Apostille for South Africa
Notarisation of documents for South Africa
LEGALISATION & APOSTILLE REQUIREMENTS
Documents for use in the Republic of South Africa usually do not need to be legalised if they are signed/authenticated by a UK notary public (r. 63(2)(e) of the South African Uniform Rules of Court (version as of 26th June 2009).
In some cases, Foreign and Commonwealth Office Apostille may be required. Please confirm the requirements with the local instructing party.
Apostille for South Africa in London: next working day service
Need a UK document apostilled for use in South Africa? South Africa is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so a UK Apostille from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is all your document needs to be accepted in South Africa. No South Africa embassy or consulate legalisation is required. Apostille Direct arranges apostilles for South Africa in person in central London, every working day.
Next working day apostille for South Africa: to get an Apostille on your document, drop the documents off at our office before 11:15 a.m. on a working day, and they will be ready by 2:45 p.m. the following working day.
Where to find us: located directly opposite CHARING CROSS TRAIN STATION: Room 102, Golden Cross House, 8 Duncannon Street, Westminster, London, WC2N 4JF.
South Africa apostille prices
- Apostille of one single UK document for use in South Africa: £120 inc VAT
- Notarisation and apostille for South Africa: starting from £195 for the first document and starting from £105 for each subsequent document
Apostille for South Africa: frequently asked questions
Do UK documents for South Africa need embassy legalisation?
No. South Africa is part of the Hague Apostille Convention, so the UK Apostille is enough.
How quickly can I get a UK apostille for South Africa?
Drop your documents at our office opposite Charing Cross station before 11:15 a.m. on a working day, and they will be ready by 2:45 p.m. the following working day.
How much does an apostille for South Africa cost?
Apostille of one single document is £120 inc VAT. Notarisation and apostille starts from £195 for the first document and from £105 for each subsequent document.
LONDON CONTACT
South African High Commission
South Africa House
Trafalgar Square
London
WC2N 5DP
T.020 7451 7299
F.0207839 5670
http://southafricahouseuk.com/
Ask us about documents for South Africa
Tell us what you need for South Africa and we will email you the price and timing.

Located directly opposite CHARING CROSS TRAIN STATION at: Room 102, 8 Duncannon Street, WC2N 4JF, London, United Kingdom


