Chinese Documents for Use in India
The Apostille route does not apply between China and India. India objected to China's accession under Article 12 of the Convention, so Chinese documents for India still require consular legalization through the Indian embassy or consulate.
Key Points
- India raised an Article 12 objection to China's accession
- Apostilles are not accepted for China-India document use
- Consular legalization through the Indian embassy or consulate is required
- The process takes longer than the Apostille route
- Confirm requirements with the Indian receiving authority first
Legal Basis
Hague Apostille Convention Article 12; India objection effective September 2023.