Apostille Service Pricing
All prices are fixed (incl. VAT) — no hidden fees, no “enquire” surprises. We handle document review, submission, monitoring, and return — including optional sworn translations (French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Afrikaans) from R500/page.
Why Choose Global Apostille for Apostille Service in Pretoria & South Africa?
- Pretoria advantage: Walk-in same-day High Court (R650) and 3–5 day DIRCO express (R1,700).
- Nationwide courier: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban — secure pickup & delivery (R275–R995 each way).
- Transparent pricing: Fixed rates, no guesswork.
- Full support: We check eligibility, submit, track progress, and return safely.
- Trusted: Partnered with Global Apostil for specialized services (PCC, LNI, Drivers Licence).
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Apostille Pricing in South Africa
In South Africa, two main authorities handle the legalisation of documents for use abroad through apostilles:
High Court: This is responsible for apostilling documents issued by local authorities within South Africa, such as birth certificates or marriage certificates.
Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO): DIRCO handles apostilles for documents issued by the national government or educational institutions in South Africa.
The apostille process verifies the authenticity of your document, making it recognized in countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention. But how much does it cost, and how long does it take?
This table provides a general overview of apostille pricing and processing times. Keep in mind that specific fees may vary depending on your location and the type of document
Apostille Service Pricing – DIRCO & High Court
Service | Price (excl VAT) | Estimated Timing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
DIRCO Apostille (Applying in South Africa) | R1700 per document | 3–5 Days | DIRCO appointment; Pretoria fastest submission. |
DIRCO Apostille (Apply From Abroad) | R1700 per document | 3–5 Days | High-priority queue for urgent visas/employment. |
High Court Apostille (excl Notary) | R650 per document | 1–2 working days | Same-day possible with walk-in. |
Notarisation (Notary Public) | R650 per page | 1–2 working days | |
Embassy Attestation | R1,700 + embassy fees | 1–3 working days | Varies by country |
Sworn Translation (add-on) | R500 per page | 1 working day | French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Afrikaans. |
| Document Type | Pricing (incl Vat) | Turnaround Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dirco | High Court | Notary | ||
| Home affairs certificates | R1700 | R650 | R650 | 3 – 5 Working Days |
| Any notary public documents | R1700 | R650 | R650 | 3 – 5 Working Days |
| Birth certificate | R1700 | R650 | R650 | 3 – 5 Working Days |
| Police clearance | R1700 | R650 | R650 | 3 – 5 Working Days |
| Death Certificate | R1700 | R650 | R650 | 3 – 5 Working Days |
| Will And Testament | R1700 | R650 | R650 | 3 – 5 Working Days |
| Letter of no impediment | R1700 | R650 | R650 | 3 – 5 Working Days |
| Divorce Decree | R1700 | R650 | R650 | 3 – 5 Working Days |
| Company Documents | R1700 | R650 | R650 | 3 – 5 Working Days |
| Passport | R1700 | R650 | R650 | 3 – 5 Working Days |
| Power of Attorney | R1700 | R650 | R650 | 3 – 5 Working Days |
| Driver Licence | R1700 | R650 | R650 | 3 – 5 Working Days |
| Educational Certificates | R1700 | R650 | R650 | 3 – 5 Working Days |
Get your Dirco Apostille in as little as 3 to 5 working days.
How to DIRCO Apostille documents?
- Scan or take a picture of your document and email it to us to get a free quote
After your request for a quote is received, we will check your document; we will also check whether the document can be authenticated by DIRCO, what authentication should be provided, whether or not the document must be translated or notarized before authentication. Subsequently, we will issue our offer according to the terms of Your request.
2. If you want to accept our offer, you have nothing more to do than to order the service and paying our fee.
3. Deliver/post or bring your original documents to our office, along with the proof of payment.
4. Once we have received the original copy of your document, We will promptly submit your document to DIRCO to obtain the Apostille.
Contact Us Today
Email us at info@apostillelegalisation.co.za, or fill out the form below and our one of our friendly staff members will contact you to assist with your apostille requirements.