Superlegalization China

Superlegalization China

Planning to study or work in China? If so, prepare for the procedure of checking all acts and documents. Because in this process you need to go through super legalization.

Any document issued in your country that you want to use in China must be super-legalized. But what is hidden behind this term, when this obligation applies to you and what complications can superlegalization face? Who can help you? You will find exactly these questions in the following lines.

Date of issuance of documents, administrative requests and current forms.

Superlegalization as a process You start by correctly filling out the application, the templates and forms of which are usually available for download on the website of the relevant institution. You will save a lot of time by following this step:

First of all, check if the downloaded form is up to date. If you use the old application format, the office will simply reject your application.

When super legalization is needed

In summary, there really aren’t that many events where super legalization will be relevant to you. Let’s consider together the most likely of them that you can meet in your life.

Studying or working in China

Did you want to get your education in China? You will need to go through the super legalization procedure of your documents, in this case it will be a certificate or diploma. You have to go through the same process if you apply for a job in China. You need to be careful; you will probably also need a notarized certificate or diploma.

Chinese citizenship and/or temporary residence in China

When fulfilling these requirements, you will need many more documents confirmed by super legalization. In this case, prepare for the super legalization of a certificate of no criminal record, a birth certificate, and if you are married, also a marriage certificate.

Getting married in China

If you plan to marry a citizen of any country in China, China will require proof of citizenship and certified birth certificates. This applies to cases where one of the spouses is not a Chinese citizen.

Superlegalization – what is it?

Super legalization confirms the verification of a seal or signature in another country. Thus, it is similar to the classic verification of the authenticity of a document. This verification takes place in such a way that the relevant certifying body attaches the corresponding super-legalization certificate to the document. This certificate can be easily recognized directly on the document by a printed point or stamp.

You may also come across the term apostille, which is also a form of authentication, but superlegalization is more complex. Super legalization is the highest and most difficult level of verification, where you have to take into account the fact that you will need a minimum of two and a maximum of four points from various government authorities, such as embassies or ministries.

Check the deadline for issuing the original document for which you are starting the superlegalization process.

Application forms for super legalization of documents are usually drawn up in the language of the respective country, so filling them out can be much longer. Therefore, to avoid unnecessary mistakes, make sure that you fill them out with someone who has knowledge of professional and legal terminology.

The maximum period of validity of documents is different, usually it is 3 years, but there are cases when it is only 3-6 months). If the validated document has expired, you will need to get a new one. Make sure it is the original or its equivalent. The reason is that the authorities do not accept a certified copy for either super-legalization or apostillation.

When is superlegalization needed, and when is an apostille required?

Almost all countries of the world are covered by an apostille. However, there are states to which this Hague Convention of 1961 does not apply. It is in these states that you will need documents verified by the super legalization process. You can see an overview of states that require super legalization by clicking here.

What to expect when dealing with super legalization abroad?

In any case, prepare enough time, patience and determination, because the process of super legalization is really complicated. It is quite likely that the originals of the verified documents will not be enough for you. You will also need experience and possibly the right contacts. Therefore, do not be surprised by the whole galaxy of possible complications. What are they and how can they be best avoided? Let’s go through them one by one.

Payment of fees for super legalization abroad

Paying is usually the easiest part of the process. Well, not in the case of super legalization. Due to the different laws of different countries and the fact that government authorities simply do not accept online payment by card or bank transfer almost anywhere, you can pay the perlegalization fees by cash or check.

Always make payment in the appropriate currency, otherwise a check linked to a foreign bank account with the required available balance or stamps will be required. If possible, the alternative is to visit the relevant office in person and pay the fees on the spot. However, this method is usually more expensive and requires a lot of time associated with it