Tanzania High Commission Legalisation London | UK Documents

UK documents intended for official use in Tanzania generally require both UK and Tanzanian authentication.

For most documents issued in the United Kingdom, the process starts with an FCDO Apostille. The apostilled document is then submitted to the Tanzania High Commission in London for further legalisation or attestation.

Current London legalisation guidance continues to describe the standard process as:

UK document → FCDO Apostille → Tanzania High Commission legalisation.

Tanzania does not currently appear among the Contracting Parties to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention. An FCDO Apostille alone should therefore not normally be regarded as the final authentication stage for use in Tanzania.

Ginkgo Advisory can assist with the complete UK process or with Tanzania High Commission legalisation only where the document already carries a suitable FCDO Apostille.

Tanzania High Commission legalisation at a glance

Stage	What may be required
Document assessment	Check document type and intended use in Tanzania
Solicitor certification or notarisation	Required for some private, copied or corporate documents
FCDO Apostille	UK authentication of the relevant signature, seal or stamp
Tanzania High Commission legalisation	Further authentication for use in Tanzania
Supporting copy	Photocopy of the document
Passport evidence	Copy of the document holder’s passport
Covering letter	Agent’s covering letter where submitted through an agent
Consular fee	Currently reported as £26 per document
Submission	Current High Commission services are by appointment

The precise preparation depends on the document itself.

What is Tanzania High Commission legalisation?

Tanzania High Commission legalisation is the authentication of a foreign document by the High Commission of the United Republic of Tanzania in London.

For a typical UK document, the process is:

UK document → certification or notarisation where required → FCDO Apostille → Tanzania High Commission legalisation

Some official UK documents can proceed directly to the FCDO.

Private documents, copies, Powers of Attorney and privately executed corporate documents may first require certification by a practising UK solicitor or Notary Public.

Is an FCDO Apostille enough for Tanzania?

Normally, no.

The current HCCH status table does not list Tanzania among the 130 Contracting Parties to the Apostille Convention.

Current London operational guidance also continues to require a document intended for Tanzania to obtain an FCDO Apostille before being presented to the Tanzanian High Commission for further attestation.

The normal route therefore remains:

FCDO Apostille → Tanzania High Commission legalisation

The Tanzanian authority receiving the document may impose additional substantive requirements depending on its intended use.

Already have an FCDO Apostille?

There is normally no need to repeat the Apostille stage where the existing Apostille is suitable.

Ginkgo Advisory can assess the document for Tanzania High Commission legalisation only.

Please send us:

1. A clear scan of the complete document
2. A scan of the FCDO Apostille
3. The intended use in Tanzania
4. Name of the receiving authority or organisation
5. Any written instructions received from Tanzania
6. Required completion date

We can check whether the document is ready for the High Commission stage before the original is submitted.

Which documents can require Tanzania High Commission legalisation?

Legalisation may be required for personal, educational and commercial documents.

Personal documents

Typical examples include:

• Birth certificates
• Marriage certificates
• Divorce documents
• Death certificates
• ACRO Police Certificates
• DBS certificates
• Medical certificates
• Affidavits
• Statutory declarations
• Consent letters
• Powers of Attorney
• Deed polls
• Change-of-name documents
• Passport copies
• Driving licence copies
• Court documents
• Probate documents

The UK preparation depends on whether the document is directly eligible for FCDO legalisation.

Educational documents

Academic documents can include:

• Bachelor’s degree certificates
• Master’s degree certificates
• PhD certificates
• Academic transcripts
• Diplomas
• Professional qualifications
• Teaching qualifications
• Training certificates
• School certificates

Some qualifications require certification by a solicitor or Notary Public before the FCDO can issue an Apostille. GOV.UK expressly lists qualification certificates among documents that can be legalised after certification by a UK public official.

Corporate and commercial documents

Business matters may involve:

• Certificates of Incorporation
• Companies House documents
• Certificates of Good Standing
• Memorandum and Articles of Association
• Board resolutions
• Shareholder resolutions
• Commercial Powers of Attorney
• Agency agreements
• Distribution agreements
• Commercial contracts
• Company declarations
• Bank documents
• Certificates of Free Sale
• Appointment letters
• Other corporate certificates

A privately executed company document usually requires an eligible signature or notarial certification before the Apostille stage.

Tanzania High Commission legalisation fee

Current specialist London legalisation guidance continues to list the Tanzania High Commission fee as:

£26 per document.

This is the reported High Commission disbursement only.

It does not include:

• FCDO Apostille fees
• Solicitor certification
• Notarial fees
• Verification fees
• Ginkgo Advisory professional fees
• Return postage
• International courier charges

Important fee note

The Tanzania High Commission’s newly updated official website does not currently expose a dedicated public document-legalisation tariff showing the £26 fee.

For that reason, £26 should be treated as the current operational figure and reconfirmed before payment.

Do not transfer a Consular fee until the submission has been reviewed and the High Commission’s current payment details have been confirmed.

Payment method

Current specialist legalisation guidance states that payment for document legalisation is by:

Bank transfer only.

Older published guidance includes specific High Commission bank details.

Those banking details should not be relied upon without reconfirmation, particularly because the High Commission is currently operating from temporary premises.

We recommend obtaining the current payment instructions for the particular application before transferring funds.

Tanzania High Commission processing time

Current operational guidance recommends allowing approximately:

5 working days

for the Tanzania High Commission legalisation stage.

This timeframe begins once the document has been accepted in the correct form.

It does not include:

• Solicitor certification
• Notarisation
• FCDO processing
• Signature verification
• Postal or courier transit
• Additional High Commission queries

Applicants with a fixed deadline should therefore allow for the complete authentication chain.

Photocopy requirement

A photocopy of the document must accompany the Consular submission under current London operational guidance.

The copy should be clear and complete.

Where the document contains:

• Main certificate
• Notarial certificate
• FCDO Apostille
• Schedules
• Attachments

it is sensible to copy the entire legalisation set rather than only the first page.

Passport-copy requirement

A copy of the document holder’s passport is also required under the current operational procedure.

The passport copy should show the holder’s identification details clearly.

Names should be checked across:

• Passport
• Underlying document
• Notarial certificate
• Apostille

Any material discrepancy should be addressed before Consular submission.

Agent covering letter

Where a legalisation agent submits the document, current guidance requires a covering letter from the agent.

The letter should normally identify:

• Applicant or document holder
• Document being submitted
• Purpose of legalisation
• Intended use in Tanzania
• Agent’s contact details
• Return arrangements

Where the Tanzanian receiving authority has supplied written instructions, attaching a copy can help explain the purpose of the application.

Only UK and Republic of Ireland documents are currently accepted

Current London operational guidance reports that the Tanzania High Commission accepts documents issued in:

• United Kingdom
• Republic of Ireland

Other foreign-issued documents are not normally accepted through the London legalisation route.

This jurisdictional limitation is important.

A document does not become a UK document simply because its holder now resides in Britain.

Documents issued in the Republic of Ireland

The Tanzania High Commission in London also covers the Republic of Ireland for Consular purposes.

An Irish document should complete the appropriate authentication through the Irish authorities before it is submitted for Tanzanian legalisation in London.

It should not be sent to the UK FCDO as though it were a UK-issued document.

The High Commission’s current official material also confirms its wider responsibilities in relation to applicants from both the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland.

For an Irish document, send us a scan before arranging authentication so that the correct Irish stage can be identified.

Documents issued in other countries

Current London operational guidance states that foreign documents outside the UK and Republic of Ireland are not accepted through the Tanzania High Commission’s London legalisation process.

GOV.UK also makes clear that the FCDO cannot legalise documents issued outside the United Kingdom. Such documents should ordinarily be legalised in their country of issue.

For example, a document issued in:

• United States
• Canada
• India
• China
• France
• Germany
• UAE
• Singapore
• Hong Kong

should not automatically be routed through the UK simply because the holder lives in London.

The appropriate Tanzanian Embassy or High Commission for the country of origin should be identified instead.

Foreign company documents

The same principle can apply to corporate documents.

A document relating to a company incorporated outside the UK does not automatically become a British company document because a director signs it before a London solicitor.

Relevant factors include:

• Company’s jurisdiction of incorporation
• Origin of the underlying company record
• Signatory’s capacity
• Type of document
• Tanzanian receiving authority

A foreign company’s Power of Attorney, board resolution or corporate declaration should therefore be assessed before UK notarisation or Apostille work begins.

Current FCDO Apostille fees

The UK Legalisation Office currently charges:

FCDO service	Fee per document
Standard paper Apostille	£45
Next-Day paper Apostille for registered businesses	£40
e-Apostille	£35
Restricted Urgent paper Apostille	£100

For Standard paper applications, return courier or postage is additional.

Current FCDO Apostille processing times

The current indicative FCDO processing periods are:

• Standard paper Apostille: usually up to 25 working days
• Next-Day: next working day for registered businesses
• e-Apostille: up to 2 working days
• Restricted Urgent: same day after prior FCDO approval

Processing can take longer where the FCDO needs to verify a signature, stamp or seal.

Does the document need solicitor certification first?

It depends on the document.

The FCDO can directly legalise certain documents issued by:

• Courts
• Public registries
• Government departments
• Registered doctors
• Certain public authorities

Examples can include eligible birth, marriage and death certificates.

Other documents first need certification by a UK public official such as a practising solicitor or Notary Public. GOV.UK gives examples including:

• Powers of Attorney
• Contracts
• Qualification certificates
• Passport copies
• Driving licence copies

The correct certification should be established before the Apostille application is submitted.

Birth certificate legalisation for Tanzania

A UK birth certificate will commonly follow:

UK Birth Certificate → FCDO Apostille → Tanzania High Commission legalisation

The receiving authority in Tanzania may additionally require:

• Passport copy
• Parents’ documents
• Marriage certificate
• Other family evidence

Legalisation authenticates the document but does not replace the underlying Tanzanian application requirements.

Marriage certificate legalisation for Tanzania

The normal route for a UK marriage certificate is:

UK Marriage Certificate → FCDO Apostille → Tanzania High Commission legalisation

This may be required for:

• Family matters
• Immigration
• Residence
• Name changes
• Property matters
• Probate
• Other official registration

Supporting identification requirements should be checked separately.

Divorce document legalisation

A UK divorce document may require legalisation for:

• Remarriage
• Family proceedings
• Immigration
• Property matters
• Probate
• Change of marital status

Court-issued documents can sometimes proceed directly to the FCDO where they meet the Legalisation Office’s requirements.

After the Apostille is attached, the document can proceed to the Tanzania High Commission.

ACRO Police Certificate legalisation for Tanzania

A UK ACRO Police Certificate may be required for:

• Employment
• Immigration
• Residence
• Professional registration
• Government applications

The normal route is:

ACRO Police Certificate → FCDO paper Apostille → Tanzania High Commission legalisation

ACRO Police Certificates for England and Wales are not currently eligible for an e-Apostille.

Applicants should also check whether the Tanzanian receiving authority requires the certificate to have been issued within a particular period.

DBS certificate legalisation

A UK DBS certificate can follow:

DBS Certificate → FCDO paper Apostille → Tanzania High Commission legalisation

DBS certificates for England and Wales are also excluded from the current FCDO e-Apostille service.

The employer or regulator should specify whether it requires:

• Basic DBS
• Standard DBS
• Enhanced DBS

before legalisation begins.

UK degree legalisation for Tanzania

Educational documents may be required for:

• Employment
• Work permits
• Professional registration
• University admission
• Government appointments
• Teaching
• Healthcare
• Engineering roles

Depending on the document, a typical route is:

UK degree → solicitor/notarial certification where required → FCDO Apostille → Tanzania High Commission legalisation

The Tanzanian employer or professional regulator may separately request direct verification from the university.

Verification and legalisation are different procedures.

Academic transcript legalisation

Academic transcripts can require different preparation from degree certificates.

Where the FCDO cannot directly authenticate the issuing institution’s signature, a practising solicitor or Notary Public may need to certify the document.

The receiving institution may also request:

• Sealed transcript
• Direct university verification
• Award confirmation
• Professional verification service

Those requirements should be established before legalisation begins.

Power of Attorney legalisation for Tanzania

A UK Power of Attorney may commonly require:

Execution / notarisation → FCDO Apostille → Tanzania High Commission legalisation

The substantive wording should ideally be approved by the Tanzanian:

• Lawyer
• Bank
• Company
• Land authority
• Court
• Government department

before signing.

Changing a Power of Attorney after notarisation usually means the authentication process must be repeated.

Property Powers of Attorney

Property matters are a common reason for preparing UK Powers of Attorney for use in Tanzania.

The document should clearly identify:

• Principal
• Attorney
• Property or title details
• Scope of authority
• Power to sign transfer documents
• Power to receive funds where applicable
• Substitution authority where required

A Tanzanian lawyer should ideally approve the substantive wording before the UK execution.

Company documents for Tanzania

UK company documents may require legalisation for:

• Registering a company
• Establishing a branch
• Opening a bank account
• Investment applications
• Tendering
• Appointing an agent
• Commercial transactions
• Corporate due diligence

The process can be:

UK company document → solicitor/notarial certification where required → FCDO Apostille → Tanzania High Commission legalisation

Public Companies House documents and privately executed company documents can require different preliminary preparation.

Certificate of Incorporation

A UK Certificate of Incorporation may be required when a British company undertakes business activities in Tanzania.

The recipient should specify whether it requires:

• Original Companies House certificate
• Certified copy
• Notarial copy
• Apostille
• Tanzania High Commission legalisation

A downloaded company record should not automatically be treated as equivalent to an original public certificate.

Board resolutions

A board resolution is normally a privately executed corporate document.

The route can therefore involve:

Board resolution → solicitor/notarial certification → FCDO Apostille → Tanzania High Commission legalisation

Evidence of corporate authority may include:

• Certificate of Incorporation
• Companies House officer records
• Articles of Association
• Director’s passport
• Board authority

The wording should be approved by the Tanzanian recipient before execution wherever possible.

Commercial Power of Attorney

A company Power of Attorney should clearly state:

• Full UK company name
• Company registration number
• Registered address
• Signatory
• Signatory’s capacity
• Tanzanian attorney or agent
• Scope of authority

The Notary Public may need evidence that the signatory has authority to bind the company.

Once correctly executed, the document can proceed through the FCDO and High Commission stages.

Does Tanzania require translation?

The Tanzanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that documents presented in a language other than Kiswahili or English require translation into English or Kiswahili under its domestic certification procedure.

UK documents written in English therefore do not normally require translation merely because they are intended for Tanzania.

A translation can still be required where:

• Original document is not in English
• Supporting foreign document is in another language
• Receiving authority asks for Kiswahili
• Specific local application requires a translated version

The Tanzanian recipient should confirm its language requirements.

Can an e-Apostille be used for Tanzania?

The FCDO offers e-Apostilles for eligible electronically signed documents.

However, a document that must proceed to the Tanzania High Commission for further physical authentication may be better suited to a paper Apostille, unless the High Commission confirms that an electronic Apostille is acceptable.

Certain documents cannot receive an e-Apostille in any event, including:

• GRO birth certificates
• GRO marriage certificates
• GRO death certificates
• ACRO Police Certificates
• DBS certificates

The format should therefore be chosen before the Apostille application is submitted.

Can several documents share one Apostille?

The FCDO advises applicants to check whether the receiving authority requires:

• One Apostille for a group of appropriately certified documents, or
• Separate Apostilles for each document.

The Tanzania High Commission’s own treatment of bundled documents should also be confirmed.

Bundling documents solely to reduce costs can create problems where the Tanzanian authority later requires each document to carry separate authentication.

Tanzania High Commission has temporarily moved

The old High Commission address at:

3 Stratford Place, London W1C 1AS

is currently undergoing renovation.

The Tanzania High Commission issued a public notice confirming that it continues to operate temporarily from:

3 View Road
Highgate
London N6 4DJ

All Consular services are currently being provided from this temporary location.

The Stratford Place address should therefore not currently be used for attendance or delivery without confirmation.

Current Tanzania High Commission address

The High Commission’s current official contact page gives:

Tanzania High Commission
3 View Road
London N6 4DJ
United Kingdom

Telephone: +44 (0)20 7569 1470
General email: london@nje.go.tz
Administrative email: tanzania@tzhc.uk

The Embassy should be checked again before originals are dispatched because 3 View Road is a temporary location during the Stratford Place renovation.

All Consular services currently require an appointment

The High Commission’s current public notice expressly states:

All consular services are strictly by appointment only.

Applicants should therefore not rely on older legalisation guidance suggesting unrestricted walk-in submission.

An appointment should be confirmed before travelling to Highgate.

Current High Commission opening hours

The official Tanzania High Commission website currently gives its general hours as:

Monday–Friday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Its broader Consular / Visa Services hours are:

10:00 am – 3:00 pm.

These are broader Consular hours rather than a guarantee that legalisation submissions are accepted throughout the entire period.

Legalisation-specific submission window

Current specialist legalisation guidance continues to report the document-legalisation submission period as:

10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Monday to Friday.

Because the High Commission has since moved temporarily to Highgate and now requires appointments for all Consular services, this older counter window should be treated as indicative rather than a walk-in entitlement.

The appointment confirmation should take priority.

Why the old Stratford Place address still appears online

Many legalisation websites continue to list:

3 Stratford Place, London W1C 1AS

because this is the High Commission’s permanent official premises.

The Tanzania High Commission’s own 2026 public notice explains that renovation works are ongoing there and that the Mission continues to operate from 3 View Road, Highgate.

Until the High Commission announces its return, current Consular applications should follow the temporary-location instructions.

Tanzania High Commission email contacts

Current official contact details include:

General enquiries: london@nje.go.tz
Administrative matters: tanzania@tzhc.uk
Legal matters: d.mandanda@tzhc.uk
Visa matters: visa@tzhc.uk
Passport matters: passport@tzhc.uk

For document legalisation, the general or legal-matters address may be appropriate when confirming an unusual requirement.

Documents issued in Tanzania for use abroad

A document originally issued in Tanzania follows a different process.

The Tanzanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that documents presented for its certification should first be verified by the issuing authority in Tanzania.

Its published domestic guidance also addresses:

• Birth certificates
• Death certificates
• Educational documents
• Powers of Attorney
• Deed polls
• Employment documents

This reverse authentication route should not be confused with legalising a UK-issued document for use in Tanzania.

Tanzanian Power of Attorney and Deed Poll documents

The Tanzanian Ministry’s domestic authentication guidance states that Powers of Attorney and Deed Poll documents presented for certification in Tanzania should first be registered with the relevant land authority.

This rule concerns documents being processed within Tanzania.

A UK Power of Attorney intended for Tanzania should still be drafted with the final Tanzanian use in mind before the UK notarial and FCDO stages are completed.

Common reasons Tanzania legalisation is delayed

Applications can encounter problems where:

• FCDO Apostille is missing
• Wrong signature has been apostilled
• Solicitor certification was required first
• Notarisation is unsuitable
• Photocopy is missing
• Passport copy is missing
• Agent covering letter is absent
• Consular fee has been transferred using outdated bank details
• Applicant attends without an appointment
• Documents are sent to the old Stratford Place address during renovation
• Foreign-issued document incorrectly follows the UK route
• Irish document has not completed the appropriate Irish authentication
• Company document lacks proof of signing authority
• Recipient requires separate Apostilles rather than a bundle

Checking the document and current High Commission procedure before dispatch can prevent unnecessary repeat work.

Can I submit directly to the Tanzania High Commission?

Yes, subject to the High Commission’s current appointment procedure.

The document should already have completed the appropriate UK authentication.

A typical submission should include:

• Original apostilled document
• Photocopy
• Document holder’s passport copy
• Covering letter where submitted by an agent
• Evidence of payment where required
• Appointment confirmation
• Any additional supporting documents requested by the High Commission

The temporary address should be reconfirmed before attendance.

Tanzania High Commission legalisation only

Clients who already have the correct FCDO Apostille can instruct Ginkgo Advisory for the remaining High Commission stage.

We can review:

• Document
• FCDO Apostille
• Country of issue
• Passport-copy requirement
• Agent covering letter
• Consular fee
• Current bank-transfer instructions
• Appointment procedure
• Current High Commission address
• Return arrangements

This avoids repeating earlier UK authentication unnecessarily.

Full Tanzania document legalisation service

Where the document has not yet been authenticated, we can assess the complete route.

Depending on the case, the service may include:

• Document assessment
• Solicitor certification
• Notarial certification
• FCDO Apostille
• Tanzania High Commission legalisation
• Preparation of the agent covering letter
• Supporting-document checks
• Appointment coordination
• Consular submission
• Collection
• Completion scan
• UK return delivery
• DHL international return

The correct process should be established from the actual document before legalisation begins.

Frequently asked questions

Is Tanzania in the Hague Apostille Convention?

No.

Tanzania does not currently appear among the Contracting Parties to the 1961 Apostille Convention.

Is an FCDO Apostille enough for Tanzania?

Normally, no.

Current London legalisation guidance continues to require an FCDO Apostille followed by Tanzania High Commission legalisation.

What is the normal legalisation process?

For most UK documents:

UK document → certification where required → FCDO Apostille → Tanzania High Commission legalisation

How much is Tanzania High Commission legalisation?

Current operational guidance lists:

£26 per document.

The High Commission’s current official website does not presently publish a dedicated legalisation tariff, so the amount should be reconfirmed before payment.

How long does Tanzania High Commission legalisation take?

Current specialist guidance recommends approximately:

5 working days.

FCDO and delivery time are additional.

What payment method is used?

Current operational guidance states:

Bank transfer only.

Current account details should be obtained or reconfirmed before payment.

Do I need a photocopy?

Yes.

Current legalisation guidance requires a photocopy of the document to accompany the submission.

Do I need a passport copy?

Yes.

A copy of the document holder’s passport is currently required.

Is a covering letter required?

Yes, where an agent submits the document.

Current operational guidance requires a covering letter from the agent.

Does the Tanzania High Commission accept Irish documents?

Current London legalisation guidance says yes.

Documents issued in the Republic of Ireland fall within the London mission’s jurisdiction but should first complete the appropriate Irish authentication.

Does it accept documents issued in other foreign countries?

Current operational guidance says no.

Documents outside the UK and Republic of Ireland should normally be handled through the country of issue and the Tanzanian mission responsible for that jurisdiction.

Can the FCDO Apostille a foreign-issued document?

Normally, no.

GOV.UK states that documents issued outside the UK cannot be legalised through the UK FCDO service.

Can you legalise an ACRO Police Certificate for Tanzania?

Yes.

The typical route is:

ACRO Police Certificate → FCDO paper Apostille → Tanzania High Commission legalisation

Can you legalise a UK degree for Tanzania?

Yes.

Depending on its format, the degree may first require solicitor or notarial certification before the FCDO Apostille and High Commission stage.

Can you legalise a Power of Attorney for Tanzania?

Yes.

A UK Power of Attorney should normally be appropriately executed or notarised before the FCDO Apostille.

The Tanzanian receiving lawyer or authority should approve the wording before signature.

Can you legalise company documents for Tanzania?

Yes.

Companies House documents, board resolutions, commercial Powers of Attorney and other corporate instruments can be assessed for the correct UK certification and legalisation route.

Where is the Tanzania High Commission now?

The High Commission is temporarily operating from:

3 View Road, Highgate, London N6 4DJ.

Is the High Commission still at 3 Stratford Place?

3 Stratford Place, London W1C 1AS is currently undergoing renovation.

The High Commission has officially instructed the public to use its temporary Highgate premises at 3 View Road until further notice.

Do I need an appointment?

Yes.

The High Commission’s current public notice states that all Consular services are strictly by appointment only.

What are the current Consular hours?

The official website currently lists:

10:00 am–3:00 pm, Monday to Friday

for general Consular and Visa services.

Legalisation-specific operational guidance gives a narrower 10:00 am–12:30 pm submission period, so the confirmed appointment time should be followed.

Can you provide Tanzania High Commission legalisation only?

Yes.

Where the document already carries the appropriate FCDO Apostille, we can assess it for the remaining Tanzania High Commission stage.

Arrange Tanzania High Commission legalisation

Send Ginkgo Advisory a clear scan before posting the original.

Please provide:

1. The complete document
2. Existing FCDO Apostille, if available
3. Country where the document was issued
4. Intended use in Tanzania
5. Name of the receiving authority or organisation
6. Any written requirements received from Tanzania
7. Required completion date

For company documents, also provide the company’s country of incorporation and relevant corporate information.

For Powers of Attorney, send the final wording approved by the Tanzanian lawyer or recipient where available.

We can then identify whether the correct route is:

UK document → certification where required → FCDO Apostille → Tanzania High Commission legalisation

The Tanzania High Commission is currently operating from temporary premises at 3 View Road, Highgate while 3 Stratford Place is renovated. Consular services are currently by appointment only. The £26 fee, five-working-day processing period and bank-transfer payment method remain the current published operational guidance but should be reconfirmed before submission because the High Commission’s updated official site does not presently display a dedicated legalisation tariff.