Complete 4-step legalisation chain: Notarisation → Ministry of Education → MFA Authentication → Embassy Superlegalisation. Serving all 36 Nigerian states and international clients remotely. Free consultation: +234 905 681 0856.
Certified copy of your document by a licensed Nigerian Notary Public. First step for all legalization processes.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) authentication + Ministry of Education for educational documents.
Final embassy stamp confirming your document is valid for use in the destination country.
Additional verification step required by certain embassies (beyond standard legalization).
Certified translation of documents when required by the destination embassy.
We help prepare and authenticate all travel-related documents for visa applications.
Certified by Notary Public
For educational documents only
Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Destination country's embassy
For specific countries
Official Spanish Legalization
Document successfully legalized for Spain
MFA Authentication Complete
Ministry of Foreign Affairs certification
Document Processing
Complete authentication and legalization
"They helped me legalize my certificates for the Qatar embassy. Fast, reliable, and professional. Highly recommended!"
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We handle everything – from notary pickup to embassy drop-off. Free consultation.
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"Averion handled the full legalisation chain for my medical certificate — notary, Ministry of Education, MFA, UAE Embassy. Done in 3 weeks. Efficient and professional."
"My degree had to go through 4 steps before the Polish Embassy would accept it. Averion coordinated everything. I did not have to visit a single government office myself."
Licensed notary public certifies your documents
For academic certificates only (degrees, transcripts)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs stamps the document
Destination country's embassy in Abuja stamps
Total timeline: typically 2–4 weeks end to end
Averion Global Consult coordinates every step — you just provide the original documents.
Not all countries require the same process. Understanding the difference helps you avoid wasting time or money on the wrong procedure.
| Process | For Which Countries | Authority Involved | Final Step |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apostille | Countries under the Hague Apostille Convention | Ministry of Foreign Affairs only | MFA Apostille stamp — no embassy needed |
| Legalisation | Non-Hague countries | MFA + destination embassy | Embassy stamp/seal in Abuja |
| Superlegalisation | Countries requiring additional embassy verification | MFA + embassy + Ministry in destination country | Extra verification step in destination country |
Examples: Apostille applies to France, Netherlands, Poland (for some documents). Superlegalisation applies to Spain, Portugal, UAE, Austria, Italy, Qatar, China, and Saudi Arabia — these countries require the full Notarisation → MFA → Embassy chain.
Each embassy has its own appointment system, payment method, and document requirements. Here is what you need to know for the most commonly requested countries.
Appointment booking required via the Spanish Embassy portal. Accepts birth, marriage, education, and business documents. Process: Notarisation → MFA → Spanish Embassy Abuja. See Spain Study Visa Guide →
Appointment via Portugal Embassy. Processing time: 3–5 working days after submission. All documents require MFA authentication before embassy submission. See Portugal Study Visa Guide →
Submit directly at the Italian Embassy in Abuja. MFA authentication is mandatory before embassy submission — documents presented without MFA stamp will be rejected.
All submissions via VFS Global (not the Embassy directly). Appointment booking at VFS is mandatory. Payment via UBA bank. Document collection on Fridays only. Processing: approximately 2 weeks. See Belgium Legalisation Guide →
Submission via VFS Global only — direct Embassy submission not accepted. Requires notarisation + MFA Remita payment + VFS submission. Processing: 3 working days at VFS. See China Legalisation Guide →
Submit at Qatar Embassy Abuja — no appointment required, walk-ins accepted. Fees charged per page. Degree certificates must be submitted with academic transcripts. See Qatar Legalisation Guide →
Appointment required at the Austrian Embassy Abuja. Accepts education certificates, legal affidavits, and company documents. Full MFA authentication required before submission.
Process: MFA authentication → Embassy submission. Required for visa, residency, or study in Poland. Note: Poland recognises apostille for some document types — confirm which applies to yours before proceeding. See Poland Study Visa Guide →
Fees vary by document type and destination embassy. The table below shows typical ranges — always confirm current rates with the relevant embassy before submission.
| Process | Estimated Fee | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Notarisation | ₦5,000 – ₦10,000 | Licensed Notary Public (NBA) |
| MFA Authentication | ₦1,000 – ₦3,000 per document | Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja |
| Embassy Legalisation | ₦20,000 – ₦40,000 per document | Destination embassy (varies) |
| Superlegalisation | ₦30,000 – ₦50,000 per document | Embassy + MFA + additional step |
💡 Always confirm fees on the official embassy website before submission. Averion Global Consult provides a transparent, itemised quote before any work begins.
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Averion Global Consult provides professional document authentication, legalisation and notarisation services for Nigerian clients nationwide and internationally. We manage the complete 4-step legalisation chain — Notarisation, Ministry of Education, MFA, and Embassy Superlegalisation — for all destinations including Canada, UK, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Qatar, UAE and more. We serve clients from all 36 Nigerian states and international clients remotely. Call +234 905 681 0856 to start today.
