Using German Documents in China
German documents for use in China require an Apostille. Federal documents are apostilled by the Bundesverwaltungsamt (BVA); Land-level documents by the competent Land authority. Germany and China are both Contracting Parties.
Key Points
- Federal documents: Bundesverwaltungsamt (BVA)
- Land documents: competent Land authority
- Germany and China are both Contracting Parties
- A Chinese translation is usually required
- Common uses: work permit, study, marriage
Legal Basis
Hague Apostille Convention.