Sworn translation, apostille & legalisation in the Netherlands
Clear, source-based answers on what a sworn translation is, how the apostille works, and how Dutch authorities such as the IND treat your documents.
Apostille in the Netherlands: what it is and how to get one
An apostille is a standardised certificate that authenticates a Dutch public document for use abroad under the Hague Apostille Convention. Learn when you need one, how to obtain it, and how it works with a sworn translation.
Read more →Certified vs sworn translation: the difference explained
In the Netherlands a certified and a sworn translation mean the same thing in practice: a translation certified by a translator entered in the Rbtv. This page explains the Dutch position and the common confusions for internationals.
Read more →What is a sworn translation in the Netherlands?
A sworn translation is a translation certified by a translator sworn in before a Dutch court and entered in the Rbtv. It carries a statement, signature and stamp and is accepted by Dutch authorities such as the IND.
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