When academic documents issued in Panama need to be used abroad, they must go through a formal authentication process to ensure their legal validity in the destination country. Depending on the country, this process may involve an apostille or consular legalization.
Process
- Signature by School Authority
The academic document must be duly signed by the principal or corresponding authority of the educational institution. - Authentication by MEDUCA
The document must be authenticated by the corresponding Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Education (MEDUCA) in Panama. - Authentication / Apostille at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- If the destination country is part of the Hague Apostille Convention, the document will be apostilled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- If not, the document must be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Consular Legalization (if applicable)
For countries that are not part of the Apostille Convention, the document must also be authenticated by the embassy or consulate of the destination country in Panama. - Courier Delivery
Once completed, the documents can be shipped securely to the destination country via an international courier service. - Certified Translation (if required)
If the documents need to be translated, we offer certified translations by an authorized public translator.
Contact Information
Edgardo Espinosa, Esq.
Attorney-at-Law and Sworn Translator
Email: info@certifiedtranslatorpanama.com
Address: The Century Tower, 4th Floor, Suite 401
Avenida Ricardo J. Alfaro
Panama City, Republic of Panama
Phone: +507 6290-3468