Where Is the Apostille Issued
There are 31 issuing authorities: the Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs plus 30 authorised local Foreign Affairs Offices. The rule for choosing one is simple: it follows the location of the notary office that issued your document.
Key Points
- 31 issuing authorities in total
- Jurisdiction follows the notary office location
- Beijing is the exception: the municipal office does not issue
- 30 local offices include 25 provincial and 6 sub-provincial cities
- Tianjin is also on the authorised list
Legal Basis
Ministry of Foreign Affairs announcement authorising 30 local Foreign Affairs Offices.