As life becomes more globally interconnected, many South African residents may find themselves owning assets or spending significant time abroad. If you’re one of these people, you may find yourself in a situation where you need an International Power of Attorney. International Powers of Attorney have existed for centuries as a useful mechanism for delegating […]
Driven by the ambitious Vision 2030, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is undergoing massive labour reforms and attracting a significant number of foreign workers each year, including South Africans. Saudi Arabia (KSA) work permits and visas for South Africans open doors to exciting career opportunities in a country rich in tradition and heritage. All
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South Africans who are planning to apply for a visa to Colombia may come across the requirement to obtain an apostille certificate for certain important documents. Apostilles are government certificates that verify the authenticity of official documents issued in South Africa and ensure their acceptance in Colombia. While the process of obtaining an Apostille certificate
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The loss of a loved one is a deeply emotional experience that everyone will experience at some point in their lives, making the grieving process universal and often time-consuming. However, amidst the overwhelming emotions of loss, there’s an obligation to ensure that all the necessary paperwork is completed. A crucial document in this process is
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Zimbabwe is not a member of the Apostille Convention, so the process of legalising original documents issued in Zimbabwe follows the Non-Hague Convention route. This means that original documents leaving or entering Zimbabwe (marriage certificates, birth certificates, company documents, academic records, powers of attorney, etc.) must go through several steps and rounds of authentication in
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Do you need a template for a Power Of Attorney in South Africa? Although it sounds intimidating and highly formal, a Power of Attorney is a relatively simple (but very important) document in South Africa. A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document in which a person (usually known as the principal) authorises a
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Certified translations of apostilles for South African documents to be used abroad are required in many international situations. Indeed, South Africans who are emigrating from the country, seeking dual citizenship or a whole host of other international legal issues will require a large amount of documentation that needs to be authenticated and translated. Enter Certified
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As the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) reopens its walk-in apostille service on Monday 11 March 2024, an important change is afoot: Ms Michelle Aspeling, a pillar of the DIRCO Legalisation Section who has been certifying South African documents for international recognition, is leaving the Legalisation Section. Michelle Aspeling’s signature has had a
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Walk in services at the Legalisation Section of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) have now resumed after almost two years of pandemic-related closures. From Monday 11 March 2024, individuals who wish to apply for an Apostille certificate for their documents issued by South Africa will be able to access the service directly
When seeking a visa to Spain, South Africans must submit a number of documents and supporting materials for the visa application. One of these essential documents is the HPCSA Medical Certificate, which plays a crucial role in the Spain visa application process. This post will shed light on everything you need to know about the
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