How to Apostille Documents in Indonesia: Requirements, Fees & Step-by-Step Process

To apostille a document in Indonesia, you must submit an application through the official Ministry of Law (Kementerian Hukum) AHU Online system. The process involves preparing your Indonesian-issued document, uploading it for verification, paying the government fee, and obtaining the Apostille Certificate.

As of August 2026, the official government fee is IDR 200,000 per document for regular processing or IDR 500,000 for fast-track processing, subject to the applicable service conditions. Regular verification generally takes up to three working days, while eligible fast-track applications may receive same-day verification.

Visa BaliEasy can assist with document review, application submission, apostille processing, and collection or delivery of your documents. Our apostille service starts from USD 67 per document, with regular and express service options available.

Before applying, make sure your document was issued in Indonesia and will be used in a country that accepts apostille certification. Documents issued outside Indonesia generally need to be apostilled by the competent authority in the country where they originated.

Fees, requirements, and processing times may change before this article is updated. Contact Visa BaliEasy to confirm the latest requirements for your documents.

Documents That Can Be Apostilled in Indonesia

Apostille certification is available for various Indonesian public documents intended for use overseas.

Common examples include:

• Birth certificates: For overseas family registration, immigration, or citizenship applications.
• Marriage certificates: For registering marriages abroad, family visas, or residency applications.
• Divorce certificates or court decisions: For legal proceedings, remarriage, or other international administrative purposes.
• Death certificates: For inheritance, insurance, or estate administration overseas.
• Educational diplomas and academic transcripts: For studying, working, or obtaining professional recognition abroad.
• Police Clearance Certificates (SKCK): For visa, immigration, employment, or residency applications.
• Notarial deeds and powers of attorney: For property, business, legal, or financial transactions.
• Company documents: Eligible public or notarial corporate documents for overseas business registration, investment, or corporate administration, subject to document-specific exclusions.
• Sworn translations: Where the translation and its certification meet the applicable apostille requirements.

Not every document can be apostilled immediately. Some require prior verification, notarization, or certification from the issuing institution. Documents outside the Convention’s scope may require a different legalization route.

For example, a private agreement may need to be notarized before the relevant notarial document can be submitted for apostille.

If you are preparing family documents, read our guide to apostilling an Indonesian marriage certificate to understand the document-specific considerations before arranging certification.

For corporate paperwork, review our guide to apostille for PT PMA documents and have the exact deed or certificate checked, rather than assuming every business document qualifies.

If you are unsure whether your document qualifies, contact Visa BaliEasy for a review before submitting an application.

Requirements for Apostille in Indonesia

The documents needed for an apostille application generally include:

1. Document to be apostilled: A clear scanned copy of the Indonesian public document.
2. Applicant identification: A valid KTP for Indonesian citizens or passport for foreign applicants.
3. Original document: Required when collecting or attaching the physical apostille certificate, as applicable.
4. Destination country: The country where the document will be submitted.
5. Power of attorney: If someone else is authorized to handle the application on your behalf, where required.
6. Supporting documents: Additional certification, notarization, or evidence requested for specific document types.

The signature, stamp, or official seal on the document must be verifiable by the Ministry of Law.

If the official signature or issuing authority cannot be verified, additional processing may be required before the apostille certificate can be issued.

Step-by-Step: How to Apply for Apostille in Indonesia

Step 1: Check Your Document and Destination Country

Confirm that your document was issued in Indonesia and that the receiving country accepts apostille certificates under the Hague Apostille Convention, including whether the Convention applies between Indonesia and the destination country.

Start with our guide to countries that accept apostille documents to understand the destination-country check, then confirm the current Convention status and the receiving institution’s requirements before applying.

You should also check the requirements of the organization receiving your document. Some institutions require a recent document, a certified translation, or a specific document format.

If your document is not yet ready for apostille, you may need to obtain certification from the issuing institution, notarization, or a sworn translation first.

Step 2: Register Through the AHU Online System

Visit the official Indonesian Ministry of Law service portal at layanan.ahu.go.id.

Create or access your applicant account and select the appropriate Apostille service.

The Ministry of Law has transferred apostille and legalization applications to its updated AHU service system. Applicants with older accounts may need to update their registration before using the new platform.

Step 3: Complete the Application and Upload Your Document

Enter the required application information, including the document details, issuing authority, destination country, and applicant information.

Upload a clear scan of the document and any required supporting evidence.

Make sure the information matches the original document. Incorrect names, document numbers, issuing institution details, or unclear scans may delay verification.

Step 4: Wait for AHU Document Verification

The Directorate General of General Legal Administration (Ditjen AHU) will verify the application.

Verification focuses on the authenticity of the signature, the official capacity of the person who signed the document, and the relevant stamp or seal.

Regular verification generally takes up to three working days. Fast-track verification may be completed on the same day when the application qualifies for that service.

If additional information is required, the application may be returned for correction or further verification.

Step 5: Complete the Government Fee Payment

Follow the payment instructions generated in the AHU system for your selected service. Complete payment at the stage specified in your application rather than assuming the sequence is identical for every service category.

Use the available official payment methods and keep the payment confirmation. The government fee depends on the selected processing category.

Step 6: Obtain Your Apostille Certificate

After completing the required verification and payment, arrange certificate printing and collection through an authorized Ministry of Law service location.

You may need to present the original document, identification, and payment confirmation.

The apostille certificate is then attached to the relevant document according to the applicable procedure.

In Bali, applicants may arrange apostille certificate services through the Ministry of Law regional office in Denpasar.

Once completed, the certificate can be verified through the official AHU verification system.

Apostille Cost in Indonesia

The following government fees and verification times are listed in the HCCH record for Indonesia’s competent apostille authority, updated in August 2026:

Government service	Fee per document	Verification time
Regular Apostille	IDR 200,000	Up to 3 working days
Fast-Track Apostille	IDR 500,000	Same-day verification, subject to conditions

These are government fees (PNBP), not agency service fees.

Verification time does not necessarily include document preparation, additional certification, physical certificate collection, or shipping.

Apostille Service Fees Through Visa BaliEasy

Visa BaliEasy offers the following apostille services:

BaliEasy service	Starting price per document	Estimated processing
Regular	USD 67	7–10 working days
Express	USD 106	2–3 working days

Prices are calculated per document and are based on the service options published by Visa BaliEasy.

The total fee may vary if additional services are required, such as notarization, sworn translation, document preparation, or international shipping.

Please confirm the latest service fee and expected completion date with Visa BaliEasy before placing an order.

To compare the current packages and what is included, review our Apostille Service in Indonesia before selecting regular or express handling.

Apostille vs. Notary Legalization vs. Sworn Translation

These services have different purposes and are not necessarily interchangeable.

Service	Purpose
Apostille	Authenticates the origin of a public document for use in another country where the Apostille Convention applies
Notary legalization	Certifies or authenticates signatures, declarations, copies, or legal acts within the notary’s authority
Sworn translation	Provides an official translation by an authorized sworn translator
Embassy legalization	Authenticates documents through the relevant authorities and diplomatic channels when required

For example, if you need to use an Indonesian marriage certificate in another country, you may need an apostille and a sworn translation, depending on the receiving authority’s requirements.

If a private document or signature needs certification first, check our notary legalization service so the required notarial step can be reviewed before the apostille application.

If the receiving institution asks for an English translation of an Indonesian document, review our Indonesian–English sworn translation service and confirm whether it requires the original document, the apostille certificate, or both to be translated.

If the destination country does not accept apostille certificates for the document concerned, a different legalization procedure may be required.

Visa BaliEasy can help review whether you need apostille, notary legalization, sworn translation, or a combination of these services.

Can You Apostille Foreign-Issued Documents in Indonesia?

Generally, no. An Indonesian apostille certificate is issued for eligible public documents originating in Indonesia.

If your document was issued in another country, you normally need to obtain an apostille from the competent authority in that country.

For example:

• An Indonesian birth certificate intended for use in Australia generally needs an Indonesian apostille.
• An Australian birth certificate intended for use in Indonesia generally needs an Australian apostille.
• A document issued in the United Kingdom generally needs to be apostilled by the relevant UK authority.

Foreign documents may also require sworn translation or other administrative steps before they are accepted in Indonesia.

If you have a foreign-issued document and are unsure how to prepare it for use in Indonesia, Visa BaliEasy can review the document and advise the appropriate legalization process.

How to Verify an Indonesian Apostille Certificate

Indonesian apostille certificates can be verified through the AHU online verification system.

For certificates issued from 13 April 2026 onward, use the updated page: Verify Apostille Certificate – AHU.

For certificates issued up to 12 April 2026, use the previous AHU apostille verification system.

Verification confirms whether the certificate was officially issued and registered. It does not independently certify that every statement within the underlying document is accurate.

Can Visa BaliEasy Help with Apostille in Indonesia?

Yes. Visa BaliEasy assists Indonesian citizens, foreign residents, students, families, and business owners who need Indonesian documents apostilled for international use.

Our team can help with:

• Reviewing your document before application.
• Checking apostille eligibility and destination-country requirements.
• Arranging notarization or sworn translation if required.
• Preparing and submitting the apostille application.
• Following up on document verification and processing.
• Coordinating certificate collection and document delivery.

You do not need to prepare everything before contacting us.

Tell us which country the document will be used in and explain the purpose, such as immigration, marriage, education, employment, or business. Our team will explain how to provide a clear copy for review.

We will review your request and explain the appropriate process, required documents, expected timeline, and service fee.

Contact Visa BaliEasy to review your apostille documents and destination-country requirements, or choose an Apostille Service in Indonesia package after confirming which option suits your documents.

Legalization and apostille requirements, government charges, and service fees may change before this article is updated. Please confirm the latest requirements with Visa BaliEasy before proceeding.