Apostille
Apostille stamps for South African documents to be used abroad.
This service adds an apostille from the High Court or the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) to a South African document that will be used in another country.
Documents we apostille
- Birth certificates
- Marriage certificates
- Academic qualifications
- Police clearance certificates
- Medical reports
- Passport copies
- Letters
- Contracts
- Commercial and legal documents
Where documents go
Depending on the document, it may need to pass through one or more of:
- DIRCO
- A notary public and the High Court
- The Departments of Basic and Higher Education, and Umalusi
- The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
Know your route before you apply
A consultation confirms whether this is the right application for you, and what it will take.
Book a consultationHow we work
- 1
Consultation and eligibility assessment
Contact us by phone, email or through this website to schedule a consultation. Come ready to share the visa you are interested in, your reasons for travel and your personal circumstances.
- 2
Document preparation and application
We give you a personalised list of the documents your application needs, then review the application for completeness and accuracy before it is submitted.
- 3
Submission and after-care
We keep you informed about the status and progress of your application through the communication channel you prefer.
Related services
All documents and legalisation
Authentication and Legalisation
For documents going to countries outside the Apostille Convention.
Apostille and Authentication Outside South Africa
Documents apostilled or authenticated wherever they were issued.
Notarial Services
Legalisation, apostille, authentication and notarisation of South African documents.
Tell us where you stand. We will show you the way forward.
Start a short assessment, or book a consultation with our team in Pretoria or Harare.