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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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Understanding Apostille vs Notarisation in South Africa

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In South Africa, the two main methods of verifying public documents and vital records for use overseas are apostille and notarisation. You may come across the terms 'apostille' and/or 'notarisation' if you are buying property abroad, applying for a visa or conducting international business. While both play a vital role in ensuring the legitimacy of

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Notarisation and Apostille of business and trade documents – South Africa

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Like individuals, South African companies often find themselves having to legalise documents for international transactions. Obtaining official recognition for your business and trade documents is crucial when dealing with overseas authorities, international banks or regulatory bodies. These documents, ranging from incorporation certificates to certificates of good standing, are essential for demonstrating your business’s legitimacy and

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Are notarisation and apostille the same thing in South Africa?

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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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Document apostille for South African jobseekers moving to Saudi Arabia

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For many South Africans, landing an international job in Saudi Arabia can be a career game-changer, opening doors to new experiences and opportunities. However, before you can pack your bags and jet off to your exciting new role, there is one crucial step that often trips up eager South African job seekers: Document apostille. If

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Notarisation & Apostille of Non-English Documents in South Africa

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Notarisation and apostille of non-English documents in South Africa is an essential step in the process of conducting international transactions. Regardless of whether you require documents to be prepared for legal, business, educational or personal reasons, it is essential that they are properly prepared and recognised on an international level, even if they are not

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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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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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