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Does a police certificate need an Apostille or consular legalisation?
Apostille or consular legalisation for a police certificate depends on the issuing country.
Hague member: An Apostille certificate usually applies.
Non-member: The traditional consular legalisation route still applies.
Either way: A Chinese translation is required.
What most people miss: The chain usually breaks at the same point: an original scan with no legalisation attached.
Apostille has applied to HCCH member states since Nov 2023; confirm the current route with the receiving authority. This page summarises public information and hands-on experience. It is not legal advice and does not promise any approval outcome. Fees and processing times are confirmed in a written quotation.