How to check if you need an apostille for Czech documents

The requirement for an apostille between the Czech Republic and another state varies on a case-by-case basis. For some it is mandatory for document recognition with the country, for others, it is unnecessary, and in certain cases, no this procedure exists at all.

On our website we have a dedicated form to check whether an apostille is required between the Czech Republic and your specific state. Select the country, and the form will provide a detailed explanation of whether this certification is needed in your particular situation – including the current regulations in 2025 and actual cases we have encountered (including special circumstances if any). This is the most reliable way to find out this information.

APOSTILLE VERIFICATION FORM (if apostille is required from and for Czech republic)

Below we provide a list of countries where are typically required and not required, however, please note this list does not include all of them which exists in the world. For the most accurate information, we recommend using the form above.

Main countries where an apostille is (formally) NOT REQUIRED: Austria, Belarus, Bulgaria, Hungary, Spain, Italy, Cyprus, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, France, Croatia, Montenegro, Switzerland.

Although these states should not require this type of certification for Czech documents, our experience and our clients’ reviews show that many still demand one in practice. We recommend obtaining an apostille anyway, just in case.

Main countries where an apostille is REQUIRED: Australia, Azerbaijan, England (United Kingdom), Armenia, Belgium, Germany, Georgia, Netherlands, Denmark, Israel, Italy, India, Kazakhstan, Canada, China, Latvia, Lithuania, New Zealand, Norway, United States of America (USA), Tajikistan, Turkey, Finland, Sweden.

Czech documents will only be recognized with an apostille in these states. Similarly, Czech authorities require same certification for papers from these countries.

Some countries do not use apostilles but instead require the so-called "consular legalization" (also called "superlegalization" or "consular certification").

Superlegalization is usually required by the following countries: United Arab Emirates (Abu Dhabi, Dubai), Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and many African states. For detailed information on superlegalization, visit THIS PAGE of our website on our website. We also assist with obtaining this type of certification.