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How to Obtain an Apostille in China?

Ikky Ma October 29, 2023
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In this blog post, we will provide you with step-by-step regarding how to obtain an Apostille in China starting November 7, 2023.

Sample of Apostille in China

I. Processing Time and Location

Office addressBusiness HoursContact information
11th floor, Fenglian Plaza, Block B
No. 18, Chaoyangmenwai Street, 100701 Beijing
P.R. China.
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (excluding national legal holidays and public holidays)010-65889761

Monday to Friday

8:30 am to 11:00 am

1:30 pm to 4:00 pm

Excluding national legal holidays and public holidays
TypeProcessing Time
Regular ServiceThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs completes the processing 4 business days after receiving the documents (for documents sent from or delivered to the designated office).
Expedited ServiceThe Ministry of Foreign Affairs completes the processing 2 business days after receiving the documents (for documents sent from or delivered to the designated office).

II. Application Process for the Apostille In China

  1. Obtain a notarized document or other required proof of eligibility for an Apostille.
  2. Apply for the Apostille at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or its designated local foreign affairs office (list available here).

III. Methods for Applying for the Apostille In China

Applicant TypeProcess
Business ApplicantsPlease visit http://lsrz.cs.mfa.gov.cn to fill out the application form and print it before proceeding to the service window for submission.
For the Consular Authentication/Additional Certificate Online Form Submission Manual, please refer to this Chinese attachment.
Individuals Applying for Civil Notarized DocumentsYou can make an appointment through Alipay’s Consular Service Center mini-program (领事服务中心) and submit your application at the service window or by mail.

The Consular Service Center mini-program (领事服务中心) on Alipay

In addition, individuals and businesses can also use local agencies in Beijing or local foreign affairs offices for application submission.

For the specific list of Foreign Affairs Offices and contact information, please check here.

IV. Required Documents

No.Document TypeDetails
1Application for Consular Authentication/Apostille Record FormThis form is generated automatically when using the Consular Authentication/Apostille Online Form Submission System.
2Identification documentChinese citizens
China Mainland identity card and a copy.
Overseas Chinese without a valid resident identity card:
Passport and a copy of the information page.
Hong Kong and Macao residents
“Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents” and a copy.
Taiwan residents
“Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Resident” and a copy.
Foreigners
Passport and a copy of the information page.
3Original document that requires an ApostilleN/A
4The original introduction letter from their unit and the original travel assignment noticeApplicable only to Chinese state-sponsored individuals or students going abroad.
5The original business documents or receipts and the original unit introduction letter.Applicable only for business-related document applications
6The original diplomatic note from the respective missionApplicable only when a foreign diplomatic or consular mission applies for an Apostille on behalf of its nationals
7Any other documents required by the Ministry of Foreign AffairsAt the discretion of the Consular Affairs Office

Note: Foreign citizens applying for an Apostille for adopting Chinese children should, in addition to valid identification documents, provide the original diplomatic note from the foreign diplomatic or consular mission and a photocopy of the “Adoption Registration Certificate.”

V. Fees

TypeFee
Regular ServiceBusiness Document: 100 yuan
Civil Document: 50 yuan
Express ServiceAn additional 50 yuan per document
EMS Express Mail Service Fee (Only for domestic delivery)25 yuan for every 500 grams

Notes:

  1. The fees mentioned above are charged per document. If multiple notarized items are bound together, charges are assessed based on the number of notarized items (e.g., if a degree certificate copy and a translation certificate copy are bound together, two additional certificate fees will be charged).
  2. The full payment of fees is required when applying.

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