.com
Expat guide to living in New Zealand, choosing a place to live, what the country can offer in terms of healthcare, education and employment.
New Zealand stands to gain from Australias loss in China
Right arrowwww.globaltimes.cn
New Zealand has been ting a very positive and clear path in relation to China, in stark contrast to Australias hostile actions, which could result in major gains for New Zealand products and services in the Chinese market as Australia stands to lose, according to Chinese and New Zealand trade representatives.
Turkey, New Zealand eye boosting bilateral trade, ambassador says  Daily Sabah
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Turkey and New Zealand enjoy good relations with deep historical roots, with the country's ambassador to Ankara seeing good prospects for boosting...
Australia and New Zealand face challenges, but remain tempting markets
Right arrowwww.independent.ie
Though both countries have large tourism, hospitality, and education industries which have been severely hit by the near elimination of international travel, activity remains robust in other areas of the economy with construction and financial services leading the way.
A Guide For APAC Businesses Looking to Expand to Latin America
Right arrowwww.entrepreneur.com
Before 2000, there was little trade and business activity between Asia-Pacific (APAC) countries and Latin America. The two regions not only differ drastically when it comes to culture and language, but the physical distance between them also plays a role in relations. However, in recent years, there has been a steady uptick in trade partnerships and business activity.

The above links are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; Isarey bears no responsibility for the accuracy, content or policies of external websites.

Get a Quotation for your Documents

We price each certification process individually, depending on the type and quantity of documents to be attested, the country of issue, the country of use and intended purpose, urgency, whether certified translations are required as part of the process and courier costs.

To receive a quote, you can upload your documents using our online quotation form or send us your documents by email. After reviewing your documents and requirements, we will get back to you with a quotation:

If you don’t have the documents available, just describe the documents you need to certify, and we will get back to you with an estimation of cost and delivery times.

Using our quotation form, your documents will be uploaded over a secure connection and immediately encrypted on our server. For added protection, you can upload password-protected files (PDFExternal link (opens in new tab), Microsoft Office 365: Save a password protected document to prevent unauthorized people from opening it. Office DocumentsExternal link (opens in new tab), WinRAR Encryption Frequently asked question (FAQ) RAR foldersExternal link (opens in new tab)) and provide us with the passwords separately.

PERSONAL DATA: If your documents contain personal data belonging to people outside your household, please ensure that you are authorised to share this data before uploading your documents. If your documents contain sensitive personal data, such as biometric data, medical data or data on criminal convictions, please ensure that you indicate this when prompted, upon submitting your documents. For further information on our processing of personal data contained in uploaded documents, please see:
Privacy Policy (Customer Inquiries)

For further information on confidentiality in our handling of document content please see:
Confidentiality (Client Content)

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