Apostille for China
Sending documents to China? One apostille is all you need now
As of January 2024, Canadian documents for use in mainland China require only an apostille — consular legalization is no longer needed. We prepare, notarize where required, and apostille your documents from our Markham office.
Property transactions in China
Powers of attorney for buying, selling or managing property — notarized here, apostilled, ready for use in China.
Marriage & family registration
Single-status declarations, marriage certificates and birth certificates for Chinese civil registration.
Inheritance matters
Declarations, renunciations and supporting certificates required by Chinese notarial offices and courts.
School enrolment & work
Degrees, transcripts and police checks for Chinese employers, schools and visa categories that still require them.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian documents for China still need consular legalization?
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No. China acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention effective November 2023 and Canada joined on 11 January 2024. Since then, Canadian documents for use in mainland China need only an apostille — the old two-step consular legalization at a Chinese consulate is gone.
How long does an apostille for China take from the GTA?
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For Ontario documents, our in-person submission at Ontario ODS in Toronto is typically same or next business day. Federal documents routed through Global Affairs Canada take about 20 business days by mail. We confirm a firm calendar date before you pay.
Does an apostille work for Hong Kong or Macau documents?
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Hong Kong and Macau have been Hague members since before the mainland's accession, and mainland-bound and SAR-bound documents follow different practical requirements. Tell us where the document will be used and we confirm the exact path before starting.
Markham Visa & Document Services is a private company. We are not affiliated with any government, embassy, consulate, or official visa application centre. We provide visa application assistance and document services only.