Attestation is one of a few terms that are used to describe the process to make Canadian documents valid for use abroad. The term attestation is commonly used by embassies and consulates of some countries, such as the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Egypt, to name a few.
However, attestation is not the only term to describe the process. You may hear apostille, authentication, or legalization. These terms are similar and each has a place to describe certain steps of the process.
If your educational documents are destined for a country that is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, then you will need to have your documents apostilled. If your educational documents are destined for a country that is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, then you will need to have your documents legalized (or attested).
For more information on how to determine which process applies to you, take a look at this helpful article: The Hague Apostille Convention Vs. Document Legalization
Contact an expert and International Documents Canada (IDC) to discuss your situation and the particular requirements to ensure your documents are prepared correctly.
Call IDC toll free at 1-888-433-1011, or send us an online contact form.
