Legalization China
VisumService.nl · The Hague since 1997
Document legalisation for China
We legalise your documents for use in China. You send the papers; we handle the route.
Apply online All pricesLast updated: 24 October 2026
Short answer: China is a member of the Apostille Convention: your Dutch document gets an apostille from the court (€27 per document); embassy legalisation is then not needed. VisumService.nl handles the whole route for €65 excl. VAT (€78.65 incl.) per route for a Dutch document and €140 excl. VAT (€169.40 incl.) for a Belgian document.
Fill in the order form, print and sign. Send the original documents plus a copy to our office in The Hague.
Questions? Tel +31 70 215 49 95 – WhatsApp 06 393 39 184.
China is part of the Apostille Convention. In principle, you only need an apostille on your document to have your document legalized.
Signatures accepted: notary, chamber of commerce, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, sworn translators, and other government agencies.
Our mediation fee
Dutch documents (Netherlands route): €65 excl. VAT (€78.65 incl.) per route / per country.
Belgian documents (Belgium route): €140 excl. (€169.40 incl.). See the full price table.
| Who | Netherlands route | Belgium route |
|---|---|---|
| Private clients | €65 excl. (€78.65 incl.) | €140 excl. (€169.40 incl.) |
| Companies – pay before return | €85 excl. | €140 excl. |
| Companies – 14 days | €110 excl. | €160 excl. |
| Companies – 30 days | €135 excl. | €205 excl. |
| Companies – 60 days | €250 excl. | €250 excl. |
Private clients pay before documents are returned. Full table and return options: document legalisation.
Official fees (per document)
Third-party fees. You pay these if you do it yourself too. They are invoiced separately — usually VAT-exempt.
| Authority | Fee |
|---|---|
| Our agency fees | — |
| If DUO services are needed, an additional fee will be applied | — |
| Ministry of Foreign Affairs (only for commercial and customs documents outside the Apostille Convention) | €10 |
| Apostille | €27 |
| The notary | variable costs |
| The sworn translator | variable costs |
| DUO | €8 per document (€6 legalisation + €2 certified copy; by post: + €10 administration fee per application) |
| Chamber of Commerce legalization | €11.95 per legalisation |
How it works
- Download the order form, fill it in, print and sign.
- Send originals + copy + form by registered post or DHL.
- We check the file and arrange the apostille / required steps for China.
- After completion we send the invoice. Private clients pay before return.
Address
VisumService.nl / Legalisation
Anna Paulownastraat 63, 2518 BC The Hague
Registered mail: PO Box 1267, 2280 CG Rijswijk (ZH), Netherlands
Frequently asked questions about legalisation for China
How does legalisation for China work?
China is a member of the Apostille Convention: your Dutch document gets an apostille from the court (€27 per document); embassy legalisation is then not needed. You apply online via our form, or send the completed order form with the original documents and a copy to our office in The Hague. We handle all authorities for you.
How much does legalisation for China cost?
VisumService.nl handles the whole route for €65 excl. VAT (€78.65 incl.) per route for a Dutch document and €140 excl. VAT (€169.40 incl.) for a Belgian document. On top of that you pay the fees of the authorities, invoiced separately: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (only for commercial and customs documents outside the Apostille Convention) €10; Apostille €27; The notary variable costs; The sworn translator variable costs; DUO €8 per document (€6 legalisation + €2 certified copy; by post: + €10 administration fee per application); Chamber of Commerce legalization €11.95 per legalisation.
Which documents and signatures are accepted for China?
Signatures accepted: notary, chamber of commerce, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, sworn translators, and other government agencies.
How do I get my legalised document back?
You can collect the document in The Hague by appointment (€30 excl. VAT) or have it returned by DHL Express overnight: within the Netherlands €29.70, within the EU €51.60 and outside the EU €81.60.
Can I also have a Belgian document legalised for China?
Yes. For a Belgian document (Belgium route) our service fee is €140 excl. VAT (€169.40 incl.). Contact us if you are unsure about the route.
