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·  Notice on the Cessation of Consular Legalization at the Chinese Embassy and Consulates in the UK after China’s Accession to the Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents        ·  Notice on the Temporary Suspension of Entry into China by Non-Chinese Nationals in the UK Holding Valid Chinese Visas or Residence Permits        ·  Chinese Embassy and Consulates in the UK Will Issue Two-year Multi-entry Visas to British Nationals       
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· Notice on the Cessation of Consular Legalization at the Chinese Embassy and Consulates in the UK after China’s Accession to the Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents(2023-10-25)
· Notice on the Temporary Suspension of Entry into China by Non-Chinese Nationals in the UK Holding Valid Chinese Visas or Residence Permits(2020-11-04)
· Chinese Embassy and Consulates in the UK Will Issue Two-year Multi-entry Visas to British Nationals(2016-01-09)
· Pronouncement(2013-04-02)
· Pronouncement(2013-04-01)
· China's Online English News Media Use Survey(2013-01-08)
· Full text of Hu Jintao's report at 18th Party Congress(2012-11-19)
· Evidence shows Diaoyu Dao is China's territory(2012-10-17)
· Full Text: Diaoyu Dao, an Inherent Territory of China(2012-09-28)
· Constructive consultations(2012-09-19)
· Opportunities for Business with China in the Years Ahead(2012-04-29)
· Speech by H. E. Ambassador Liu Xiaoming at the China Capital Market Day(2012-04-21)
· Press Conference on China Market Focus at the London Book Fair 2012(2012-03-09)
· Visiting British Traditional Industrial Bases for Greater Win-Win Cooperation(2012-03-08)
· Mountain • Water Fashion Show Blossoms in Splendid Spring(2012-02-21)
· China's economic zones evolve to spearhead future reforms(2010-09-30)
· Backpacking around the world(2010-09-30)
· Accelerating to a better future(2010-09-30)
· China still behind Japan economically(2010-08-31)
· Super? Or not(2010-08-26)
· China still a developing country: French economist(2010-08-24)
· Beware extolling China to danger with world-level "responsibilities"(2010-08-24)
· Chinese experts lash out at "China responsibility" theories(2010-08-24)
· Expo Now in Edinburgh(2010-07-24)
· Chinese Consulate General in Manchester Will Host World Expo 2010 Shanghai Photograph Exhibition(2010-06-23)
· The Chinese Embassy Will Host World Expo 2010 Shanghai Photograph Exhibition Tour(2010-06-01)
· Press Release:Updated Information about Yushu Earthquake(2010-04-21)
· Press Release: Yushu Earthquake(2010-04-16)
· Special Accounts Opened for Donation for Earthquake in Qinghai Province(2010-04-16)
· Wen Jiabao Meets with Overseas Delegates Attending the Annual Meeting of China Development Forum(2010-03-25)
· Statement of the Spokesman of Chinese Embassy on Tiger Conservation(2010-03-11)
· Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi Answers Questions from Domestic and Overseas Journalists on China's Foreign Policy(2010-03-08)
· Ambassador Liu Xiaoming calls on Sir Peter Ricketts of FCO(2010-03-04)
· Ambassador Liu Xiaoming presents the Copy of his Credentials(2010-03-02)
· Ambassador Liu Xiaoming Arrives in the UK(2010-03-01)
· Statement of the Chinese Embassy on the Case of Akmal Shaikh(2009-12-29)
· Endeavors to build global hope: Chinese premier's 60 hours in Copenhagen(2009-12-25)
· Statement of the Spokesman of Chinese Embassy on the Case of Akmal Shaikh(2009-12-24)
· Mr. Ma Zhengang, former Chinese Ambassador to the UK, will deliver a speech on "China-UK Relations in the Changing World"(2009-09-30)
· Notice on the Application for the Coverage of Events Marking the 60th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China(2009-08-04)
· History and Development of Xinjiang(2009-07-13)
· TCM Week(2008-07-16)
· Message of Love from an elderly British Lady(2008-05-27)
· Message of Love from an elderly British Lady(2008-05-27)
· Come and Take Mummy's Hands(2008-05-20)
· List of Urgently Needed Medicines and Medical Equipment for Earthquake Rescue and Relief in Sichuan(2008-05-19)
· Embassy Book of condolence opens(2008-05-18)
· List of Urgently Needed Materials for Earthquake Rescue and Relief(2008-05-18)
· The Chinese Embassy in UK opened a special account for donation for Earthquake in Sichuan province(2008-05-14)
· 31 British Tourists Return to Chengdu Safely(2008-05-14)
Notice on the Cessation of Consular Legalization at the Chinese Embassy and Consulates in the UK after China’s Accession to the Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents
2023-10-25 21:29

1. On 8 March 2023, China officially acceded to the Convention of 5 October 1961 Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents (hereinafter referred to as the Convention). The Convention will enter into force between China and the UK on 7 November 2023. The Convention will continue to apply to the Hong Kong Special Administration Region and the Macao Special Administration Region of China.

2. From 7 November 2023 onwards, public documents produced in the UK after obtaining an apostille issued by the competent authorities of the UK, can be used in the Chinese mainland directly without the need to apply for consular legalization. The public documents produced in China to be used in the UK will still handle it in the original way.


As the designated authority, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China will issue apostilles onto the public documents produced in China. Certain foreign affairs offices entrusted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China can also issue apostilles onto the public documents produced within their own administrative jurisdictions (List of Foreign Affairs Offices That Can Issue Apostilles is enclosed).

Apostilles can be verified online at https://consular.mfa.gov.cn/VERIFY/. For the procedures and requirements for applying for an apostille in China, please visit http://cs.mfa.gov.cn/ or the official websites of relevant foreign affairs offices.

3. From 7 November 2023 onwards, consular legalization at the Chinese Embassy and Consulates in the UK will no longer be provided. For public documents produced in the UK to be used in the Chinese mainland, please apply for apostilles from the competent authorities in the UK. For detailed procedures, please visit https://www.gov.uk/get-document-legalised.

4. According to the Convention, apostilles issued by the country of origin is to certify the authenticity of the signature, the capacity in which the person signing the document acts and, where appropriate, the identity of the seal or stamp which it bears. The public documents with an apostille onto them may not necessarily be accepted by relevant Chinese authorities requiring the documents. It is suggested that applicants fully understand the format, content, time limit, translation and other specific requirements regarding foreign public documents from the Chinese authorities where the documents are to be used before applying for an apostille. 


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