Apostille for Overseas Engineering Contracts
For overseas engineering contracts, Chinese documents need an Apostille issued by a Chinese Foreign Affairs Office. Which documents are required depends on the receiving authority abroad, so confirm the list before notarizing.
Key Points
- Only notarized civil documents and CCPIT commercial certificates qualify
- The Apostille must be issued in China, not abroad
- Translation requirements vary by receiving country
- Standard processing is 5 to 10 working days
- Originals are required — photocopies are rejected
Legal Basis
Hague Apostille Convention; in force for China since 7 November 2023.