'Verifying' documents required for Citizenship application

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bensons New member

Member since 17 March 2014

bensonsNew member22 August 2021 12:19:25

Hi, could any one explain the procedure prior to submitting documents required for Citizenship application?
I understand that certain documents need to bear the seal of "Apostille" of the country where they were issued
But I am confused by this instruction:- "Full birth certificate of applicant duly legalized/ authenticated by competent authority (Ministry of Home/Foreign/External Affairs)"
Is the (Ministry of Home/Foreign/External Affairs) a Government department in Mauritius ?
Or is it a department in the United Kingdom that I submit the documents to before or after them being apostilled? ......
Thanks to anyone who could advise

whitesharkbait Active member

Member since 27 September 2011

whitesharkbaitActive member22 August 2021 16:41:04

If you are from the UK you need them Apostilled by the DFA in the UK. You then present them in Mauritius for your Citizenship Application

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GuestPoster298Guest22 August 2021 18:12:19

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I'm following this one for my application later.
Who's the DFA ?

myb003 Active member

Member since 22 July 2021

myb003Active member22 August 2021 18:35:05

Department of foreign affairs

bensons New member

Member since 17 March 2014

bensonsNew member23 August 2021 02:23:18

Hi @whitesharkbait - thanks for your reply. I will send the documents to the DFA whilst I am in the UK.
My concern was that there was another part of the process that I needed to do such as visiting a Notary in Mauritius for his/her signature prior to submitting the documents at the PM's office with my application.

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