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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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Colombia Visa Application: Basic Guide to Apostille of South African Documents

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South Africans who are planning to apply for a visa to Colombia may come across the requirement to obtain an apostille certificate for certain important documents. Apostilles are government certificates that verify the authenticity of official documents issued in South Africa and ensure their acceptance in Colombia. While the process of obtaining an Apostille certificate

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Fast and Reliable DIRCO Apostille for Spain

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If you are a South African planning to travel, study or work in Spain, you may have come across the term “DIRCO Apostille” in relation to document legalisation. DIRCO Apostilles are important certificates that verify the authenticity of official documents issued in South Africa and ensure their acceptance in another country, in this case Spain.

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

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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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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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Michelle Aspeling leaves the DIRCO’s Legalisation Section.

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As the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) reopens its walk-in apostille service on Monday 11 March 2024, an important change is afoot: Ms Michelle Aspeling, a pillar of the DIRCO Legalisation Section who has been certifying South African documents for international recognition, is leaving the Legalisation Section. Michelle Aspeling’s signature has had a

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DIRCO Legalisation Section reopens its doors

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Walk in services at the Legalisation Section of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) have now resumed after almost two years of pandemic-related closures. From Monday 11 March 2024, individuals who wish to apply for an Apostille certificate for their documents issued by South Africa will be able to access the service directly

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