Chinese Documents for Use in Bahrain
Chinese documents for use in Bahrain need an Apostille issued in China. Bahrain is a party to the Apostille Convention, so a Chinese Apostille replaces consular legalization.
Key Points
- An Apostille issued in China is accepted in Bahrain
- Both notarized civil and CCPIT commercial documents qualify
- No consular legalization is required
- Translation requirements depend on the receiving authority
- Standard processing takes 5 to 10 working days
Legal Basis
Hague Apostille Convention of 5 October 1961; China acceded 8 March 2023, in force 7 November 2023.