Translation, apostille and legalization in Covalima
Covalima lies on the south coast along the Indonesian border, with Suai as its administrative centre. We translate, legalize and prepare your official documents — from birth certificates to diplomas and contracts — for use in Timor-Leste and abroad. We work in Tetum, Portuguese, Indonesian, English and many other languages.
How it works in Covalima
Email us scans of your documents. We confirm the requirements and give you a fixed price. Originals can be sent by courier or collected by arrangement, and we deliver the finished documents to Suai or anywhere else in Covalima.
For interpreting in Covalima, tell us if you need a local language such as Bunak, Tetun Terik; we will confirm availability.
- Capital
- Suai
- Administrative posts and localities
- Fatululic, Fatumean, Fohorem, Maucatar, Suai, Tilomar, Zumalai
- Local languages
- Bunak, Tetun Terik
Our services in Covalima
- Certified translation in CovalimaTranslations of official documents, signed and stamped for authorities, courts, universities and embassies.
- Apostille in CovalimaApostille certificates for documents to be used in countries that are party to the Hague Apostille Convention.
- Consular legalization in CovalimaLegalization of documents through the consulate of the country where they will be used.
- Embassy legalization in CovalimaAuthentication of documents at embassies in Dili and abroad, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs steps.
- Notary services in CovalimaNotarization of signatures, documents and translations, arranged with a notary.
- Certified true copies in CovalimaCertified copies of your originals, so you can keep the originals safe.
- Power of attorney in CovalimaDrafting, translation, notarization and legalization of powers of attorney.
- Document retrieval in CovalimaWe obtain civil, academic, company and court documents from the issuing offices for you.
- Interpreting in CovalimaConsecutive and simultaneous interpreters for meetings, courts, notaries, medical appointments and events.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to travel to Dili for this service?
No. Clients in Covalima can send documents by email and courier. We explain every step before we start.
Do you work with clients in Suai?
Yes. We work with individuals, companies and institutions in Suai and throughout Covalima.
Do I need an apostille or legalization?
It depends on the country that issued the document and the country where it will be used. Between members of the Hague Apostille Convention an apostille is enough; elsewhere consular or embassy legalization is needed. We confirm the correct route.
Municipalities
Request a quote
Prices vary with the document, the languages and the legalization steps. Send us the document and you get a fixed quote before we start.