At a glance:
  • Process:  Requires FCDO and Egypt embassy attestation.
  • Turnaround time: 1- 2 days for FCDO and 2-3 working days for the Consulate.
  • Fees: from £268 (personal document) £356 commercial document
  • E-Apostille:  Not accepted in Egypt.
  • Document bundles:  Accepted for personal documents only
  • Copies: Not required.
  • Submission/collection: Mon to Fri, 10 am to 12.30 pm/2 pm to 3 pm
  • Payment: Card only

Legalising UK documents for use in Egypt involves several key steps.

First, prepare your documents, ensuring each is individually notarised.

Educational documents require an additional attestation by the ECEB.

Next, obtain an Apostille from the FCDO for all documents. Finally, submit your apostilled documents to the Egyptian Consulate for attestation.

Additional requirements may apply for specific documents or circumstances.

Allow ample time for processing, which can vary depending on the document type and the involvement of external agencies.

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Essential steps:

  • Apostille: All documents must first be apostilled by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). This verifies the authenticity of the document.
  • Notarisation: Many documents will also require notarisation before they can be apostilled. Personal documents can often be bundled under one notarial certificate, while commercial documents must be notarised individually.
  • Legalisation by the Egyptian Consulate: After obtaining the apostille, submit your documents to the Egyptian Consulate in the UK for final attestation.

Specific requirements:

  • Sales contracts: Email a copy to hello@apostillelondon.com before submission so the Consulate can advise on the correct fee.
  • Educational documents: Must be attested by the Egyptian Cultural and Educational Bureau (ECEB) before submission to the Consulate. Contact legalisation@uk.cdm.edu.eg for this service.
  • Commercial documents for use in Egypt: Require attestation by the Egyptian Chamber of Commerce.
  • Egyptian citizens selling property or vehicles: Must provide proof of ownership and a copy of their driving licence, respectively.
  • Power of Attorney (Inheritance/property transactions): Requires the executant’s personal appearance at the Consulate with their original passport. This can not be completed by an agency.

  • Employment letters: For employment letters to be attested, the solicitor or notary public must confirm the document’s authenticity with the issuing institution and explicitly state this verification on their certification

Additional information:

  • Documents from UK Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories: Require notarisation by a UK notary public and a UK FCDO apostille.

  • ACCA certificates: Work must be done on the original document.
  • Irish documents: May take longer to legalise due to unforeseen circumstances.

Fees and processing time:

  • Consular fees vary depending on the document type and whether it is for commercial or personal use.
  • The ECEB charges a disbursement fee of £50 per educational document.
  • Processing times also vary. Expect 2-3 working days for direct submissions to the Consulate, 5-6 working days for commercial documents via the Egyptian Chamber of Commerce, and 15-25 working days for educational documents due to ECEB verification.
The Egyptian flag outside the Egypt embassy in London
Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt - Sign
a collage of stamps of the Egypt embassy

Need assistance?

If you find the legalisation process overwhelming or time-consuming, consider seeking assistance from a professional document legalisation service like us. We can handle the entire process on your behalf, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and peace of mind.

Included in our embassy attestation service:

  • We advise and check that your documents meet attestation criteria
  • If documents need to be certified, we get a solicitor
  • We submit your documents to the FCDO for the apostille
  • We arrange and complete embassy attestation
  • Documents are returned by your preferred chosen method
  • You’ll also get a digital copy of your attested documents
  • We are competitively priced with no hidden fees
  • We have a service guarantee! If we can’t get your documents attested, we refund our fee.

Notice:

Please note that legalisation processing times can be affected by UK public holidays, occasional technical issues at the FCDO, or unexpected consulate closures. Additionally, fees may be subject to change without notice.

We are committed to informing you of any delays or additional costs that may arise during your application.

Our goal is to minimise disruptions and ensure a smooth legalisation process.

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