Translation, apostille and legalization in Oecusse
Oecusse is the Special Administrative Region, an enclave surrounded by Indonesia, where cross-border documents are common. 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 Oecusse
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 Pante Macassar or anywhere else in Oecusse.
For interpreting in Oecusse, tell us if you need a local language such as Baikenu; we will confirm availability.
- Capital
- Pante Macassar
- Administrative posts and localities
- Nitibe, Oesilo, Pante Macassar, Passabe
- Local languages
- Baikenu
Our services in Oecusse
- Certified translation in OecusseTranslations of official documents, signed and stamped for authorities, courts, universities and embassies.
- Apostille in OecusseApostille certificates for documents to be used in countries that are party to the Hague Apostille Convention.
- Consular legalization in OecusseLegalization of documents through the consulate of the country where they will be used.
- Embassy legalization in OecusseAuthentication of documents at embassies in Dili and abroad, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs steps.
- Notary services in OecusseNotarization of signatures, documents and translations, arranged with a notary.
- Certified true copies in OecusseCertified copies of your originals, so you can keep the originals safe.
- Power of attorney in OecusseDrafting, translation, notarization and legalization of powers of attorney.
- Document retrieval in OecusseWe obtain civil, academic, company and court documents from the issuing offices for you.
- Interpreting in OecusseConsecutive 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 Oecusse can send documents by email and courier. We explain every step before we start.
Do you work with clients in Pante Macassar?
Yes. We work with individuals, companies and institutions in Pante Macassar and throughout Oecusse.
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.