Guide to Legalizing Your Documents for Use in China
Learn the detailed process of legalizing your documents for official use in China, including the consular legalization procedure, authentication of governmental and non-governmental documents, and certification of third-country passports. Follow these steps to ensure the authenticity and validity of your paperwork for international purposes.
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Introduction of Legalization The consular legalization mentioned in the Measures refers to the practice of confirming the authenticity of the last seal or signature on the foreign-related notarial deeds and relevant documents issued by other countries, performed by consular legalization agencies upon the application of natural persons, legal persons or other organizations.
Authentication of Governmental Document Procedure Birth certificate Marriage certificate/record Divorce certificate Death certificate (ICA) Court document Citizenship certificate (ICA) Singapore ID card (ICA) Singapore passport copy Police clearance (SPF e-services website:www.police.gov.sg/e- services) Driving license (SPF) Governmental educational qualifications (NUS,NTU,POLYTECHNICS, ECT) Governmental hospital medical certificate (SGH,NUH,ECT) ACRA bizfile &business profile (ACRA) Company memorandum (ACRA) All kinds of letters or certificates issued from Singapore government ICA ROM COURT Chinese Embassy in Singapore for authentication (submitted via the Chinese Visa Application Service Center) Singapore Academy of Law for authentication
Authentication of Non-Governmental Document Procedure Statutory oath Statutory declaration Power of attorney Business contracts Real estate contracts Civil action papers Foster care power of attorney Edu-trust educational qualifications (private University or College) Privite hospital medical certificate (private hospitals or clinic) Proof of legal representative Director s resolution Minutes of company meeting Specimen signature Legal opinions Testimonial papers and evidence Adoption document (fei yue community services) Notary Public Authorized by Singapore Academy of Law (please consult Singapore Academy of Law) Chinese Embassy in Singapore for authenticatio n (submitted via the Chinese Visa Application Service Center) Singapore Academy of law for authentication
Authentication of True Copy of Third Country Passport Third country Embassy and consulateor high commission in Singapore for certification Chinese Embassy in Singapore for authentication (submitted via the Chinese Visa Application Service Center) Singapore Academy of law for authenticat ion
Document Requirement For The Application of Authentication Lawful and valid identity documents; Truthfully, fully and correctly filled application form(download from the websitewww.visaforchina.org or request from the reception of the visa center); Original and photocopy of documents to be legalized ; Provide the signature person s ID or embarkation card & passport data page copy if the lawyer certify true signature; The consular legalization section may require, if necessary, the submission of relevant proof documents by the applicant. After examination, if the consular legalization section finds the documents, formalities or other materials are not complete, the agency shall inform the applicant on one occasion of all the necessary formalities or proof documents to be completed or supplemented.
Documents Which Are Not Accepted By the Chinese Embassy The seal or signature of the document is false; The seal or signature of the documents is not kept on record, or not conforming to the recorded one; The seal, signature, binding, or time limit, of the document does not conform to the regulations and requirements of the issuing or user organizations of the document; It may harm China national interests or social public interests; Single case can only be attended a single certificate in principle. A binding that has more than one case or has entrained irrelevant documents; Other circumstances under which consular legalization shall not be performed.
Contact Details of CVS Center Address of CVS Center: 80 Robinson road, #16-01/02/02A Opening Hours: 9:00am-15:00pm Monday to Friday Inquiry Number : 67139380 (9:00am-16:00pm) Fax Number: 62260852 Email singaporecentre@visaforchina.org Website: www.visaforchina.org
Contact Information of Relevant Department Singapore Academy of Law 1 Supreme Court Lane Level 6 Singapore 178879 Tel: 63324388 Fax: 63344940 Immigration & Checkpoints Authority ICA Building, 10 Kallang Road #08-00(next to lavender MRT Station) Singapore 208718 Tel:63916100 Registry of Civil Marriages 7 Canning Rise Road Singapore 179869 Tel:63387808/63398783 Apply the Certificate of Clearance(COC), Please check SPF e-services website at http://www.police.gov.sg/e-services
