Egyptian universities and ministries regularly require legalised Palestinian school and university certificates, and family documents for residence.
Egypt is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so documents travelling in either direction go through the full consular legalisation chain.
Palestinian documents for use in Egypt
- Issuing authority or notaryCertified copy, or the stamp of the relevant ministry (education, justice, interior).
- Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and ExpatriatesAuthentication of the previous signature.
- Embassy or representative office of EgyptLegalisation by the mission of Egypt accredited for Palestine.
- Certified translationInto the language required by the receiving authority, before or after legalisation as required.
Documents from Egypt for use in Palestine
- Authentication in EgyptBy the competent authority and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Egypt.
- Palestinian embassy in EgyptConsular legalisation.
- Certified Arabic translationPrepared in Palestine for ministries, courts and banks.
Translation
Documents issued in Arabic usually do not need translation for Egypt. Documents in English or other languages need a certified Arabic translation.
Embassy requirements and fees change frequently. We confirm the current procedure for your specific document before you pay.
Related services
- Embassy & consular legalisationFull legalisation chain for Palestinian documents used abroad and foreign documents used in Palestine.
- Ministry authentication (MOFA)Authentication at the Palestinian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates and line ministries.
- Certified translationSigned and stamped translations accepted by embassies, ministries, universities and courts.
- Power of attorneyDrafting, translation, notarisation and legalisation of powers of attorney for use in Palestine or abroad.
Frequently asked questions
Does Egypt accept an apostille on Palestinian documents?
No. Palestinian documents cannot receive an apostille because Palestine is not a party to the Convention. They are authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates and legalised by the mission of Egypt.
How long does legalisation for Egypt take?
It depends on the document and on the current workload and appointment system of the Egypt mission. We give you a realistic estimate with the quote and keep you informed at each step.
Can you do everything without me being present?
In most cases, yes. Where a mission requires the applicant's presence or a power of attorney, we tell you in advance.