FCDO Attestation

FCDO Attestation for Personal Documents

You need FCDO attestation if you’re submitting UK documents abroad—like birth certificates, degrees, or marriage certificates. It proves the authenticity of your documents to foreign governments, ensuring they are officially recognised in countries requiring legalised paperwork. Whether you’re relocating for work, studying internationally, applying for family visas, or managing legal affairs overseas, FCDO attestation is a mandatory step in the document legalisation process. Without it, your documents may be rejected or considered invalid abroad. It adds a layer of trust and legal certainty, often required by embassies, immigration offices, academic institutions, or overseas employers for verification purposes.

FCDO Attestation for Business & Corporate Use

Companies expanding overseas use fcdo attestation for legalising contracts, commercial documents, or powers of attorney. This makes them legally valid internationally.

FCDO Attestation for Visa and Immigration

When applying for a work or family visa in countries like the UAE, China, or Saudi Arabia, fcdo attestation is a crucial first step.

FCDO Attestation Process

Verify Your Document Type

We check whether your document is eligible for fcdo attestation—some require notarisation first, others go straight to the FCDO.

Apostille Issued by FCDO

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) applies an official apostille as part of the fcdo attestation process, verifying the UK origin.

Embassy Legalisation (If Needed)

For countries outside the Hague Apostille Convention, fcdo attestation is followed by embassy legalisation. We handle the full chain of authentication.

FCDO Attestation Cost

FCDO Attestation Price

Our fcdo attestation service starts at £49 for standard apostille. Urgent and embassy-attached services available from £95.

Cheapest Apostille Service UK

We offer one of the cheapest apostille service UK options, including full fcdo attestation support and same-day availability.

Apostille UK Price Overview

Bundle your fcdo attestation with document translation, notarisation, or courier return for maximum value.

FCDO Attestation FAQs

What Is FCDO Attestation?

FCDO attestation refers to the official legalisation (apostille) of UK documents by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office for international use.