FCDO Document Legalisation
Official apostille legalisation for UK documents required by Spanish consulates. FCDO-registered agents. Standard and priority service available.
What is Legalisation?
Legalisation — also known as an apostille — is the process of certifying a UK document so it is legally recognised in Spain and other countries that are signatories to the Hague Convention.
Spanish consulates require that certain documents submitted with a visa application carry an official FCDO apostille stamp. Without this, your documents will not be accepted.
As an FCDO-registered agent, we handle the entire legalisation process on your behalf. Turnaround times run from receipt of your original documents by post.
FCDO Approved Agent
We are registered with the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and approved to process apostille legalisations on your behalf.
Why use an us instead of applying direct?
You can apply to the FCDO directly — but there are good reasons most applicants choose a registered agent like us.
* FCDO direct turnaround times are published estimates and can extend significantly during peak periods.
Legalisation Services
Select your document and choose Standard or Priority service.
£75
5–7 working days
£125
2–3 working days
ACRO Police Report
Your ACRO Criminal Records Office certificate, required by Spanish consulates for long-stay visa and residency applications. You must obtain your ACRO certificate before sending it to us.
GRO Certificate
Includes: Birth Certificate · Marriage Certificate · Death Certificate
Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificates issued by the General Register Office. Order one unit per certificate — e.g. 2 birth certificates and 1 marriage certificate = 3 × GRO Certificate.
* Turnaround from receipt of your original document by post
How to Order
Place Your Order
Select your document type and service tier. You will receive an order confirmation with our postal address.
Post Your Document
Send your original document to us by tracked post. We recommend Royal Mail Special Delivery. Turnaround begins from the day we receive it.
We Legalise It
We submit your document to the FCDO for apostille legalisation. Standard service: 5–7 working days. Priority service: 2–3 working days — versus up to 25 days if you apply direct.
We Return It
Your legalised document is returned to you by tracked post, ready for submission to the Spanish consulate.