How to Apply for Legalization/Attestation of the Documents to be Used in China

     According to the provisions of the relevant Chinese Laws and the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, the documents which are executed in Iraq and are to be used in China must be legalized/attested by the Chinese Embassy/Consulate in Iraq.

     These documents include birth/death certificates, marriage certificate, power of attorney, diploma, business license, etc.

     But before applying for legalization in the Chinese Embassy/Consulate, these documents should:

     1)have been notarized by the Notary Public Office of Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, or Ministry of Commerce in Iraq, etc.

     2)and then legalized or attested by the Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Documents required:

1. A completed and signed Application Form of Notarization/Legalization.

2. A copy (A-4 size) of the passport and the Iraqi residence visa for non-Iraqis.

3. A letter from the organization or the company, if not for individual application.

4. The original documents and a copy (A-4 size) of each.

Time and Fee

1. Normally 5 working days.

2. No reception of urgent application.

3.25 USD for civil affairs, 50 USD for bussiness affairs.

Form to download

Legalization Application Form