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Nearly any document can be authenticated for use abroad! Check below for the two main categories of documents and common examples of each:<\/p>\n
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If you don’t see the type of document you need authenticated above, feel free to reach out<\/a> and we can help you!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner module_id=”faq2″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_cta title=”What is the difference between an Apostille and Authentication?” button_text=”Click Here” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#000000″ body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#000000″ background_color=”#ffffff” text_orientation=”left” min_height=”185px” custom_padding=”3px|||0px||”]<\/p>\n This is a case of squares and rectangles. Apostilles<\/span> are a type of authentication used by countries within the Hague Convention. Countries that are not a part of this will typically call their authentications by a different name too: Legalization<\/a> or Attestation<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”|10px|0px||false|false”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_cta title=”My documents are not from the US, can you help me?” button_text=”Click Here” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#000000″ body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#000000″ background_color=”#ffffff” custom_margin=”-87px|||||” custom_padding=”50px||2px|1px||”]<\/p>\n We are a US based authentication & legalization service, and we are only able to help with documents from the US.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner module_id=”faq3″ module_class=”tnd-full-background-section tnd-full-background-section–left” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_cta title=”I am not a US Citizen, but my documents are from the US. Can you help me? ” button_text=”Click Here” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#000000″ body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#000000″ background_color=”#ffffff” min_height=”224px” custom_padding=”50px||1px|1px||”]<\/p>\n While we cannot guarantee the same quick turnarounds, we do have ways to help you get your documents authenticated!\u00a0<\/p>\n Because we are located in Texas, we are unable to use Biometrics for online notarization sessions. This means we are unable to personally perform notarization sessions for Non-US citizens. Please reach out<\/a> so we can discuss your options on how we can help!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner module_id=”faq4″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”3px||||false|false”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_cta title=”How long will it take for my documents to be authenticated? ” button_text=”Click Here” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#000000″ body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#000000″ background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”50px|||1px||”]<\/p>\n This highly depends on what the documents are and what country they are to be authenticated for. Vital documents take longer than non-vital documents, and countries not within the Hague convention take longer to authenticate than documents within the Hague convention. Please reach out<\/a> to find out exact timelines for your situation.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ module_class=”tnd-full-background-section tnd-full-background-section–left” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_cta title=”Where is your office located? ” button_text=”Click Here” module_class=”tnd-section-heading” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ header_font=”Lato||||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#1d1f20″ header_font_size=”28px” body_font=”Lato||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#606262″ body_font_size=”16px” background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|20px|0px|0px|false|false”]<\/p>\n <\/p>\n We are located in Austin, Texas, USA.<\/p>\n If you need to ship your documents to us, please use one of the following options:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.teachingnomad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screenshot-2024-12-23-104708.png” title_text=”Screenshot 2024-12-23 104708″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner module_id=”faq6″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”50px||0px||false|false”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_cta title=”What do I need for my notarization session? ” button_text=”Click Here” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#000000″ body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#000000″ background_color=”#ffffff” custom_padding=”5px||0px|3px||”]<\/p>\n You will need a few things:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner module_id=”faq7″ module_class=”tnd-full-background-section tnd-full-background-section–left” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#ffffff” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_start=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_end=”#ffffff” background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_color_gradient_start_position=”65%” background_enable_image=”off” background_size=”initial” background_position=”bottom_right” custom_padding=”50px||||false|false”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_cta title=”How many documents can I get authenticated through you?” button_text=”Click Here” module_class=”tnd-section-heading” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ header_font=”Lato||||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#1d1f20″ header_font_size=”28px” body_font=”Lato||||||||” body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#606262″ body_font_size=”16px” background_enable_color=”off” max_width=”734px” module_alignment=”left” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|10px|0px|0px|false|false”]<\/p>\n Any amount that you need!<\/p>\n Our order form<\/a> only allows for 4 documents to be uploaded at a given time. If you have more, make a note in the order about how many other documents you need to be authenticated and what kind they are.<\/p>\n We will get back to you within 24 business hours to go over the timeline, price, and what we would need from you.\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_cta title=”Visas” button_text=”Click Here” module_class=”tnd-heading-with-divider tnd-heading-with-divider–left ” _builder_version=”4.6.0″ header_font=”Lato|900|||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#1d1f20″ header_font_size=”36px” body_font=”Lato||||||||” body_text_color=”#ffffff” body_font_size=”16px” body_line_height=”1.4em” background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” locked=”off”][\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_cta title=”What is the cost of a visa? ” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#000000″ body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#000000″ custom_padding=”1px|||4px||”]<\/p>\n The consular fee will remain consistant at all consulates, but the fees do change based on if you are a US citizen, and sometimes even based on the type of visa you’re applying for!<\/p>\n Keep in mind, if you’re doing this by yourself, all the costs you will incur just to hand in the application yourself! Let Teaching Nomad take your worries away while not breaking the bank.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][et_pb_cta title=”Can I submit my own Chinese Visa application?” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#000000″ body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#000000″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ custom_padding=”1px||17px|2px||”]<\/p>\n Of course! Just know that there are many other documents that you will need to hand in along with your application depending on what kind of visa you need. You will also need to go to your Chinese consulate personally or pay an agent to take your application there for you.<\/p>\n Teaching Nomad can take all the stress of submitting your visa application. Our helpful visa specialists will let you know exactly what is needed, the timeline, and how much it will cost.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][et_pb_cta title=”Can I mail my visa application\/passport to the Chinese consulate? ” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#000000″ body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#000000″ hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ custom_padding=”3px||2px|3px||” min_height=”190px”]<\/p>\n No. All Chinese consulates require visa applications and their required documents to be physically handed in.\u00a0<\/p>\n This can be really inconvienient if you don’t live near a Chinese consulate location, so let Teaching Nomad take care of that for you! We’ll make sure you have all the correct documents and submit you application quickly and accurately so you can have peace of mind.\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_cta title=”Which consulate should I go to? ” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0)” background_layout=”light” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#000000″ body_text_align=”left” body_text_color=”#000000″ custom_padding=”3px||1px|2px||” min_height=”132px”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner module_class=”tnd-full-background-section tnd-full-background-section–left tnd-full-background-section–gradient” _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f5f5f5″ background_color_gradient_direction=”90deg” background_image=”https:\/\/teachingnomad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/pic-banner.jpg” custom_padding=”50px||30px||false|false” custom_css_main_element=”background-color: #f48567;||background-position: 0 50%;”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.6.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_cta title=”Need more information?” button_text=”Click Here” module_class=”tnd-faq__links-cta” _builder_version=”4.6.6″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” custom_padding=”0px|0px|0px|0px|false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Want to learn more about country or document specifics? Navigating Getting an FBI Background Check Authenticated<\/a><\/p>\n Legalizing Documents for Vietnam<\/a><\/p>\n What is the Hague Convention?\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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South Korea Consulates<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n
China Consulates<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n
Check the links below or take the time to research for more information!<\/p>\n