Embassy & Consulate Legalisation
Non-Apostille Countries May Require a Longer Legalisation Chain
For countries outside the Apostille Convention route, DIRCO uses a Certificate of Authentication and certain private documents may require prior High Court authentication.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is embassy legalisation sometimes more complicated?
Non-convention countries can require additional authentication stages.
Is a Certificate of Authentication the same as an apostille?
No. It is the alternative DIRCO certificate for countries outside the Apostille Convention route.
Can a High Court step be required too?
Yes, particularly for certain private or notarial documents.
Source: DIRCO – Legalisation Services