Translation, apostille and legalization in Dili
Dili is the national capital, home to most ministries, courts, universities and embassies. 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 Dili
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 in Dili town or anywhere else in the municipality.
For interpreting in Dili, tell us if you need a local language such as Tetun Prasa, Mambai; we will confirm availability.
- Capital
- Dili
- Administrative posts and localities
- Cristo Rei, Dom Aleixo, Metinaro, Nain Feto, Vera Cruz
- Local languages
- Tetun Prasa, Mambai
Our services in Dili
- Certified translation in DiliTranslations of official documents, signed and stamped for authorities, courts, universities and embassies.
- Apostille in DiliApostille certificates for documents to be used in countries that are party to the Hague Apostille Convention.
- Consular legalization in DiliLegalization of documents through the consulate of the country where they will be used.
- Embassy legalization in DiliAuthentication of documents at embassies in Dili and abroad, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs steps.
- Notary services in DiliNotarization of signatures, documents and translations, arranged with a notary.
- Certified true copies in DiliCertified copies of your originals, so you can keep the originals safe.
- Power of attorney in DiliDrafting, translation, notarization and legalization of powers of attorney.
- Document retrieval in DiliWe obtain civil, academic, company and court documents from the issuing offices for you.
- Interpreting in DiliConsecutive 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 Dili can send documents by email and courier. We explain every step before we start.
Do you work with clients in Dili?
Yes. We work with individuals, companies and institutions in Dili and throughout Dili.
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.