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Vietnam has adopted the Apostille Convention

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The Socialist Republic of Vietnam will officially become a member of the Hague Convention, commonly referred to as the Apostille Convention, on 11 September 2026. Vietnam deposited its instrument of accession to the Apostille Convention on 31 December 2025, and the convention will come into effect on 11 September 2026. Individuals seeking to legalise documents [...]

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Where to Get Your Letter of Non-impediment in South Africa – Complete Guide

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Learn how and where to get a letter of non-impediment in South Africa. Find out about the requirements, documents and steps involved in applying for marriage or for use abroad. South African citizens who are planning to marry abroad, apply for immigration or complete certain legal procedures may be asked to provide proof that they

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Cyprus EU Blue Card: an opportunity for highly skilled South African professionals

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On 7 July 2025, Cyprus officially opened applications for the EU Blue Card, paving the way for a new era of professional migration for highly skilled non-EU nationals. The Cyprus EU Blue Card is a residence permit enabling highly qualified employees from countries outside the EU such as South Africa to reside and work in

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Urgent DIRCO Apostille for the Netherlands

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If you are a South African citizen planning to travel, study or work in the Netherlands, you may have come across the term ‘DIRCO Apostille’ while applying for a visa. The DIRCO Apostille is a vital procedure that ensures official documents obtained in South Africa are recognised as valid by the Dutch authorities, and is

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A Guide to Understanding DIRCO vs. High Court Apostille

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Individuals travelling from South Africa to other countries are typically required to present a set of legalised documents to immigration authorities when applying for a visa and, occasionally, upon arrival in the destination country. Those trying to meet this requirement in South Africa often come across two terms: ‘DIRCO apostille’ and ‘High Court apostille’. While

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Dirco Apostille for Visa Applications: What You Need to Know in 2025

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If you’re planning to apply for a visa in South Africa, you may come across the requirement of obtaining a DIRCO apostille for certain vital documents. The apostille is an additional authentication that ensures the legal validity of your South African documents in foreign countries. While this process may seem unfamiliar to many South African,

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Express expedited apostille services – Johannesburg – Cape town

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Are you travelling abroad, for educational, employment, immigration or business purposes and urgently need your documents apostilled? Global Apostille offers express expedited apostille services for anyone who requires their documents to be apostilled as soon as possible. Rapid document legalisation is more important than ever in today’s fast-paced world, particularly for individuals involved in international

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DIRCO Apostille Guide for China work visa

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Since 7 November 2023, applying for a work visa for China from South Africa has become significantly easier. This positive development occurred when China officially joined the Hague Apostille Convention, eliminating the need for document legalisation at Chinese embassies or consulates. Previously, the process was time-consuming and costly, involving multiple steps at various government offices.

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DIRCO Apostille for Spain Digital Nomad Visa

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Spain’s digital nomad visa programme continues to attract remote workers from South Africa, though securing such a visa often comes with a fair share of requirements and challenges. One of the requirements is to obtain a DIRCO apostille for all supporting documentation. A good understanding of these requirements and the procedures involved in obtaining the

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Importance of the DIRCO Apostille for immigration

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It’s no secret that, in today’s interconnected world, documents frequently cross borders. That’s why many South African individuals and businesses who are either starting to immigrate or pursuing opportunities abroad often come across the requirement to obtain a DIRCO apostille for their documents, such as corporate certificates or personal certificates. DIRCO apostilles play a critical

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