1. What is Hague Certification?
The Hague Certification (Apostle Certification) is a transnational document certification system established in accordance with the 1961 Hague Convention on the Elimination of the Certification Requirements for Foreign Official Documents. It aims to simplify the certification process of official documents in international circulation.
The Hague certification (Apostille) is a cross-border document authentication system established under the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents, aimed at simplifying the authentication process of public documents in international circulation. China has become the 125th party to the Convention since it formally joined the Convention on November 7, 2023.
·Core role: The identity of the signatory and the authenticity of the seal of the notarized document are verified through an additional certificate (silver national emblem sticker), so that it can take effect directly between the contracting states, without the need for consular certification by embassies and consulates.
· Core role: The identity of the signatory of the notarized document and the authenticity of the seal are certified by means of an additional certificate (silver national emblem sticker), making it directly effective between States parties without the need for consular certification by the embassy.
·Scope of application

Civil documents: birth certificate, marriage certificate/single certificate, power of attorney, academic certificate, etc.

Business documents: business licenses, contracts, patent certificates, etc.
Commercial documents: business license, contracts, patent certificates, etc.
Why do Kyrgyz and Kazakhstan test tubes need Hague certification?
II. Why do Kyrgyz and Kazakhstan test tubes need Hague certification?
Kyrgyzstan allows single, divorced or LGBTQ+ groups to have children through third-party assistance (Kazakhstan currently only accepts heterosexual couples with a marriage certificate); all legal documents are required to comply with international standards. The role of The Hague Certification is reflected in:

·Legal effect guarantee

Certificate of marital status: The single certificate must be certified by The Hague to confirm that the applicant has no spouse status and avoid transnational legal disputes.
Marital status certificate: the single status certificate must be apostilled (Hague certification) to confirm the applicant's unmarried status and avoid cross-border legal disputes.
Power of attorney authorization: If you entrust an overseas institution to handle medical and legal affairs, the power of attorney needs to be certified to ensure that the entrustment is legal and effective.
Power of attorney authorization: if an overseas agency is entrusted to handle medical and legal affairs, the power of attorney must be authenticated to ensure the entrustment is legal and valid.
·Medical document compliance

Physical examination report: Medical examination reports that need to be certified (such as infectious disease screening and genetic disease testing) must comply with international medical standards and be easy for hospitals to accept.
Medical examination report: Medical examination reports that need to be certified (such as infectious disease screening, genetic disease testing) must meet international medical standards and be easy for hospitals to receive.
Embryo transfer documents: The import and export of embryos must be accompanied by a medical permit certified by the Hague and parental identity certificate to ensure legality.
Embryo transfer documents: embryo import and export require an apostilled medical permit and parents' identity certificates to ensure legality.
Child nationality and identification

Birth certificate certification: After the child is born, the birth certificate needs to be Hague certified in order to return to China or apply for a passport.
Birth certificate certification: After the birth of the child, the birth certificate needs to be certified by The Hague for subsequent return and settlement or passport application.
3. What materials need to be certified?
3. What materials need to be certified?
Documents that need to be certified by The Hague include but are not limited to:

·Personal identification documents: such as ID card, passport, etc.
· Personal identification documents: such as identity cards, passports, etc.
·Documents proving marital status: such as marriage certificate (for married couples), single certificate (for single women or special needs groups), etc.
· Proof of marital status: e.g. marriage certificate (for married couples), proof of singleness (for single women or special needs groups), etc. It should be noted that Kyrgyzstan's policies are relatively loose on single people, allowing unmarried, divorced or single people to undergo IVF without being controlled by documents such as marriage certificates.
·Letter of attorney supporting document: Used to clarify the entrustment relationship between the client (i.e., the individual or couple seeking assisted pregnancy services) and the assisted pregnancy agency.
· Power of attorney documentation: used to clarify the relationship between the client (i.e. the individual or couple seeking fertility assistance) and the fertility provider. This document details the client's authorization to entrust the assisted pregnancy institution to handle all matters related to assisted reproductive technologies such as IVF in Kyrgyzstan or Kazakhstan, including but not limited to medical arrangements, legal procedures, fee payment, etc.
Hague Certification is a "legal passport" for test tubes to go to Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. It ensures the legitimacy and efficiency of transnational medical activities by simplifying processes and reducing costs.
The Hague certification is the "legal pass" for IVF in Kyrgyzstan and Kazakhstan. By simplifying the process and reducing costs, it ensures the legality and efficiency of cross-border medical acts.