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How to Legalize Documents in China for Use Abroad – Consular Legalization (Double Authentication) Service

Need to use your Chinese documents abroad in a non-Hague country? We provide full consular legalization (double authentication) service in China — notarization, MOFA authentication, and embassy legalization. 100% online.


🌍 What Is Consular Legalization (Double Authentication)?

If you’re a foreign national living in China, and need to use Chinese documents abroad — for work, immigration, marriage, or education — you may be required to go through consular legalization, also known as double authentication.

This process applies when the country where your document will be used is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. It ensures your Chinese documents are legally recognized overseas.

Consular Legalization


🧾 What Types of Documents Need Legalization?

We handle legalization for many common documents issued in China, including:

  • • 🎓 Graduation Certificate / Degree Certificate / Transcript
    For foreign students who studied in China and are applying for further studies or jobs abroad
  • • 🛂 Police Certificate (No Criminal Record)
    For those applying for immigration, work permits, or residence in another country
  • • 💍 Marriage Certificate
    To update marital status in a foreign country or sponsor a spouse visa
  • • 📝 Power of Attorney (POA)
    To authorize someone to act on your behalf abroad

⚠️ Note: Hague Apostille is used for Hague Convention countries. For all others, consular legalization is required.


🪪 Required Documents (Simple & Easy)

All you need to provide is:

  • • ✅ Clear scan or photo of your document
  • • ✅ Passport copy (photo page + China visa or residence permit)

🧾 No need to mail original documents
📝 No CHSI report, no authorization letter required
📤 Everything can be submitted online


🔁 Legalization Process in 3 Steps

Step 1: Notarization

  • • Issued by a Chinese notary office
  • • Certifies the authenticity and legal effect of your document
  • • Required before any further authentication

Step 2: Authentication by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)

  • • MOFA or local Foreign Affairs Offices will authenticate the notarial certificate
  • • Confirms the notary’s seal and signature
  • • Usually takes 3–5 working days

Step 3: Legalization by Foreign Embassy or Consulate in China

  • • Final legalization step by the embassy/consulate of the country where the document will be used
  • • Processing time varies (usually 5–20 working days depending on country)
  • • Some embassies accept submissions only via MOFA; others require direct application

🚀 Our Full Legalization Service (100% Online)

We handle the entire process for you — from start to finish:

  • • ✅ Notarization in China (official and foreign-related)
  • • ✅ MOFA authentication (Beijing or local FAO)
  • • ✅ Embassy or consulate legalization (for non-Hague countries)
  • • ✅ Multilingual support: English, French, Spanish & more
  • • ✅ Documents mailed to you anywhere in the world

You don’t need to visit any office.
Just send your scans — we take care of the rest.


⚡ Can We Handle Urgent Cases?

Yes! We support express services:

  • Notarization: as fast as 1 working day
  • MOFA authentication: 1 working day
  • Embassy legalization: depends on the country — contact us for details

👤 Who Is This For?

Our consular legalization service is ideal for:

  • • Foreign students who studied in China
  • • Expats applying for immigration or visas
  • • Foreigners married in China
  • • Anyone needing to use Chinese documents in non-Hague countries
    (e.g. UAE, Egypt, Qatar, Vietnam, Thailand)

✅ Why Choose Us?

  • • 🌐 Nationwide service across China
  • • 🧾 Partnered with official notary offices
  • • 📲 100% online – submit documents by scan
  • • 🗣 English-language support from start to finish
  • • 🛫 Global shipping available
  • • ⚡ Fast, professional, and secure

📬 Get Started Today

Ready to legalize your Chinese documents?

👉 Fill out our online request form
Or email us directly at info@trwords.com

Our consultant will guide you step by step based on your country and document type.


❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I complete the whole process online?

Yes! All you need to do is send us clear photos or scans of your documents. We will handle everything — no need to visit in person.


Do I need to send the original certificate?

No. A scanned copy or photo is enough for most documents.


Do you also handle notarization and apostille?

Yes. We can handle notarization, apostille (for Hague countries), or full consular legalization (for non-Hague countries).


Can you help with police certificates?

We do not issue police certificates, but if you already have one, we can help notarize and legalize it for use abroad.


How much does it cost?

The price depends on your document type, nationality, and destination country. Contact us for a quote.


How long does the legalization process take?

  • • ✅ Notarization: 3–7 working days
  • • ✅ MOFA authentication: 3–5 working days
  • • ✅ Embassy legalization: varies by country (5–15 working days or more)

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