Embassy & Consulate Legalisation
Legalisation Is Not the Same as Immigration Approval
Document legalisation authenticates documents; it does not approve a visa, residence permit, work permit or citizenship application.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does apostilling my documents mean my visa is approved?
No. Legalisation is a document-authentication step.
Who decides the immigration application?
The relevant foreign immigration authority.
Why is this distinction important?
It prevents document-processing services from being confused with immigration decision-making.
Source: South African Government – Legalising official documents