How to Apply for an Apostille in China

Individuals and businesses that are engaged in cross-border activities (e.g. immigration, work/study abroad, international trade) often need to show public documents issued in one country to officials in another country. An Apostille is a certificate issued by the country of origin to authenticate the stamp, seal, or signature on a public document to be used …

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Understanding Apostille

What Is an Apostille? Individuals and businesses that are engaged in cross-border activities (e.g. immigration, work/study abroad, international trade) often need to show public documents issued in one country to officials in another country. An Apostille is a certificate issued by the country of origin to authenticate the stamp, seal, or signature on a public …

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How to Get Your China Certificate of No Criminal Record Authenticated by the Consulate of Portugal in Shanghai

This article explains how to get your China Certificate of No Criminal Record (CNCR) authenticated by the Consulate of Portugal in Shanghai, China. Document authentication and China CNCR are also known as legalization and China police certificate/check/clearance respectively. China CNCRs authenticated by the Portuguese Consulates/Embassy are often used for purposes of immigration to Portugal. This …

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How to Get Your China Degree Certificate Authenticated by the Embassy of Spain in China

This is a guide on how to get a China degree certificate authenticated by the Embassy of Spain in China. The authentication, also known as legalization, is often needed in connection with studying in Spain. Our guide is based on a real case where a bachelor’s degree from a university in Beijing was authenticated. The …

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How to Get Documents Authenticated by Foreign Embassy/Consulate in China

Both Chinese citizens and foreign nationals who have lived in China may need to get China-issued civil documents authenticated by a foreign embassy/consulate in China for purposes of applying for study, immigration and work in the country which the embassy/consulate represents. China police certificates, China degree certificates and China graduation certificates are examples of common …

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Guide to Applying for China Consular Authentication

Documents issued or executed in one country and intended for use in another country are often required to be authenticated by the embassy/consulate of the country where the documents will be used. Foreign nationals who apply for China immigration documents or China police certificates may be required to submit passport copies and powers of attorney …

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