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China Embassy Attestation & Legalisation

China embassy attestation is still required for Indian documents. Although China joined the Apostille Convention in November 2023, India formally objected to China's accession, so the apostille does not apply between India and China. Indian documents for China need state attestation, MEA attestation and then legalisation by the Embassy or Consulate of China. We handle the full chain for degrees, PCCs, marriage and birth certificates and company documents.

  • Educational, personal & commercial documents
  • State, MEA and Chinese Embassy handled
  • Pan-India courier pickup and return
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  • Usually 2–4 weeks
  • Courier option
  • Charges told upfront

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Tell us the document and the country. We reply with the process, time and charges.

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China requirements

Why an apostille is not enough for China

China became a member of the Hague Apostille Convention on 7 November 2023, and many websites now say an apostille is enough. For Indian documents, it is not. India objected to China's accession under Article 12 of the Convention, so the apostille system does not operate between the two countries.

That means China document attestation follows the traditional legalisation route: state attestation (HRD, SDM or Chamber of Commerce), MEA attestation, and then consular legalisation by the Chinese Embassy or Consulate. We follow the current requirement and confirm it for your document before we start.

  1. State: HRD / SDM
  2. MEA attestation
  3. Chinese Embassy / Consulate
  4. Use in China
China Attestation process: State: HRD / SDM → MEA attestation → Chinese Embassy / Consulate → Use in China

China at a glance

RouteState → MEA → Chinese Embassy
Apostille?Not between India & China
TranslationChinese, if asked
Typical time2–4 weeks

Correction to common advice: China joined the Apostille Convention in 2023, but India objected to its accession (HCCH notification, 8 September 2023). An MEA apostille alone is therefore not the right legalisation for Indian documents going to China.

When you need it

Why people attest documents for China

Work permit & Z visa

Degrees, experience letters and PCC for work permits.

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Police clearance

PCC legalisation for work and residence permits.

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Study

Academic documents for Chinese universities.

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Family

Marriage and birth certificates for dependants.

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Company & trade

Company documents, invoices and certificates of origin.

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Legal use

POA and affidavits for use in China.

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Speak to an expert about China attestation

Call or WhatsApp with your document and destination. We confirm the exact route, time and charges in minutes.

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Documents we attest for China

Each document type starts at a different state authority. We route yours correctly from day one.

Educational

  • Degree certificates & marksheets
  • Diplomas & transcripts
  • 10th & 12th certificates
  • Professional qualifications

Personal

  • Birth certificate
  • Marriage certificate
  • Police clearance certificate
  • Affidavits & single status

Commercial

  • Certificate of incorporation
  • Commercial invoice & COO
  • Board resolution & POA
  • Agreements

What to send for China attestation

  • Original documents (not laminated)
  • Clear photocopies
  • Passport copy of the document holder
  • Authority letter for submission
  • Purpose in China: job, study, family visa or business

Send a photo first

WhatsApp a clear photo of your document and tell us the country. We confirm the exact list, time and charges before you send anything.

Names must match your passport. If they don't, send the name-change proof with your documents.

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Step by step

How China attestation works with us

  1. Day 1

    Document check

    We confirm the document type, issuing state and the current China requirement.

  2. 3 days – 2 weeks

    State attestation

    HRD, SDM / Home Department or Chamber of Commerce, by document type.

  3. 2–5 working days

    MEA attestation

    Ministry of External Affairs attestation stamp.

  4. 3–10 working days

    Chinese Embassy attestation

    Final legalisation by the Chinese Embassy, then tracked return.

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Send your document details and destination. We reply with the documents needed, the time and the full charges before you pay anything.

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How long does China attestation take?

DocumentRouteTypical time
Educational (degree, diploma)HRD / e-Sanad → MEA → embassy2–4 weeks
Personal (birth, marriage)SDM / Home Dept → MEA → embassy2–3 weeks
CommercialChamber → MEA → embassy1–3 weeks

Typical working-day estimates from receipt of a complete file. Out-of-state documents and translations can add time. We confirm your date before you pay.

Visit or courier

China attestation without visiting any office

Drop your documents at C-260, New Ashok Nagar, near Mayur Vihar and Noida, or courier them from anywhere in India. We handle China attestation in Delhi from the state step to the final stamp and return your originals by tracked courier.

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Walk in near Mayur Vihar & Noida

Our desk at C-260, New Ashok Nagar is on the Delhi–Noida border, minutes from Mayur Vihar Phase 1, Noida Sector 15 and Laxmi Nagar.

Courier from anywhere in India

Send your documents by tracked courier from any state. We return them the same way, with every stage updated on WhatsApp.

Charges told before you pay

You get the exact route, the time and the full charges in writing before any work starts.

Why us

Why choose SK Document Centre for China attestation

Right route, first time

We check the destination's current rules before anything is submitted, so nothing is done twice.

Every stage handled

State, MEA, embassy and translation, with one point of contact and tracking throughout.

Safe with your originals

Every original is logged, kept securely and returned by hand or tracked courier.

Pan-India pickup

Courier your documents from any city, or visit us near Mayur Vihar and Noida.

Clear charges upfront

You know the full cost and time before work starts. No surprise fees.

Real people to talk to

Call or WhatsApp someone who explains each step in plain words.

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FAQs

China attestation: frequently asked questions

Is apostille accepted for China from India?

No. India objected to China's accession to the Apostille Convention, so Indian documents for China still need MEA attestation and Chinese Embassy legalisation.

What is China embassy attestation?

The consular legalisation of an MEA-attested Indian document by the Embassy or Consulate of China.

How long does China attestation take?

Usually 2–4 weeks, depending on the document and consular processing.

Which documents are needed for a China work permit?

Commonly the highest degree, PCC and experience letters, all legalised. Follow your employer's list.

Do I need a Chinese translation?

Some offices in China ask for one. We confirm and arrange it.

Can commercial documents be legalised for China?

Yes, through the Chamber of Commerce, MEA and the Chinese Embassy.

Related services & guides

Embassy attestationChina document attestation guideMEA attestationPolice clearance certificate

Documents going to China?

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