The documents intended to be used in China by Chinese citizens not directly notarized by the Consulate General of China in Kolkata need first be notarized by the notary public in India and then submitted to the Consulate General of China in Kolkata for legalization after being authenticated by the section officer, Branch Secretariat, Kolkata, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. .

The documents issued in another country should be authenticated there, The Consulate General of China in Kolkata does not accept the documents issued in another country for legalization.