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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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What is the difference between DIRCO Apostille certificate and DIRCO Authentication certificate?

When a South African issued document is to be used for official purposes in another country, it may be necessary to have the document verified and validated.  You might think “But it was issued by the government. It’s already valid.” Unfortunately, this is not the case. Based on international conventions, any government-issued document requires additional

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How long is the Hague Apostille valid for?

The Hague Apostille is issued by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) or the High Courts in South Africa. They are official government certificates that authenticate a public document issued in South Africa for use overseas. It is required for the legalisation of documents in international relations such as study abroad, employment, marriage

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Certified Translations of Apostilles | Dirco | Pretoria

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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Legalization of South African Documents For Foreign Countries Not in the Hague Convention

As of 2024, there are about 51 countries in the world have not joined the Hague convention. The following countries are not members of the Hague Apostille Convention and Legalization of South African Documents For Foreign Countries Not in the Hague Convention require a certificate of authentication from the Department of international relations and cooperation

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How much do South African teachers earn in China?

For many South Africans, teaching English in China can be an incredible opportunity and a rewarding experience in more ways than one can imagine. Apart from the cultural, historical and culinary enlightenment, teaching in China can also be a very profitable experience for South Africans. As a foreign English teacher in China, South Africans can

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The Complete Guide to Getting a Degree Certificate Apostille – South Africa

This complete guide to getting a degree certificate apostille in South Africa will walk you through the steps of authenticating your degree certificate for international use, as legalising educational qualifications for international use is a crucial step for South Africans wishing to pursue a professional career overseas. Whether it's a matric certificate, bachelor's degree, bachelor's

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Does an apostille need to be translated for Spanish visa?

As a South African document legalisation and sworn translation service based in Pretoria, we receive one particular question on an almost daily basis: “Does an apostille need to be translated for Spanish visa?” as we assist individuals with various vital records and other documents for Spanish Visa Applications in Pretoria, Johannesburg or Cape Town, and

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Everything you need to know about the South African letter of no impediment.

The certificate of non-impediment, commonly known as a Letter of non-impediment in South Africa, is a vital document of significant importance in legal matters relating to the marital status of South African citizens who wish to marry overseas. Planning to tie the knot abroad? Understanding everything you need to know about the South African Letter

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