Chinese Documents for Use in Australia
Chinese documents for use in Australia require an Apostille from the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs or an authorised local Foreign Affairs Office. Australia accepts English translations.
Key Points
- Apostille replaced Chinese consular legalization
- English translations are accepted
- Civil documents must be notarised first
- Commercial documents need CCPIT certification first
- Note: ChAFTA certificates of origin are a separate system
Legal Basis
Hague Apostille Convention.