'Verifying' documents required for Citizenship application

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

GuestPoster298 Guest

GuestPoster298Guest22 August 2021 18:12:19

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

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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.