Visa Star is an independent and autonomous service agency and does not act on behalf of embassies or other authorities. However, we maintain good contacts with the embassies and consulates in Berlin. We charge service fees for our services.

• If there is a diplomatic mission in your city that is authorized to issue visas or certify documents, then it would theoretically be possible to take care of these procedures yourself. But keep in mind: The delivery and the collection of your documents are sometimes connected with not insignificant waiting times. Often a second or third visit (with corresponding waiting times and travel distances) is necessary because forms are filled out incorrectly or the documents are not complete. A visa application or document certification can turn into a lengthy and costly procedure. We take care of all these procedures for you.
• Our Know-How: Through daily and personal contact with the embassies and consulates we enable a smooth processing of your requests. We know the regulations of the individual countries and prepare your documents accordingly. You should also not forget: Visa applications or orders for certifications received by the consulates by mail are not processed with the same speed as applications submitted in person by one of our employees.
• In addition, a number of consulates do not accept submissions by mail. Take us at our word and use our reliable, fast and stress-free service!

Legalization is a procedure in which a German document that is to be presented before a foreign authority is certified as to its authenticity by a foreign representative office (embassy, consulate) of that very country.

Standard: 7-12 business days (depending on the embassy) and Express (available at many embassies) 2 business days from the time we receive it until 10am.