Immigration Assist

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 ...

If you are planning to emigrate, marry abroad, apply for a visa, or study internationally, you will likely be asked to submit official South African documents. These documents must be apostilled to be accepted in most foreign countries. What Does Apostille Mean? An apostille is a certificate issued by the South African government that confirms a document is authentic and legally valid for use abroad. It verifies that the signature, stamp, or seal on the document is genuine. South Africa is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. This means that any document issued in South Africa with an apostille is accepted in over 120 countries without the need for further legalisation. What Is an Apostille Certificate in South Africa? An apostille certificate is issued by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) in Pretoria. It is a small folded certificate attached to your original document, confirming its authenticity. Documents that commonly require apostilles includ...