Apostille UK Documents for South Africa
Fast, reliable apostille services for UK documents to be used in South Africa. We handle the FCDO apostille so your documents are ready for South African immigration, family and probate matters.
Why Apostille Documents for South Africa
If you need to use a UK document in South Africa for immigration, marriage, divorce recognition, probate or family-law matters, it will need an Apostille certificate. UK marriage and birth certificates, decree absolutes, death certificates and Powers of Attorney are the most commonly apostilled UK documents for South African use.
South Africa is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, with the Convention having entered into force in 1995. Once your UK document has been apostilled by the FCDO, no further attestation at the South African High Commission is needed for the document to be accepted by South African authorities.
Top 5 Most Common Documents for South Africa
These are the most frequently apostilled UK documents for use in South Africa.
| Document type | Important notes | Apostille fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage Certificate UK marriage certificate | Required for South African spouse-based visa applications, immigration matters and registration of foreign marriages at the Department of Home Affairs. | £82.00 | Order apostille |
| Birth Certificate Full UK birth certificate | Common for South African visa applications, family-law matters and citizenship by descent claims. Long-form GRO certificate required. | £82.00 | Order apostille |
| Decree Absolute Final divorce order issued by an English or Welsh court | Required for South African recognition of UK divorce, remarriage and certain immigration matters. | £94.00 | Order apostille |
| Death Certificate UK death certificate | Required for South African inheritance, probate and life insurance claim matters. | £82.00 | Order apostille |
| Power of Attorney Notarised UK power of attorney document | Used for South African property transactions and probate matters. Must be notarised in the UK before apostille. | £82.00 | Order apostille |
Important Information for South Africa
The Apostille Process for South Africa
A simple 4-step process to get your documents apostilled for use in South Africa.
Step 1
Place Your Order
Choose your document type and delivery speed. Post your documents to us.
Step 2
We Check & Prepare
We review your documents and ensure everything is in order for the Apostille.
Step 3
FCDO Apostille
We submit your documents to the FCDO in person and obtain the official Apostille certificate.
Step 4
Return Delivery
Your apostilled documents are returned via your chosen delivery method. Tracked delivery options are available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Apostille Prices
Fast apostille – 1 to 2 days legalisation service
