Authentication (legalisation) is the verification of stamps and signatures on your documents before you could use them in mainland China.

Your documents should be authenticated by the Legal Office of Ministry of International Affairs and Cooperation (Tel:3600736,3192539) of the Republic of Botswana before you come to the Embassy of China.

When you submit your application for authentication to the Chinese Embassy, you shall prepare the followings:

1.Fully Completed Application Form

2.Original and Photocopy of your passport data page.

3.Botswana work permit and residence permit(if applicable)

4.Original and Photocopy of the ID of the Agent (if applicable)

5.The original document for authentication and its photocopy

Processing time of application: 5 working days for regular service, 3 working days for express service

Application fee:

1. P150 for 1 civil document

2. P300 for 1 business document

3. Express fee: P250 extra