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China Embassy Attestation

Taking an Indian document to mainland China for work, study, family or business? China joined the Apostille Convention in 2023, but India objected to its accession, and the Convention applies only between countries that have not objected. So an Indian apostille is not the route: your document is attested in India (the state, then the Ministry of External Affairs) and then legalised by the Chinese Embassy or a Chinese Consulate General in India. We collect your documents, take them through each office and return them to you.

  • Original document and passport copy
  • Fee confirmed before you start
  • Updates on WhatsApp
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Notice: Trueway provides independent documentation support and is not affiliated with the Embassy of China, the Ministry of External Affairs or any government authority.

China attestation: find your route

My document is a…

Educational document

Degree, postgraduate or PhD certificate

The steps

  1. State attestation: the HRD of the state that issued the certificate, or notary and SDM
  2. MEA attestation
  3. Legalisation by the Chinese Embassy or a Chinese Consulate General in India

We need

  • The original certificate
  • A copy of your passport
Ask about this document

Educational, personal and commercial documents each take their own route. We confirm yours before you send anything.

What the Indian part of the attestation looks like

Before the Chinese Embassy or Consulate General, every document goes through the same Indian offices. This is a real certificate after them: the notary, the SDM and the MEA. The Chinese Embassy or Consulate General then adds its own attestation; a sample with its stamp is not shown here yet.

Delhi: notary, SDM, MEA

The back of a certificate with a notary seal of Delhi, the seal of a Sub-Divisional Magistrate of the Government of NCT of Delhi and the MEA attestation stamp and seal. Names and numbers are hidden.View larger

  1. Notary seal

    A notary public of Delhi attests the document first: a round seal, the word Attested and an entry number.

    Notary attestation

  2. SDM seal

    The seal of a Sub-Divisional Magistrate, Government of NCT of Delhi, with the signature.

    SDM attestation

  3. MEA attestation stamp

    The Ministry of External Affairs stamp stating that the signature of the District Judge, Sub-Divisional Magistrate or Registrar of Marriage is attested.

    MEA attestation

  4. MEA seal and officer's stamp

    The round seal of the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi, and the stamp of the Section Officer (Attestation), CPV Division.

A real case, shown with the names, numbers and signatures hidden.

What China attestation is needed for

Indian documents used in mainland China.

  • Educational certificates

    Degree, diploma and school certificates, for a job or for study in China.

  • Personal documents

    Marriage and birth certificates, for a family or residence visa.

  • Commercial documents

    The documents of a company doing business in China.

How we handle it

Who does what, from your first message to the attested document.

  1. Step 1: Tell us the document

    You

    We confirm the route, the fee and the expected time for your document before you send anything.

  2. Step 2: We collect your documents

    Trueway

    The original document and a passport copy, at a branch or by courier.

  3. Step 3: We check them

    Trueway

    Names, dates and seals are checked before anything is submitted, so that an office does not send the document back.

  4. Step 4: Each office attests the document

    Authority

    The state office, the MEA and then the Chinese Embassy or a Chinese Consulate General in India, which legalises it. Trueway does not control these steps. We follow them and send you updates on WhatsApp.

  5. Step 5: We return the attested document

    Trueway

    At a branch or by courier, with every stamp checked.

The offices that attest

Each has its own page.

  • HRD attestation

    The state's Human Resource Development department, for educational certificates.

    HRD attestation

  • Home Department attestation

    The state's Home Department, for personal documents such as birth and marriage certificates.

    Home attestation

  • MEA attestation

    The Ministry of External Affairs of India: the national step, after the state.

    MEA attestation

  • Chinese translation

    Certified translation into or from Chinese, where an office asks for it.

    Chinese translation

Documents required

By kind of document.

Educational certificates
  • The original certificate
  • A copy of your passport
Marriage certificate
  • The original marriage certificate
  • The passport copies of husband and wife
Birth certificate
  • The original birth certificate
  • A copy of the passport
  • For a minor: the passport copies of the parents as well
Experience certificate
  • The original certificate
  • A copy of your passport
Commercial document
  • The commercial document
  • The passport copy of the person who signs for the company

From Trueway's working checklist. Your exact list is confirmed after your enquiry.

What does it cost?

Connect with the Trueway team for the fee. It depends on the document and the route. We confirm it on WhatsApp, together with the expected time, before you decide.

Ask the team for the fee

Good to know

  • No apostille for mainland China

    China joined the Apostille Convention on 7 November 2023, but India objected to its accession. The Convention applies only between countries that have not objected, so the MEA Apostille is not the route between India and China.

  • Notary, MEA, then the Embassy

    The Chinese Embassy in India asks that a document issued in India is notarised, attested by the MEA, then legalised by the Embassy or a Consulate General. The MEA attests on the signature of the state, so we confirm the state step for your document.

  • Hong Kong and Macao

    The Apostille Convention was already in force in Hong Kong and Macao before 2023. Their route is confirmed separately: ask us before you send anything.

China attestation guides

The route, the documents and the common mistakes, explained in full.

Google reviews

What clients say about their attestation

Google reviews that mention attestation or the apostille.

  • GOPIKA KRISHNAN G

    Good service..Thank youTrue way team especially ms.Archana for helping and support throughout my certificate attestation process.

  • Abishek S Kumar

    Thank you senior customer relations manager of trueway international Mary Jami mam for helping me getting my Saudi PCC and also it's MOFA Apostilation. Very very helpful.

  • Adv. Stephy Walter

    I had a very smooth experience with Trueway International for my certificate attestation. Special thanks to Mary Jemi for her support and guidance throughout the process. Everything was handled quickly and professionally. Highly recommended!

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Got questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers about China attestation.

Can I get an apostille for China instead of embassy attestation?

Not for mainland China. India objected to China's accession to the Apostille Convention, and the Convention applies only between countries that have not objected. Your document takes MEA attestation and then legalisation by the Chinese Embassy or a Consulate General.

What are the steps for a degree certificate?

First the state attestation: the HRD of the state that issued the certificate, or a notary and the SDM. Then the MEA attestation, and then legalisation by the Chinese Embassy or a Chinese Consulate General in India.

Where are documents submitted for Chinese legalisation?

The Chinese Consulate General in Mumbai takes legalisation applications through the Chinese Visa Application Service Centers (CVASC). We tell you where your document goes when you enquire.

Can commercial documents be legalised for China?

Yes. The Chinese Embassy notes that some commercial documents are attested by a Chamber of Commerce and Industry first. Then the MEA attests them, and the Embassy or a Consulate General legalises them.

Is the route the same for Hong Kong and Macao?

Not necessarily. The Apostille Convention was already in force in Hong Kong and Macao before China joined it, so their route is confirmed separately. Ask us for the route of your document.

Which documents do I need for China attestation?

The original certificate or document and a copy of your passport. For a marriage certificate we need the passport copies of husband and wife, and for a minor's birth certificate the passport copies of the parents.

Is the attestation done on the original document?

Yes. The stamps are placed on the original document, so the original has to be submitted.

How long does China attestation take?

It depends on the document and the state that issued it. We tell you the expected time for your case before you start, and send updates on WhatsApp at each step.

What does China attestation cost?

Connect with the Trueway team on WhatsApp. The fee depends on the document and the route, and we confirm it before you decide.

Is Trueway part of the Embassy of China or the Ministry of External Affairs?

No. Trueway provides independent documentation support and is not affiliated with any council, embassy or government authority. Each stamp is given by the office itself, not by Trueway.

Attestation for other countries

Each country has its own last step. The Indian steps stay the same.

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