Frequently asked questions

Cost depends on document type, length, language, destination, legalization route and deadline. We confirm the route first so you never pay for steps you do not need.

Since 7 November 2023, Chinese public documents for member countries only need an apostille instead of embassy legalization, and apostilled documents from member countries can be used in China directly.

Yes. Send documents by courier or online, and we return them to any address in China or abroad.

Once you accept the quote, we send payment options. Invoices are available for companies.

Yes. They are used only for your order, and electronic copies are deleted on request when the job is done.

Exit-entry, public security, courts, universities, social insurance and market regulators routinely accept translations sealed by a qualified company with credentials attached. If an office has a special requirement, we tell you before starting.

Yes. A clear photo or scan is enough to translate from. You receive a sealed paper copy and a PDF.

Standard certificates are usually ready in 1 to 2 business days, and same-day service is available. Longer files are scheduled by page count.

It depends on whether the country is a member and whether the convention applies between it and China. Check our country pages or ask us; we confirm case by case.

No. The apostille replaces consular legalization, which is the main benefit of the convention.

Hong Kong and Macau each have their own apostille authorities, and we can arrange both.

The common name for the two steps: authentication by China's foreign affairs authorities, then legalization by the destination country's mission.

Yes. Invoices, certificates of origin, contracts and authorisations are routinely legalized for trade and tenders in the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia.

Typically 7 to 20 business days depending on the embassy. Some missions offer express service.

A sealed translation is guaranteed by the translation company. A notarised translation is a certificate issued by a notary office and carries more legal weight; most immigration offices, universities and courts abroad ask for it.

Some matters need you or an authorised person present, others can be handled remotely, depending on the notary office. We tell you which applies when we quote.

Usually an apostille or consular legalization so the destination country accepts it. We can handle both.

We draft bilingual POAs to your instructions and the receiving body's template. For complex legal matters we recommend also consulting a lawyer.

Signature notarisation generally needs you present, or a remote method the notary accepts.