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Are notarisation and apostille the same thing in South Africa?

We encounter all kinds of questions about document legalisation, and one that clients often ask is: Are notarisation and apostille the same thing in South Africa? While both an apostille and notarisation guarantee the legal validity of documents, they are not the same thing in South Africa. Notarisation ensures that a document will be accepted […]

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Notarisation of immigration Documents in South Africa

For many South Africans, immigrating to a new country is a life-altering experience that weaves together a delicate tapestry of emotions and involves navigating complex bureaucratic processes. For these individuals, it is crucial to ensure that all documents are accurate, verified, and legally recognised. Notarisation is one essential process that can help achieve this. If

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A Guide to Understanding DIRCO vs. High Court Apostille

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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Express expedited apostille services – Johannesburg – Cape town

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

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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Apostille services for truck drivers

Truck drivers preparing to move overseas to expand their careers are required to get their documents properly apostilled. Global Apostille offers a variety of apostille services for truck drivers, so that they are able to meet the legal requirements of moving to another country. With the growing demand for truck drivers in Europe, this is

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101 Guide of DIRCO Apostille – All you need to know in 2025 –

The growing need for the recognition of official documents across international borders has led to a significant role for apostille certificates in South Africa.If you are dealing with the complexities of international document certification, you may have encountered the term “DIRCO APOSTILLE”.The term “apostille” originates from the French language and refers to an official certificate

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Importance of the DIRCO Apostille for immigration

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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Practical guide to consular legalisation of South African documents for use in Vietnam

Practical guide to consular legalisation of South African documents for use in Vietnam

Consular legalisation is an important process undertaken by South African individuals or companies when official documents from South Africa are required by the Vietnamese authorities for a specific civil, legal or commercial purpose. In Vietnamese law, consular legalisation refers to the certification of a foreign document by a Vietnamese embassy to be valid for use

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DIRCO Document Authentication Certificate For use in Vietnam

DIRCO Document Authentication Certificate for use in Vietnam: Everything you need to know

If you wish to use a South African document in Vietnam, for business or personal reasons, you may need a DIRCO Document Authentication Certificate For Vietnam. You may need to present the Authentication Certificate when applying for a residence or work visa, getting a diploma, TEFL certificate or police clearance certificate recognised, and other procedures.

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