As of 30 March 2025, Bangladesh has officially joined the Hague Apostille Convention, marking a significant shift in how Australian documents are recognised overseas. For individuals and businesses needing to send documents to Bangladesh, this development offers a faster, more efficient alternative to the traditional legalisation process.
Previously, documents had to be notarised, authenticated by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), and then legalised through the Bangladesh High Commission—a time-consuming and often complex procedure. Now, with Bangladesh’s accession to the Apostille Convention, that multi-step process is no longer required.
A single apostille certificate issued by DFAT is now sufficient to validate documents for use in Bangladesh. Whether you’re sending a birth certificate, power of attorney, business agreement, or academic transcript, this new process simplifies compliance and reduces turnaround times.
The Hague Apostille Convention allows documents to be accepted across member countries with just one apostille certificate.
No more legalisation from the Bangladesh High Commission—just notarisation and DFAT apostille is now required.
Our Notary Public in Parramatta can assist with notarisation, document preparation, and DFAT apostille guidance.
Previously, Australians had to undergo a time-consuming process to have their documents recognised in Bangladesh. This involved notarisation, authentication by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), and subsequent legalisation by the Bangladesh High Commission in Canberra. With Bangladesh’s accession to the Apostille Convention, this process is now simplified.
Under the new system, documents such as birth certificates, academic records, and powers of attorney can be notarised and apostilled by DFAT. This apostille is now sufficient for the documents to be legally recognised in Bangladesh, removing the need for further legalisation steps.
The change impacts both public and private documents: Public Documents: Original government-issued documents like birth, marriage, and death certificates can be directly apostilled by DFAT. Private Documents: Documents such as powers of attorney, academic transcripts, and business contracts must first be notarised by a Notary Public before being apostilled.
At Go Lawyers, we offer comprehensive notary services to facilitate this new process. Our experienced Notary Public can assist with:
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Bangladesh’s entry into the Apostille Convention marks a significant step in simplifying international document recognition. For Australians, this means a more straightforward, cost-effective process for having documents accepted in Bangladesh. Go Lawyers is here to assist you every step of the way, ensuring your documents meet all requirements.
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