How Long Does an Apostille Take
Typically 7 to 15 working days for civil documents and 5 to 12 for commercial ones. Most time is consumed by notarization (5-7 days) and the Foreign Affairs Office (4-7 days). Expedited service can compress this to 3-5 days where available.
Key Points
- Notarization: 5-7 working days standard, 2-3 expedited
- CCPIT certification: 3-5 working days
- Foreign Affairs Office: 4-7 working days
- Translation if required: 3-7 days
- Peak seasons: June to September, and December to January
Legal Basis
Ministry of Foreign Affairs processing time announcements; provincial Foreign Affairs Office notices.