BVS Global
Top Immigration and Citizenship Services in South Africa
Certificate Attestation | Legalization | Apostille Services
What is South African Legalization or Attestation?
Why do you need certificate attestation and Legalization?
- Embassies or consulates for visa or passport issuance
- Immigration office for visa application, emigration request or work status change etc.
- World education services (WES) and International qualifications assessment (IQAS) verification
- Commerce and trade activities like Inter and Intra country movement of goods and services
- Registering with regulatory bodies like Society of Engineers, Insurance regulatory authority etc.
- Expanding businesses and trade across boundaries as well as opening off shore business
- Owning an asset or transfer of ownership
- Equivalency requirements for Ministry of Education (MOE)
- Immigration & Naturalization
- Obtaining Licenses and Approvals
- Tax relaxation and to avoid double taxation
- Loans and Advances from Banks and other Financial Institutions
- Closure, merge and acquisition of businesses
- Procuring new documents from vital records offices
We provide South Africa document legalization or Apostille, for any type of South Africa issued documents for use in any country. However, the process may vary depending on the document and the laws of the origin & destination country. The South Africa Ministry of Foreign Affairs stamp can be replaced by an Apostille, if the origin and destination countries are part of Hague convention 1961. Original certificates required for some countries; a true copy / certified copy would suffice for attestation.
Acceptance or rejection of documents is solely based on discretion of the government authorities concerned. Furthermore, the requirements and processes vary often depending on the government department’s policies, terms and conditions. Please contact our customer service officer for updated fee structure and more information on legalization.
The Process of document Attestation, Apostille and legalization services in South Africa:
A proper procedure is applicable for attesting documents in South Africa. Firstly, you need the original copies of the required documents (scanned copies would suffice in some cases) along with a copy of your passport, a declaration form, and power of attorney if applicable. Accordingly, the process of Legalization, Attestation, apostille comprises:
- The documents should have a legal translation if deemed necessary by the authorities besides the original.
- Procurement of new South Africa issued documents or replacement, if documents are outdated/invalid for legalization
- Get the notary attestation in South Africa. Additionally, educational documents should be attested by Ministry of Education in South Africa.
- Get the documents attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in South Africa or an Apostille
- Get them attested by the concerned embassy or consulate.
- Original certificate(s) or scanned copies (in some cases)
- Valid Passport copy
- Declaration form
- Power of Attorney (if required)
- Legal Translation from South Africa (If necessary)
- Notary in South Africa
- Department of International Relations and Foreign affairs in South Africa or an Apostille
- Embassy or consulate in South Africa
- Legal Translation from South Africa (If necessary)
- Ministry of Education in South Africa
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs in South Africa or an Apostille
- Embassy or consulate in South Africa
- Concerned authority or Govt. department or Chamber of Commerce in South Africa
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs in South Africa or an Apostille
- Embassy or consulate in South Africa
Example of South Africa certificate attestation or legalization procedure for use in UAE
Certificate attestation or Legalization Procedure of South Africa document, to be used in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Originally issued in South Africa.
Documents of South Africa origin – such as Personal, Educational, and Commercial documents have to be attested from the Ministry of foreign affairs (MOFA) UAE. Prior to the Ministry of foreign affairs UAE, the document needs to be attested by a notary or ministry of education, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UAE Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa.
Our Business Service Solutions in South Africa
Apart from Attestation Services in South Africa, our work requests extend to other services including:
- Identification Verification
- Birth Certificate Verification
- Address Verification
- Educational Verification
- Degree Verification Online
- Diploma Verification
- Social Media Verification
- Background Verification
- Criminal Record Verification
- Employee Verification Check
- Apostille Services
- Document Attestation
- Embassy Attestation
- Document Authentication
- MOFA Attestation
- Travel Visa Services
- Travel Insurance Consultants
- Visa Provisioning Services
- POS Visa Provisioning Services
- Visa Consultant services
- Schengen Visa Application
- Corporate PRO services
- Employee/Staff PRO Services
- Family/Personal PRO Services
- Business Trade Support
- Government Relations
- business registration
- Company registration
- License Assistance
- Payroll Compliance
- Incorporation Services
- Bank Account Opening
- Permanent Residency
- Citizenship Application Assistance
- Immigration Consultant Services
- Immigration Visa
- Permanent Resident Visa
- US citizenship & Immigration services
- Australia Immigration
- Canada Migration
- International Relocation
- Travel Insurance
- Property management
- International Car Rental
- Pet Transportation Services
- Temporary Housing Solutions
- Corporate Relocations
- Employee life cycle management
- Finance & Accounting
- Data Management & Integration
- Human Resources
- Payroll & Taxes
- Certifications & Consultation
- Business Setup Services
- Administrative Support
- Legal Assistance
- Business Processes Outsourcing
- Human resource assistance
- Project Management
- Merger & Acquisition
Why We’re Special
Why Choose BVS Global?
Rely on our commitment to document safety and precision, guaranteeing a trustworthy attestation process in South Africa and fulfilling various essential procedures.
With a history spanning over a decade, our substantial experience serves as the backbone for our global services, both now and in the future years to come.
Our business operations cater to a global client demographic, offering services related to Citizenship, Immigration, and Travel Visas in over 180 nations.
Your needs are our priority. We specialize in service solutions, meeting both business and personal requirements for exceeding your expectations.
Count on our adept handling for swift completion of time-conscious documentation and verification processes.
What Our Clients Say
5
Lerato Ndlovu
South Africa
4.5
Thabo Botha
South Africa
4.5
Working with BVS Global was a pleasure. Their team’s dedication to ensuring accuracy and security in document legalization was evident. They are the go-to choice for anyone seeking reliable and expedited services.
Nomvula Dlamini
South Africa
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How we can assist
We offer our experience to make legalization as simple as it can be. our experts are well-trained to handle this process smoothly. In addition to that, they can provide Attestation and Apostille in South Africa after considering the requisite parameters. Furthermore, we provide a comprehensive suite of legalization /Apostille services that include consulate or embassy legalization, Apostille from the member nations of Hague Convention 1961, and attestation from the state governments and ministries. Most importantly, we can manage the attestation of every type of document needed for your international endeavors.
Certificate Attestation Services in South Africa
Apostille Services in South Africa
We assist in apostille services, which is essential when both the source and target nations are signatories of the 1961 Hague Convention.
Background Verification Services in South Africa
Immigration & Citizenship in South Africa
BVS Global also provides guidance with permanent residence & citizenship applications if you are searching for US citizenship and Canada immigration services.
Visa Services in South Africa
If you are seeking visa provisioning service or travel visa to apply for, we will be your top immigration consultant.
BVS Global has years of experience in handling attestation of valuable certificates and documents legitimately, keeping in mind the security concerns and customer requirements. Most importantly, we can manage the attestation of every type of document needed for your international endeavors. We handle South Africa legalization of Personal Documents such as Birth or Death Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Experience/ Employment, degree Certificate and of Commercial documents such as Articles of association, financial documents, Commercial invoice or Bills of lading.
Reach Out to BVS Global for Attestation Services
BVS Global Services is a one stop shop for all document authentication services. BVS Global provides verification, attestation and visa assistance in 185 countries and more. For more assistance please write to support@bvsglobal.com. We will respond soon, generally within 2 business hours.
Our Frequently Asked Questions
BVS Global has years of experience in handling attestation of valuable certificates and documents legitimately, keeping in mind the security concerns and customer requirements.
Yes, BVS Global provides guidance and assistance with citizenship applications, including permanent residence applications, for individuals seeking citizenship in countries like the USA and Canada.
BVS Global prioritizes document safety and precision. Our experts handle the attestation process with utmost care and adherence to legal procedures. We ensure secure handling to safeguard your documents throughout the process.
