Start with the correct document version
A passport copy may need to be compared with the original and sometimes accompanied by identity verification or recipient-specific wording. Ask the recipient to confirm the exact document name, the information it must contain and how recently it must have been issued.
Important for this particular document
An ordinary scan of a passport and a certified passport copy are not the same. The recipient should state whether the original passport must be presented, who may certify the copy and what wording, seal or identity check is required.
Original, copy or translation?
An original is the issued document. A certified copy shows that the copy has been compared with the original. A translation reproduces the content in another language but does not automatically replace requirements for an original or certification. The recipient’s instructions should therefore state which items must be submitted together.
Prepare a complete review
Scan the entire document, including reverse sides, seals and related attachments. Redact information that is not needed for the assessment, but keep relevant names, dates, issuing body, signatures and seals visible.
- Document name and issuing body
- Country and receiving organisation
- Recipient’s written requirements
- Requested submission date
What we help you clarify
You receive a clear assessment of which version should be used, which open questions the recipient needs to answer and the order in which certification, apostille, translation or legalisation may be required.
