Certified translation
Official translations of civil-status records, diplomas, court rulings and contracts, accepted by authorities, universities and embassies.
Embassy & consulate legalization in Burundi
For countries that do not accept the apostille: the full legalization chain, from the ministry to the embassy or consulate.
When the destination country is not party to the Hague Convention – for example the United Arab Emirates and several countries in the Middle East and Africa – your documents must follow a legalization chain: authentication by the issuing authority, legalization by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then by the embassy or consulate of the country concerned.
Most diplomatic missions are based in Bujumbura; for countries without an embassy in Burundi, we work through the mission accredited for the region. We prepare the file, book the appointments, follow every step and return the document ready to use, translated if required.
Documents we handle
- Civil-status documents for marriage or family reunification
- Diplomas for study or work abroad
- Employment contracts and employer letters
- Commercial documents, invoices, certificates of origin
- Powers of attorney and sworn statements
Available across Burundi
- Bujumbura
- Gitega
- Ngozi
- Kayanza
- Kirundo
- Muyinga
- Ruyigi
- Cankuzo
- Rumonge
- Makamba
- Bururi
- Rutana
- Muramvya
- Mwaro
- Karusi
- Cibitoke
- Bubanza
Languages we translate
How it works
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Send your request
Use the form, email or phone. A photo or scan of your documents is enough to get started.
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Get a free quote
We check the requirements of the destination country and authority, then send a clear price and deadline.
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We handle everything
Translation, certification, notary, apostille or embassy: we manage every step and keep you updated.
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Delivery
Electronic copy plus originals handed over in person, by courier or by international shipping.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps are involved?
Usually three: issuing authority, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, embassy or consulate. Some countries add a step on arrival (for example a certificate from the local ministry).
Can you legalize foreign documents for use in Burundi?
Yes. Through our international network we can arrange legalization in the issuing country and then with the relevant Burundian mission.
All our services
Apostille
Burundi is party to the Hague Convention: an apostille makes your documents valid in over 120 countries without consular legalization.
Notary services
Certified true copies, powers of attorney, signature authentication and declarations: we arrange the notary appointment.
Certified true copies
Keep your originals safe: we obtain certified true copies accepted by universities, employers and authorities.
Power of attorney
Authorise a relative or professional to act on your behalf in Burundi or abroad: inheritance, banking, property, administrative procedures.
Document retrieval
From abroad or another province, we retrieve your official documents from communes, courts, schools and authorities.
Interpreting
Consecutive, simultaneous and liaison interpreting on site, by phone or by video conference.
Need an official document translated or legalized?
Our prices depend on the document type, language pair, deadline and the official steps required. Send us your request: quotes are free and without obligation.