SAQA
A SAQA Verification Letter May Be Used Before DIRCO Legalisation
DIRCO states that South African tertiary qualifications must be verified by SAQA before the document follows the legalisation route.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does DIRCO apostille a university degree directly?
DIRCO states that original qualification certificates and diplomas are not authenticated directly.
What comes before DIRCO for a South African degree?
SAQA verification is required as the relevant verification step.
Can VeriDoc skip SAQA?
No service provider can replace the underlying official verification requirement.
Source: DIRCO – Legalisation Services