Documents for Kuwait: translation and legalization
Consular legalization required
Chinese documents for use in Kuwait
Kuwait 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 Kuwait embassy or consulate in China.
Documents from Kuwait for use in China
Documents issued in Kuwait are first authenticated locally, then legalized by the Chinese embassy or consulate in Kuwait, and used in China with a certified Chinese translation.
Translation for Kuwait
The main languages for Kuwait are Arabic. 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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How long does legalization for Kuwait take?
Notarisation, MFA authentication and embassy legalization together usually take 2 to 5 weeks, depending on the Kuwait mission's processing time.
What is 'double authentication'?
The common name for the two steps: authentication by China's foreign affairs authorities, then legalization by the destination country's mission.
Can you legalize commercial documents?
Yes. Invoices, certificates of origin, contracts and authorisations are routinely legalized for trade and tenders in the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia.
Request a quote
Tell us what the document is and where it will be used. Attach a scan or photo and we will send an exact price and timeline.
Prices depend on document type, length, language pair, destination country and deadline, so every job is quoted individually. Send a photo or scan and we normally reply within one business day.
Or contact us directly
- Email info@abc-offices.com
- Call +1 315 820 1187