Apostille (Apostila)

What

It is a clause that is attached to the official documents and documents, and proves authentication of the signature and imprint of the stamp on the document for the purpose of its usage abroad. In some cases it replaces superlegalization. In most cases, the Apostille is issued in the official language of the country in which the documents were issued, sometimes bilingually (the second language is most often English).

Where

A document that carries an Apostille need not be authenticated by a diplomatic mission of the Czech Republic in a foreign country, but the final authentication is done in the country where the document was issued, by the so-called Apostille authority. This may differ in each country; it is often the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or the Ministry of Justice (in case of documents issued by the judicial authorities).