Indonesia No Longer Needs Attestation — Just an Apostille

Indonesia joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 4 June 2022 — so your South African documents now need a single DIRCO apostille, not the old embassy attestation chain. We handle the full apostille for you.

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Indonesia = Apostille (not attestation). Because Indonesia is now a Hague member (since 4 June 2022), you need a DIRCO apostille, not embassy attestation. Get it through our apostille service: DIRCO Apostille — R1,650. Still sending documents to a non-Hague country such as the UAE, Qatar or Kuwait? See embassy attestation.

What you need for Indonesia: a DIRCO apostille

A single apostille replaces the whole attestation chain. The route depends on the document type — we manage it from start to finish, with no office visits.

  1. Government documents — DIRCO apostille (~1 week) — birth, marriage and death certificates and SAPS police clearances go directly to DIRCO for an apostille (R1,650). No notary or High Court step needed.
  2. Private documents — High Court apostille (3 days) — degrees, transcripts, affidavits and powers of attorney are first notarised, then apostilled by the High Court (R1,650).
  3. Sworn translation into Bahasa Indonesia — if required by the destination.
  4. Courier delivery — to anywhere in Indonesia.

Documents most commonly apostilled for Indonesia

Common use cases

An Indonesia apostille is commonly required for: work visas (especially in Bali, Jakarta, Surabaya), retirement visas (KITAS), university enrolment, marriage registration, and commercial registrations for SA businesses entering the Indonesian market.

Indonesia apostille pricing (2026)

ServicePriceTurnaround
DIRCO Apostille (government documents)R1,650~1 week
High Court Apostille (private documents, notary included)R1,6503 working days
Bahasa Indonesia sworn translation (if required)from R450/page3-5 days
Local CourierR2501-2 working days
International Courier (to Indonesia)by destination zone3-5 days

Note: Embassy attestation is not required for Indonesia. If you were previously quoted for a full attestation chain, an apostille is the correct — and cheaper — option. Get yours via our DIRCO apostille service.

How long does an Indonesia apostille take?

A DIRCO apostille for government documents takes about one week; a High Court apostille for notarised private documents takes about 3 working days. Add 1-2 days for courier delivery. There is no embassy queue to wait on.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Indonesia need attestation or an apostille now?

An apostille. Since 4 June 2022, Indonesia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so South African documents for Indonesia need a single DIRCO or High Court apostille. Embassy attestation is no longer required. Get yours via our DIRCO apostille service.

Where is the Indonesian Embassy in South Africa?

Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, 949 Schoeman Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083. For most South African documents you will not need to deal with the embassy at all — an apostille issued by DIRCO is what Indonesia accepts.

How long does an Indonesia apostille take?

A DIRCO apostille for government documents (birth, marriage, SAPS clearance) takes about one week. A High Court apostille for notarised private documents such as degrees takes about 3 working days. We handle the full process and courier nationwide.

Do I need translation into Bahasa Indonesia?

Some Indonesian government departments and universities require it; many accept English. Check with your destination. We can arrange sworn translation if needed.

How much does an Indonesia apostille cost?

A DIRCO apostille is R1,650 per document and a High Court apostille (notary included) is R1,650 per document. There is no embassy fee, because embassy attestation is not required for Indonesia.