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Is Zimbabwe part of the Hague Convention for the Apostille?

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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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How long is the Hague Apostille valid for?

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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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Glossary of Apostille Terms in South Africa

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This glossary of apostille terms in South Africa has been created to help clarify terms commonly used in the document legalisation process in South Africa. When a document from South Africa is to be used in another country for a legal or business matter, the receiving country will sometimes require that the document be legalised.

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

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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?

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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.

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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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KOREA E2 documents and South Africa Apostille

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An Apostille simplifies the authentication and legalization of public documents, enabling their acceptance for international use. The Korea E2 documents and South African apostille are an important part of the E2 visa application. Therefore, if you have just secured a contract with a school in Korea to teach English, you must now prepare your Korea

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Dirco apostille section contact details

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Do you need to apostille your documents and are in need of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO)’s contact details? Then you have come to the right place because we’ve got you covered. The legalisation and consular sector of DIRCO is situated at Soutpansburg Road in Rietondale, Pretoria. The legalisation and consular services

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DIRCO apostille processing time

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Getting your documents apostilled is fairly an easy process, but the processing time is often a source of annoyance, and often takes longer than a person might like. DIRCO Apostille processing time on average can take up to 4 to 5 weeks, incomparable to the South African High Court which takes about a day. South

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What is an immigration practitioner in South Africa

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South Africa is a popular destination for immigrants, known to have a growing economy, with great business opportunities for investors, incredible weather conditions and beautiful tourist destinations. The country offers immigrants a fresh start and is receptive to international businesses interested in investing in the country’s economy. So are you ready to move to South

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