Apostille Services for Educational and Medical Documents in South Africa
When you need to use your South African qualifications or professional documents abroad, they must be authenticated and legalised through a process known as apostille certification. At Immigration Assist, we manage the entire process from start to finish, ensuring your documents are accepted by foreign authorities quickly and efficiently. Apostille for Educational Documents The process for legalising educational documents depends on the type of qualification. Degree or Diploma Certificates Before a degree or diploma can be apostilled by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), it must first be verified by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). SAQA confirms the authenticity of the qualification directly with the issuing institution. Once verified, the document is submitted to DIRCO for apostille certification. Matric Certificates Matric certificates must be verified by either the Department of Basic Education (DBE) or Umalusi, the national council ...