Embassy attestation
& consular legalisation
Solicitor-led support for UK documents that need embassy, consular or representative-office authentication for use overseas.
The right preparation,
at every stage.
The route depends on your document, destination and the receiving authority’s requirements.
Document review
We check your document and the instructions for its intended use overseas.
Preparation
We arrange solicitor certification where required and confirm any additional preparation.
FCDO legalisation
We arrange the FCDO apostille when it forms part of the required route.
Embassy submission
We arrange the relevant embassy, consular or representative-office submission and document return.
Some applications need additional verification, translations or chamber certification. We confirm the stages and discuss timing before proceeding.
Where will your
documents be used?
Choose a destination to email our team. We’ll check the current route for your document and intended use.
United Arab Emirates
Document attestation enquiries for the UAE.
Enquire by emailQatar
Document attestation enquiries for Qatar.
Enquire by emailKuwait
Document attestation enquiries for Kuwait.
Enquire by emailTaiwan
Representative-office authentication enquiries.
Enquire by emailEgypt
Check the current legalisation route for your documents.
Enquire by emailAnother destination
Tell us where your documents will be used.
Ask our teamCommon document types
Personal & family
Birth and marriage certificates, and ACRO police certificates.
Academic & professional
Degree certificates, transcripts and medical letters.
Company & commercial
Company records, powers of attorney, contracts and trade documents.
Solicitor-led oversight
KH Lam LLB, LLM
Legal Consultant · Ginkgo Advisory
KH is a London-based solicitor of England and Wales, regulated by the SRA. He oversees our certification and apostille work and is registered with the FCDO for apostille purposes.
Client feedback
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Useful information
Your questions,
answered.
Guidance on the route, preparation and practical next steps.
What is embassy attestation?
It is authentication by the destination’s embassy, consulate or representative office. It may be needed after document preparation and FCDO legalisation. The required sequence depends on the destination and document.
Do I need embassy attestation or just an apostille?
Where the Apostille Convention applies to your document between the UK and the destination, an apostille replaces consular legalisation. Other routes may require further authentication. The recipient’s requirements for the document itself still need to be checked.
Does every document need solicitor certification?
No. Some official documents can be submitted directly for FCDO legalisation. Others need certification first. The recipient or relevant office may specify an original, a certified copy or a particular signing professional.
Do commercial documents need extra certification?
Some commercial and export documents need chamber certification, including Arab-British Chamber of Commerce certification where applicable. We check the requirements for the document and destination before arranging the route.
What about documents for mainland China?
Since 7 November 2023, UK public documents covered by the Convention use the apostille route for mainland China without Chinese consular legalisation. The recipient may still have requirements for the document’s format, translation or date of issue.
How long does embassy attestation take?
Timing depends on the required stages, document checks and the relevant office’s processing times. Additional verification, supporting documents and courier delivery can affect completion. Share your deadline so we can discuss the expected timing for your application.
Can you assist if I am outside the UK?
Yes. We assist overseas clients with UK document preparation, apostille and embassy or consular submission, with courier return available. Contact us before posting originals so we can confirm what is needed.
What should I include when requesting a quote?
Tell us the document type, destination, intended use and deadline. Include any written instructions from the receiving authority. Our advertised starting price is £138 per document; your quotation will confirm the work required and applicable fees.
Start your enquiry
Let’s confirm the route
for your documents.
Tell us where your documents will be used, what they are and when you need them.
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