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China Foreign Investment in China General Information Guide for Foreigners’ Academic Credential
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Academic Certificates Obtained Abroad: Need to be authenticated by Chinese embassies or consulates abroad. Alternatively, authentication can be conducted by the embassies or consulates of the degree-issuing country in China. For Hague Convention member states (China officially acceded to the Apostille Convention on November 7, 2023), Hague Apostille can be directly applied for, featuring a more streamlined process. |
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Academic Certificates Obtained in Hong Kong, Macao Special Administrative Regions, or Taiwan Region: Need to be authenticated by domestic academic credential authentication institutions such as the Chinese Service Centre for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE) under the Ministry of Education. Or obtain official notarial documents issued by local notary public offices in Hong Kong, Macao, or Taiwan Region. |
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Academic Certificates Obtained in Mainland China: Online authentication and inquiry through the China Higher Education Student Information Network (CHSI for short) is the most direct and efficient verification method. |
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Additional Requirements for Special Industries:
If the applicant intends to work in industries that require pre-approval by competent authorities in accordance with the law (such as education, medical care, and law), or in positions that require possession of China's access-controlled professional qualifications (such as certified public accountants, licensed physicians, etc.), in addition to academic credential authentication, they must also provide approval documents from the competent industry authorities or corresponding professional qualification certificates.
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Authentication by Chinese Embassies/Consulates Abroad (Three-Level Authentication) This is the most traditional authentication method, usually involving three steps: Local Notarization: Submit the academic certificate to a local notary public in the country of issuance for notarization (requiring the notary's signature and seal). Provincial Government Authentication: Submit the notarized document to the provincial government or designated authority of the country of issuance to authenticate the authenticity of the notary's signature. Embassy/Consulate Authentication: Finally, submit the document to the Chinese embassy or consulate in the local area to verify the validity of the provincial government's seal. Note: Specific processes, required materials, fees, and processing times vary significantly across different countries. It is recommended to contact the Chinese embassy or consulate in the respective consular district in advance to confirm details. |
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Authentication by Foreign Embassies/Consulates in China For foreign personnel already in China, if the embassy or consulate of the degree-issuing country in China offers authentication services, they can directly apply there. |
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Hague Apostille This is the most convenient method for academic credentials issued by Hague Convention member states. The basic process is as follows: Obtain Documents: First, obtain the academic certificate to be authenticated. Notarization: Submit the document to a locally qualified notarial institution for notarization. Hague Apostille: Submit the notarized document to the designated Hague Apostille authority of the country of issuance (usually the Supreme Court, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or Governor's Office), and after paying the relevant fees, an apostille page with the Hague Apostille logo will be issued. Kind Reminder: The specific competent authorities and process details for Hague Apostille vary by country. It is recommended to consult professional institutions or check official information in advance to ensure the process is correct and avoid delays caused by minor errors. |
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Authentication by the Chinese Service Centre for Scholarly Exchange (CSCSE)
This path is applicable to foreign personnel residing in a third country (neither the country of degree issuance nor China). They can apply for overseas academic credential authentication through the online system of CSCSE. Note: Not all academic credentials from overseas institutions are eligible for authentication, and the result is subject to the evaluation of CSCSE.
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Authentication by CHSI (Mainland China)
For foreign graduates who obtained academic degrees by studying in Chinese universities, the most direct verification method is to conduct inquiry and authentication through CHSI (http://www.chsi.com.cn). They can also choose to have their academic certificates notarized by a domestic notarial institution in China.
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