Detailed information about the school certificate
To prepare your school-age children's school certificates for use in Paraguay, the following steps are required:
1. Obtaining certified copies of school certificates:
Responsible school: Contact the school that issued the certificate and request certified copies of the certificates.
Application:
In person: Visit the school office with a valid ID document.
In writing: Send an informal application with the relevant data and a copy of your ID to the school.
Fees: The cost of certified copies varies depending on the school. Find out about the current fees in advance.
Processing time: As a general rule, you should expect a processing time of up to two weeks.
2. Certification by the responsible school authority:
Competent authority: After receipt of the certified copies, these must be certified by the responsible school authority (e.g. district government or school board).
Application:
In person: Visit the relevant authority with the certified copies of the certificates.
In writing: Send the certified copies to the authority together with an informal application and a stamped envelope.
Fees: The costs for certification vary depending on the federal state and authority. Find out about the current fees in advance.
Processing time: The processing time can vary depending on the authority. Find out about the current processing times in advance.
3. Applying for the Apostille:
Competent authority: The apostille is issued by the state authority of the federal state in which the certificates were issued. In many cases, these are the regional councils or district governments.
Application:
In person: Visit the relevant authority with the certified copies of the certificates.
In writing: Send the certified copies to the authority together with an informal application and a stamped envelope.
Fees: The cost for the apostille is usually 25.00 euros per document.
Processing time: The processing time can vary depending on the authority. Find out about the current processing times in advance.
Important instructions:
Validity: Make sure that the certificates, super-legalizations and apostilles are still valid at the time of use in Paraguay. Some countries only accept documents if they were issued or certified within the last six months.
Contact: It is advisable to contact the relevant authorities in advance to find out about the current requirements, fees and processing times.
Please note that fees and processing times may vary depending on the state and agency. It is therefore advisable to arrange for the necessary documents early to avoid delays in the immigration process.