Documents for Kenya: translation and legalization

Consular legalization required

Chinese documents for use in Kenya

Kenya 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 Kenya embassy or consulate in China.

Documents from Kenya for use in China

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

Translation for Kenya

The main languages for Kenya are Swahili, English. 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.

• English
• Swahili

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.