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🇫🇷 France · Hague Convention ✓

Apostille of Swiss documents for France

France is a party to the Hague Convention: your Swiss documents are recognised there on a simple apostille — no embassy leg. We obtain the document if needed, have it apostilled by the chancellery and translated — delivered ready to file.

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Instant online quote — a PDF copy is enough for most procedures.
The process for France
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Apostille is enough
Hague Convention — no consulate.
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Frequent documents
Birth certificate · Criminal record extract · Diplomas
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Certified translation
Added whenever the authority requires it.
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Indicative timeline
≈ 3–5 business days + transit.

Most requested documents for France

The papers our clients most often have legalised for this destination.

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Birth certificate
Obtained, certified and legalised for France by the book.
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Criminal record extract
Obtained, certified and legalised for France by the book.
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Diplomas
Obtained, certified and legalised for France by the book.
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Power of attorney
Obtained, certified and legalised for France by the book.
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Corporate documents
Obtained, certified and legalised for France by the book.

How it works

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Order online
Document, number of copies and intended use — your quote for France appears instantly.
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Retrieval & certification
Fresh civil-status extract, register extract or notarised certified copy.
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Hague apostille
Affixed by the competent State Chancellery.
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Translation & delivery
Certified translation if required, then tracked mail — to Switzerland or straight abroad.

What to know for France

Neighbouring and francophone, France still requires the apostille on Swiss documents: naturalisations, PACS and weddings, competitive exams, professional registrations. The upside: no translation needed for documents already in French.

For Swiss documents in German or Italian bound for France, we add the certified French translation in the same order.

A precise quote in two minutes

Enter the document, quantity and destination country — price and timeline appear instantly, Swiss postage included.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the apostille really enough for France?
Yes: France is a party to the Hague Convention — the Swiss apostille is recognised without further legalisation. The usual local requirements remain: a recent document and, often, a certified translation.
Do I need a translation?
Usually yes, in the official language of the receiving authority. We produce recognised certified translations — send us the instruction you received and we adapt.
How long does it take overall?
About 3–5 business days for retrieval and apostille, plus translation if required and postal transit. The online quote shows the precise timeline.
Can you send the document directly to France?
Yes — tracked or express international mail, to your address, your representative or the receiving authority.