Using UK Documents in China
UK documents for use in China need an Apostille issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Both the UK and China are Apostille Contracting Parties, so an apostilled UK document is accepted in China without Chinese consular legalization.
Key Points
- Apostille is issued by the FCDO in the UK
- Both the UK and China are Contracting Parties
- A Chinese translation is usually required
- Notarised documents must first be notarised by a UK notary
- Common uses: work permit, marriage, study
Legal Basis
Hague Apostille Convention.