Documents for Ethiopia: translation and legalization

Consular legalization required

Chinese documents for use in Ethiopia

Ethiopia is not currently a party to the Apostille Convention. Chinese documents are generally notarised, authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or an authorised local foreign affairs office, and then legalized by the Ethiopia embassy or consulate in China.

Documents from Ethiopia for use in China

Documents issued in Ethiopia are first authenticated locally, then legalized by the Chinese embassy or consulate in Ethiopia, and used in China with a certified Chinese translation.

Translation for Ethiopia

The main languages for Ethiopia are Amharic. We provide certified and notarised translation and interpreting between these languages and Chinese. Where an authority requires a local sworn or accredited translator, we confirm this in advance.

• Amharic

Note: the convention may not apply between certain member states where an objection has been lodged, and receiving authorities change their requirements. The above is the general route; we confirm it for your specific document before quoting.