- Question: How can I apply for consular legalization of foreign commerce-related documents?
- Answer:
● Conditions for eligibility:
According to Article 21 of the Measures for Consular Legalization of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC (Order No. 2 issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs), the following materials must be submitted to apply for consular legalization: (1) legal and valid identity document(s); (2) an application form completed in an authentic and accurate way; (3) the documents requiring consular legalization, (4) other materials that the consular legalization authority deems necessary.
According to Article 22, the consular legalization authority in charge may, if necessary, verify with the applicant the purpose of applying for consular legalization and the usage of the consular legalization certificate, and may require the applicant to submit relevant supporting materials if needed. Please check the Compilation of Consular Legalization Regulations for Foreign Embassies (Representative Offices) in China on the website "Chinese Consular Affairs" (http://cs.mfa.gov.cn/zggmcg/lsrz/sblsrzxz/201609/t20160917_957835.shtml) in accordance with the requirements of the specific foreign countries, and confirm the materials required via telephone consultation (+86-10-89151759).
● Documents required:
1. An application form for consular legalization
2. Documents requiring legalization (e.g. notarial deeds, commercial documents, or commercial certificates)
3. Materials required by the embassies of different countries in China, according to the Compilation of Consular Legalization Regulations for Foreign Embassies (Representative Offices) in China, available on the website "Chinese Consular Affairs"
● Locations:
General Service Window of Beijing Government Service Center (1 West Third Ring South Road (southwest corner of Liuliqiao Bridge), Fengtai District, Beijing)
General Service Window of Beijing Municipal Administrative Center Government Service Center (southeast corner of Area 2, 48 Xinhua East Street, Tongzhou District, Beijing)
● Office hours:
8:30-17:30 on weekdays (8:30-9:00, 12:00-13:30, 17:00-17:30 are extended service hours) 9:00-13:00 on Saturdays (extended service hours; appointments are required)
Closed during statutory holidays