Where the Convention applies between the relevant states, a foreign public document for mainland China generally needs an apostille in its issuing state instead of consular legalization. Confirm the authority granted, Chinese translation and receiving agency’s requirements. An apostille does not waive a requirement to attend personally.

公约在相关缔约国之间适用时，境外公文书送中国内地使用通常办理出具国附加证明书，无需再办领事认证。授权内容、中文译文和收件机关具体要求仍须确认。公证或附加证明书不当然允许代办必须本人到场的事项。