Hugh Phelan, Solicitor & Notary Public — appointed by the Chief Justice of Ireland — provides expert notarisation, apostille, and legalisation for all documents destined for Hong Kong. Douglas, Cork.
If you are moving to Hong Kong, working there, buying property, or dealing with Hong Kong authorities from Ireland, you will almost certainly need your Irish documents officially notarised. Hugh Phelan — Solicitor and Notary Public appointed by the Chief Justice of Ireland — provides the internationally recognised certification that Hong Kong authorities require.
Hong Kong accepts Irish apostilles following China's accession to the Hague Convention on 7 November 2023. Hugh Phelan assists clients with corporate, immigration, and personal document notarisation for Hong Kong — from director declarations for company registration to powers of attorney for property and investment transactions in one of Asia's premier financial centres.
Hong Kong IS a Hague Convention member — Irish apostilles accepted directly.
Hong Kong's Companies Registry and the Land Registry accept apostilled foreign documents. Many Irish professionals working in finance and law in Hong Kong require Irish qualification documents notarised and apostilled.
Hugh Phelan has been practising as a Solicitor in Cork since 2003 and holds a full notarial appointment from the Chief Justice of Ireland. He has notarised thousands of documents for worldwide use, including Hong Kong. His dual qualification in Irish and English law, combined with deep knowledge of international legalisation, makes him uniquely suited to handle your documents correctly the first time.
The key authority for foreign documents in Hong Kong is: Hong Kong Immigration Department / Companies Registry. Hugh Phelan's office provides guidance on submitting documents to the correct Hong Kong authorities and any translation requirements.
Call our Douglas, Cork office on (021) 489 7134 (Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm), or email info@phelansolicitors.com. For full details visit phelansolicitors.com/notary-public/.
Yes. Following China's accession to the Hague Convention (7 November 2023), Hong Kong accepts Irish apostilles on notarised documents.
Birth certificates, marriage certificates, and police clearance certificates for various visa categories and right of abode applications.
Yes. Director declarations, shareholder agreements, and corporate resolutions for Hong Kong company filings are regularly notarised by Hugh Phelan.
Hugh Phelan notarises your document. You submit it to the Irish DFA for the apostille. The apostilled document is then recognised in Hong Kong.
Notarisation: same-day. DFA apostille: 3–5 business days. Total: 1–2 weeks.
Hugh Phelan — same-day appointments available in Douglas, Cork.
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