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Federal Employment Records Apostille for Hong Kong

Route, timeline, translation and price for using a Federal Employment Records in Hong Kong — based on the official Hague Convention status table.

Quick answer

Hong Kong accepts a U.S. apostille. Your Federal Employment Records needs one apostille from the U.S. Department of State — 10–12 business days with us. English generally accepted.

Route
Apostille — one step
Hague member since
Yes — via China (Hong Kong SAR)
Issuing authority
Office of Personnel Management
Translation
English generally accepted.

Is Hong Kong a Hague Convention country?

Yes. The Apostille Convention applies to Hong Kong through its continued application to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, so a U.S. apostille is accepted with no embassy step.

The route to Hong Kong

A Federal Employment Records is issued by Office of Personnel Management, a federal authority, so it is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — never by a state office. For Hong Kong, that apostille is the finish line.

People most often send documents to Hong Kong for employment, banking, business registration. Receiving offices set their own requirements, so confirm what yours asks for — we’ll help you read it.

About the Federal Employment Records

How to apostille federal employment records (OPM, SF-50) for foreign employment and pension verification.

You obtain this from Office of Personnel Management. We can’t request it on your behalf, but once you have it, we handle everything through to delivery in Hong Kong.

A personal copy usually isn't enough. Records need a certification from the agency or records centre. If you're proving pension income rather than service history, the OPM annuity letter is the document consulates actually want.

Timeline and price

StageTimeNotes
U.S. Department of State apostille10–12 business daysHand-delivered in Washington, D.C.
Return shipping1–3 days in the U.S.Tracked courier; worldwide delivery available

Price: $299 per document, government fees and U.S. shipping included.

Translation for Hong Kong

English generally accepted. If the receiving office asks for a translation anyway, we can arrange a certified one.

How it works

  1. Confirm the route

    Tell us you’re sending a Federal Employment Records to Hong Kong. We confirm route, price and timing before any payment.

  2. Get the document to us

    Ship it to us with tracking (we send the address when we confirm your order), or drop it off by appointment at our West Palm Beach or Miami office.

  3. Pre-submission review

    We check it against authentication requirements to catch the problems that cause rejections.

  4. Department of State

    Hand-delivered to the Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C.

  5. Delivery

    Returned to you by tracked courier, or sent directly to your recipient in Hong Kong.

Sources: HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (checked October 2026) · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document.

Federal Employment Records for Hong Kong — FAQ

Is Hong Kong part of the Hague Apostille Convention?

Yes. The Convention applies to Hong Kong through its continued application to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, so a U.S. apostille is accepted.

How long does it take to prepare a Federal Employment Records for Hong Kong?

About 10–12 business days for the U.S. Department of State apostille, plus return shipping.

How much does it cost to send a Federal Employment Records to Hong Kong?

$299 per document, with government fees and U.S. shipping included. We confirm your exact price before any payment.

Do I need a translation for Hong Kong?

English generally accepted. We can arrange certified translation with your order.

Can you get the Federal Employment Records for me?

No — you obtain it from Office of Personnel Management first. Once you have it, we handle the rest.

Do I have to be in the United States?

No. Most Hong Kong orders are handled entirely by mail, and we can ship the finished document anywhere.

Related: Federal Employment Records — full guide · All documents for Hong Kong · Apostille vs. embassy legalization · Why apostilles get rejected

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