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Apostille or Embassy Attestation?

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Pricing from £90
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Apostille vs Embassy Attestation

Understanding the two main routes for document legalisation

Hague Convention Countries

Apostille Process

For 127+ countries including USA, EU, Australia

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FCDO Apostille
UK Foreign Office certification
Ready to Use
Document accepted internationally
Timeline: 1-4 days
Price: from £90
Non-Hague Countries

Embassy Attestation

For UAE, Saudi Arabia, China, Kuwait, etc.

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FCDO Apostille
UK Foreign Office certification
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Embassy Stamp
Country-specific embassy attestation
Ready to Use
Document accepted in destination country
Timeline: 5-15 days
Price: from £150

What Documents Can Be Legalised?

We handle all types of UK-issued documents

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Personal Documents

  • Birth Certificates
  • Marriage Certificates
  • Death Certificates
  • Divorce Decrees
  • Change of Name Deeds
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Academic Documents

  • Degree Certificates
  • Diploma Certificates
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Professional Qualifications
  • Training Certificates
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Business Documents

  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • Certificate of Good Standing
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Commercial Invoices
  • Board Resolutions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know if my country needs apostille or embassy attestation?

Use the interactive checker above, or check if your destination country is a member of the Hague Convention. Hague Convention countries (127+) accept apostille only. Non-Hague countries (UAE, Saudi Arabia, China, etc.) require embassy attestation. Our tool above will tell you instantly.

Can all UK documents be apostilled?

Only UK public documents can be apostilled directly. This includes documents issued by UK government departments, courts, and official bodies. Private documents usually need to be certified by a solicitor or notary first — this is the £120 option in our pricing.

How long does the process take?

Apostille: next working day delivery as standard. Embassy attestation: 5-15 working days depending on the specific embassy requirements. Use our 2-step checker above — select your document, then your country — to get a personalised quote. Contact us on 0203 916 6250 for urgent requests.

What's the cost?

Apostille only: £90 per document. With solicitor certification: £120. Embassy attestation: from £150. All apostille orders include next working day delivery. See full pricing details.

Do I need to certify my documents first?

It depends on the document type. Official UK government documents (birth, marriage certificates etc.) can often be apostilled directly at £90. Private documents, photocopies, or foreign documents usually need solicitor certification first — we include this in our £120 service.

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