A birth certificate is an official document issued by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) confirming a child’s birth in South Africa. It includes the baby’s name, date and place of birth, and the names of their parents. Birth certificates are commonly required for immigration, visa applications, dual citizenship, getting married abroad and international schooling.
When submitting your birth certificate overseas, it must be apostilled by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) to be legally recognised in another country.
Our urgent DIRCO Apostille service is designed for individuals and families who need their documents processed quickly for time-sensitive applications abroad.
We handle the entire process, from document verification to submission to DIRCO, ensuring compliance with all requirements.
A DIRCO Apostille is typically required when your Unabridged Birth Certificate will be used abroad for:
Our streamlined process ensures your document is handled professionally and without delays:
To ensure successful processing, your Unabridged Birth Certificate must:
DIRCO Apostille Processing Time
Global Apostille specialises in DIRCO Apostille urgent services across South Africa, including Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban.
We manage the entire legalisation process, ensuring your Unabridged Birth Certificate is correctly prepared and submitted without unnecessary delays.
Our experience with civil documents ensures fast turnaround times and full compliance with international requirements.
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.