Consular legalisation is required when your UK document needs to be used in a country that is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, or where the destination embassy mandates additional verification beyond an Apostille.
The process involves the relevant embassy or consulate in London verifying the document's signature or seal so it can be legally used in their country. This is a multi-step process typically requiring an Apostille first, followed by embassy submission.
Countries Requiring Consular Legalisation
We handle legalisation for all embassies in London, including:
- UAE
- Qatar
- Kuwait
- Iraq
- Lebanon
- Algeria
- Vietnam
- Thailand
- Indonesia
- China (pre-consular)
- Jordan
- Morocco
How Consular Legalisation Works
- Notarisation (if needed) — a UK notary certifies the document.
- FCDO Apostille — the Foreign Office issues an Apostille first.
- Embassy submission — we submit to the relevant embassy in London.
- Collection & return — the legalised document is returned to you.
Processing time varies by embassy — from 2 days to 3 weeks. Our team tracks each application and keeps you updated at every stage.
Common Documents for Consular Legalisation
- Company registration certificates (Certificate of Incorporation)
- Powers of Attorney
- Commercial invoices and export documents
- Educational certificates and transcripts
- Marriage, birth, and death certificates
- Medical and police clearance certificates
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