We legalise medical certificates for visa applications worldwide, ensuring your documents meet international requirements for work, study, and residency visas.

Services overview:

  • 3-4 days delivery and starts from £87 per document

  • Express next-day service from £97 per document

  • Embassy attestation available for non-Hague Convention countries

Prices include the apostille certificate, all government fees, and VAT.

What our service includes

We handle every aspect of medical certificate legalisation for visa applications.

Complete visa medical certificate legalisation

Our comprehensive legalisation service covers all types of visa medical certificates, whether you need a simple apostille for EU countries or complex embassy attestation for Middle Eastern destinations.

  • Apostille for Hague Convention countries (125+ destinations)

  • Embassy attestation for non-Hague Convention countries

  • Expert document verification

  • Secure handling and tracked delivery

Partnership with FCDO-registered medical providers

We’ve partnered with ZoomDoc to streamline your process:

  • Same-day medical certificates issued (physical delivery within 24-48+ hours)

  • All doctors are FCDO-registered

  • Certificates designed specifically for visa applications

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Legalisation for all visa-related medical certificates

A medical certificate for visa applications is mandatory for most long-term visas exceeding 90 days. Here’s when you’ll need medical clearance:

Visa Type Why Required Common Applications
Work visas International employment requires comprehensive health screenings to ensure you can perform job duties safely and won’t burden local healthcare systems.
  • Professional employment abroad
  • Healthcare worker permits
  • Teaching positions overseas
Student visas Educational institutions and immigration authorities require health certificates to protect campus communities and ensure you can complete your studies.
  • University programmes
  • Exchange studies
  • Extended courses
  • Research positions
  • Vocational training programmes
Residency visas Permanent residency applications demand thorough medical clearance, as you’ll be accessing long-term healthcare services in your new country.
  • Permanent residency applications
  • Family reunification
  • Investment visas

Who needs medical clearance certificates?

Medical certificate requirements apply to many different visa applicants.

  • UK residents applying for overseas visas

  • Corporate employees on long-term assignments

  • International students studying abroad from the UK

  • Healthcare professionals relocating internationally

  • Retirees moving abroad permanently

Each country and visa type has its own specific health screening rules.

Country-specific requirements vary significantly:

Each destination has unique medical certificate standards, often reflecting local health concerns, disease prevention protocols, and healthcare system capabilities.

  • Spain: Medical certificate + apostille + sworn translation required

  • UAE, Qatar, Kuwait: Medical certificate + chest X-ray + embassy attestation

  • United States: Form I-693 by embassy-approved panel physicians only

  • Australia: Specific health examinations by approved doctors

  • China: Medical certificate + apostille (simplified since November 2023)

  • Philippines: Medical certificate + apostille required for UK citizens

Our complete, done-for-you legalisation process

To have your medical certificate apostilled for visa applications, we need the original medical certificate with a wet-ink signature from an FCDO-registered doctor.

If your doctor isn’t FCDO-registered, we can connect you with our partner ZoomDoc for a compliant medical certificate.

The full order process

  • Step one: Contact our office.

When emailing, please provide the following information:

  • In which country will your medical certificate be used?

  • Do you have an original certificate with an FCDO-registered doctor’s signature?

  • How soon do you need the apostille?

  • Do you also need embassy attestation for non-Hague Convention countries?

  • How will the certificate be delivered and returned?

When we have all the information, our team will review your requirements and provide you with a comprehensive quote.

  • Step two: After you approve our quote, we’ll send you an invoice for payment. Once payment is confirmed, we’ll start processing your apostille.

  • Step three: When your medical certificate apostille is complete, we’ll send you a digital scan by email. You can then collect the original apostilled document from our Westminster office at 3 Orchard Place, SW1H 0BF.

If you choose delivery and are not collecting from our London office, we will provide you with the courier’s tracking number.

Please note that we return documents via DHL or Royal Mail (next-day service) only. If you would like to make alternative arrangements, please let us know.

Fast turnaround options to suit your timeline

We provide multiple processing speeds to accommodate different visa application timelines and urgency levels.

Our apostille service speeds & prices

Service Processing Time Price From Best For
Next-day 1 business day £97 Express processing
Standard 3-4 business days £87 Standard processing

Important timing considerations: Processing begins after we receive your documents, confirm payment, and authenticate your certificates.

Documents requiring FCDO doctor registration verification may need an additional 2-3 business days.

Postal delivery times also impact your overall timeline, so factor this into your visa application schedule.

Embassy attestation for non-Hague Convention countries

Non-Hague Convention countries need extra embassy processing after the apostille:

  • UAE Embassy: 8–10 additional business days

  • Qatar Embassy: 10-14 additional business days

  • Kuwait Embassy: 5-7 additional business days

  • Thailand Embassy: 4 additional business days (express service), 12 additional business days (standard service)

  • Egypt Embassy: 2-3 additional business days

Note: Expect possible delays during Ramadan and Eid.

Why choose London Apostille Services

With over 15 years of experience in document legalisation, we’ve built our reputation on delivering exceptional service for medical report apostilles.

Our specialised expertise and customer-first approach ensure your visa application documents are handled with the precision and care they deserve.

  • Medical specialisation expertise: Partnership with FCDO-registered medical providers, comprehensive knowledge of country-specific health requirements, and proven track record for successful document processing.

  • Exceptional customer service: 4.9-star Trustpilot rating from 240+ reviews with a dedicated team providing personalised support, free unlimited expert advice, and same-day response commitments.

  • Transparent pricing: Clear fee structure with no hidden costs, competitive market rates, and a full refund guarantee if FCDO rejects properly prepared documents through our process.

  • Comprehensive solutions: Translation services in 100+ languages, embassy attestation for non-Hague countries, urgent processing options, and secure worldwide delivery with tracking.

See how quickly we can process your document

At London Apostille Services Ltd, we process your medical certificate apostille quickly and accurately. Express options are available when you have urgent visa deadlines.

We handle everything from FCDO verification to final delivery, keeping you informed at every step. Your apostilled document will be ready for embassy submission exactly when needed.

Don’t let document delays jeopardise your visa application. Thousands of applicants trust us with their critical paperwork because we deliver on our promises.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Below are answers to common questions about medical certificate legalisation for visa applications:

ZoomDoc (our recommended partner) provides same-day FCDO-registered certificates for £60-75. Other private services offer similar options with GMC-registered doctors.

Avoid NHS GPs, as most aren’t FCDO-registered, which can cause delays and rejections.

Always plan to use the original, doctor-signed medical certificate. The FCDO can apostille an original or a solicitor/notary-certified copy, but whether a copy is accepted is up to the overseas authority—many reject copies for medicals.

Country examples (what they ask for):

  • Spain (Hague country): Spanish consulates specify the original medical certificate (you bring the original plus a photocopy for their file). A solicitor/notary certification does not replace the need for the FCDO-registered doctor-signed original.
  • Saudi Arabia (non-Hague): The embassy requires a medical report signed by a licensed physician (often multiple originals) for work visas. In practice, medicals for Saudis are processed on originals and then embassy-attested after apostilling. Copies are not a safe substitute.
  • Kuwait (non-Hague): Medical reports are typically required as originals, issued within 3 months, then legalised via FCDO apostille + Kuwait Embassy attestation (your sponsor/HR usually insists on this). Treat certified copies as unlikely to be accepted unless your sponsor confirms in writing. 

Another useful benchmark: Some EU authorities explicitly say your medical document must be signed by a GMC-registered doctor and apostilled, implying an original doctor signature rather than a copy.

Technically, yes—but it’s risky.

The FCDO can apostille a solicitor/notary-certified copy; however, many authorities (including Spain) often insist on the original doctor-signed document. Use the original unless you have written confirmation that a certified copy is acceptable.

  • Recommended: Apostille the original medical certificate signed by an FCDO-registered doctor.
  • If you only have a scan, ask the clinic to reissue an original, or have a UK solicitor/notary certify the copy after the recipient confirms they’ll accept it.
  • e-Apostille: Sometimes possible on a notarised/certified PDF, but check acceptance first.

The bottom line is that originals are the safest. Before you proceed, check with the requesting authority and confirm the correct route.

The FCDO can only apostille signatures that they can verify.

The apostille must be issued for the doctor’s original signature for Spain—a solicitor/notary certification won’t substitute. Here are your fastest fixes:

Option A — quickest

  • Order a new medical from an FCDO-registered doctor.
    We partner with ZoomDoc. Reports are typically issued the same day and reach our office in ~48 hours. We then apostille them immediately.

Option B — keep your current doctor

  • Ask your doctor to register with the FCDO.
    Registration is free and usually takes 3–5 working days. We can send your doctor the exact instructions. Once listed, we can legalise your existing certificate.

Ready to start your application? Contact us today for country-specific guidance and expert advice on your medical certificate requirements.