Legalisation
China Documents for use in China require legalisation by the 
Chinese Consulate.The documents must first be certified 
by the UK Foreign 
and Commonwealth Office.  
 Please note - China (People Republic of) has acceded to the Hague Convention 1961 on 8 March 2023, and will be rectified on 7 November 2023. Please enquire for more information. 
 
  
    | Address of the Consulate | 
    31 Portland Place 
    London, W1B 1QD 
    
    Tel: 020 7631 1430 
    Fax: 020 7436 9178  | 
   
  
    | Opening hours | 
    9.00am-12.00pm | 
   
  
    | Fee | 
    
	 £25.00 for standard service 
	£40 for express service 
	Cash/postal order or company cheque  | 
   
  
    | Time Expected | 
    
	 1 week on standard service 
	3 working days for express service  | 
   
  
    | Remarks | 
    Foreign Office + Consulate 
	Photocopy of the document is required 
	
    All documents must have a Chinese translated version 
	unless it is written otherwise in a letter.  | 
   
 
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