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GMark · Joined: 02 Apr 2010 Posts: 46 Location: China

Hello, how are you?

I've been sifting through the forum, but I haven't found a definite, up to date answer: For starting a new job in China, do we require authentication of just our degree testamur, or do we also need authentication of our transcript as well?

Does anything else require authentication?

I haven't applied for a job, I'm just getting my documents ready.

Thanks in advance.

Osiry · Joined: 19 Mar 2015 Posts: 84 Location: Nanjing

thechangling · Joined: 11 Apr 2013 Posts: 276

It's just the degree certificate that needs to be notarised, authenticated, and translated (as far as I know from personal experience in Hubei province).

Non Sequitur · Joined: 23 May 2010 Posts: 4724 Location: China

GMark · Joined: 02 Apr 2010 Posts: 46 Location: China

Osiry · Joined: 19 Mar 2015 Posts: 84 Location: Nanjing

Just to update my post with some recent findings:
I emailed my prospective employer, and asked specifically what I need to do regarding authentication. I specifically asked about authenticating transcripts and whether a translation is needed before it goes to the Chinese embassy for the final step (keep in mind this is in New Zealand it may differ for your country).

She said:

"For the authentication of the degree, it is enough that you just authenticate your degree certificate.
I think you need to provide a translation copy of it to the embassy because from the experience we got from the teachers from America and England, they need to do the translation in the notary office. But I am not sure if it is the same that you need to do in New Zealand. Can you check it out for us? We really have limited information on the procedures on doing it in different countries."

I have to get it translated at the department of internal affairs during the second step of the authentication process (the document has to get stamped by a notary, sent to the DIA, then sent to MFAT, and then it's returned to me and I take it in to the chinese consulate). It's quite a process, with everyone clipping the ticket -_-

The bear · Joined: 16 Aug 2015 Posts: 483

plumpy nut · Joined: 12 Mar 2011 Posts: 1652

The schools should provide all the translation to Chinese. If they're not, it better be because the salary is high so they don't feel like they have to.

plumpy nut · Joined: 12 Mar 2011 Posts: 1652

Authentication requirement appears to be from the central government. I think more and more regions are deciding they have to abide by it. If it's not done and you find that it's required you're looking at $360 US to have it done within a month timeline, that is if you possess the certificate. It will be considerably cheaper if you take the longer two month timeline, via the cheapest USPS tracking mail envelopes. So if you're applying for China, get your certificates authenticated now. Of course for different countries the price is different.