Question 1

When do I need embassy legalisation instead of an apostille?

Accepted Answer

If your document needs to be used in a country that is not part of the Hague Apostille Convention — for example the UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Vietnam or Thailand — an apostille on its own isn't enough. You also need the destination country's embassy or consulate to attest the document.

Question 2

Which countries do you cover?

Accepted Answer

We currently provide a full end-to-end service for the UAE, Qatar, Egypt, Kuwait, Jordan, Algeria, Thailand, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia and China. For other destinations we can arrange bespoke quotes on request.

Question 3

How long does embassy legalisation take?

Accepted Answer

Turnaround varies by country and embassy workload, but typically 7–15 working days from the date your document reaches us. Each country page shows the current expected turnaround.

Question 4

Do I need to do anything with the embassy myself?

Accepted Answer

No. We deal with the solicitor, the FCDO and the embassy directly on your behalf — you just send us the original document and we return it fully legalised.

Question 5

What if my country isn't listed?

Accepted Answer

Get in touch via our contact form with the country and document type and we'll come back with a bespoke quote and expected turnaround.

Embassy Legalisation for Non-Hague Countries