Attesting Bangladeshi Documents (FAQs)

Yes - Bangladesh joined the Apostille Convention in July 2024.

Bangladeshi documents can be legalized for use abroad with an Apostille Stamp from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bangladesh when destined for other signatory countries without additional certification by the destination country.

When Bangladeshi documents are required for non-apostille countries, such as United Arab Emirates - Taiwan - Malaysia - Thailand - Qatar they need additional authentication by the embassy of the destination country in Dhaka.

For further information about Apostille certification in Bangladesh, see:
Bangladesh Apostille Services

Exceptions to the Apostille Convention - Bangladesh
The following countries have objected to the accession of Bangladesh to the Apostille Convention: Lithuania, Argentina, Denmark, France, Greece, Estonia, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Germany, Finland, Czechia. Bangladeshi documents required for submission to these countries may still require legalization by the embassy of the recipient country in Dhaka.
Recognition of Bangladesh Apostilles

Bangladeshi documents required for Germany
The German Embassy in Dhaka will not legalize documents issued in Bangladesh. It is only possible to verify the authenticity and accuracy of documents if an authority in Germany submits a request toe Embassy. Requests for document verification cannot be submitted to the Embassy by individuals.
See: German Embassy - Dhaka

The Bangladeshi Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues Apostille Stamps to authenticate public documents, including:

• Birth and Death Certificates issued by local government authorities or municipal offices;
• Muslin Marriage certificates (Nikah Nama) and other marriage certificates issued by local or civil courts or government agencies;
• Degrees, diplomas and academic transcripts issued by recognized institutions;
• Non-Marriage Certificates issued by the Deputy Commissioner;
• Police Clearance Certificates issued by the Bangladesh Police;
• 13.Medical Certificates issued by certified medical practitioners or hospitals;
• Hajj and Omrah Certificates;
• Court Judgments;
• Commercial Documents (Trade License, Incorporation certificates and Audit reports) and documents issued by the Local Chamber of Commerce, Joint company Registrar, Trade mark registrar Or Relevant Insurance offices and Ministry of Commerce;

Other documents, including translations and powers of attorney may be authenticated with an Apostille following certification in Bangladesh by a notary public.

To confirm whether your document is eligible for apostille authentication in Bangladesh, please Contact us and we’ll check your document free of charge. For further information about our Bangladeshi apostille services and for assistance obtaining official copies of Bangladeshi documents, see:
Bangladesh Apostille Services

Bangladesh Apostilles f the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are normally obtained in 5 working days

Apostilles issued in Bangladesh can be verified online:
Apostille verification

Apostilles issued in Bangladesh are digital (e-apostilles) and can be verified online here:
Apostille verification

Apostilles in Bangladesh are issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

A Bangladeshi Apostille is a certificate that is affixed to a public document. It certifies the authenticity of the signature appearing on the document as that of an authorized public official in Bangladesh and confirms the capacity of that official.

Bangladeshi Apostille stamps are often required when submitting a Bangladeshi document, such as a birth certificate, to the authorities of a foreign country or to a foreign embassy in Bangladesh (for example, as part of a visa or citizenship application). Apostilles are recognised by the authorities and embassies of countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention

For more information on Apostilles, see:
The ABCs of Apostilles (PDF)

Document legalization (or attestation) is a procedure which authenticates a public Bangladeshi document so that it can be submitted in another country for official or legal purposes - for example, if you need to submit a Bangladeshi birth certificate to the authority or embassy of another country, it will often need to be legalized.

Legalizing a document in Bangladesh certifies the authenticity of the signature appearing on the document as that of an authorized public official in Bangladesh and confirms the capacity of that official.

• Because Bangladesh is a member of the Apostille Convention, Bangladeshi documents can be legalized by means of an Apostille Stamp when being submitted to countries that are also members of the Hague Apostille Convention
• If a Bangladeshi document is required for a country that is not a member of the Apostille Convention, it will need to be legalized both by Bangladeshi authorities and by the embassy of the recipient country (embassy in Bangladesh or non-resident embassy accredited to Bangladesh).
  See: Document legalization - Wikipedia

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Duplicate copies of Bangladeshi birth and death certificates are available from the issuing authority (City Corporation, Municipality/Pourashava Office, Union Parishad Office or Cantonment Board). From abroad duplicate certificates can be obtained from a Bangladeshi Embassy

Copies of Muslim marriage certificates (Nikah Nama) can be obtained from the Muslim Marriage Registrar’s Office:
Kazi Office (in Bengali)

For other marriages, see:
Database of marriage registrars

Apostilles for Bangladeshi birth, death and marriage certificates are obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Birth and death certificates: A notarized copy of the birth or death certificate is required, issued by the Hospital or City Corporation / Municipality / Union Parishad. Certificates issued by hospitals need to be pre-certified by the Civil Surgeon / Ministry of Health.

Marriage Certificates / Nikah Nama: A notarized marriage certificate is required, issued by Nikah Registrar or Marriage Registrar.

Commercial Certificates can be authenticated with an Apostille from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Certificates must be pre-certified by the Local Chamber of Commerce, Joint Stock Company Registrar, Trademark Registrar or Ministry of Commerce.

Bangladeshi Police Clearance Certificates can be authenticated with an Apostille from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The police certificate must be certified by the Superintendent of Police.

Exceptions to the Apostille Convention - Bangladesh
The following countries have objected to the accession of Bangladesh to the Apostille Convention: Lithuania, Argentina, Denmark, France, Greece, Estonia, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Germany, Finland, Czechia. Bangladeshi documents required for submission to these countries may still require legalization by the embassy of the recipient country in Dhaka.
Recognition of Bangladesh Apostilles

Bangladeshi documents required for Germany
The German Embassy in Dhaka will not legalize documents issued in Bangladesh. It is only possible to verify the authenticity and accuracy of documents if an authority in Germany submits a request toe Embassy. Requests for document verification cannot be submitted to the Embassy by individuals.
See: German Embassy - Dhaka

Bangladeshi nationals residing abroad and foreign nationals returned abroad following their stay in Bangladesh can apply for a Police Clearance Certificate online:
Police Clearance Certificate

Apostilles to authenticate Bangladesh university degrees and transcripts are obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Depending on the awarding institution, pre-certification may required.

Translations in Bangladesh can be authenticated for use abroad with an Apostille Stamp from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Translations must be certified by a notary. Translations to Arabic must be certified by the Islamic Foundation.

Apostilles to authenticate Bangladesh Medical Certificates can be obtained from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The certificate must be pre-certified by a Civil Surgeon.