Medical Certificate Apostille | FCDO Service From £87

Don’t let document legalisation delays set you back. Get your medical certificate apostilled by the FCDO quickly and correctly.

We offer an expedited apostille facilitation service with transparent pricing as follows:

Who needs a medical certificate apostille

You need an FCDO-issued apostille when presenting a UK medical certificate to a foreign authority or institution. The official FCDO apostille helps foreign authorities verify the authenticity of the signing doctor’s signature or stamp.

You may need a medical certificate apostille when:

Applying for a work permit or employment visa
Completing an immigration or residency application
Enrolling at an academic institution abroad
Processing overseas legal and insurance claims
Submitting medical history during an international adoption process

The common medical documents often requested during these processes include medical certificates, specialist reports, fitness-to-work certificates, and general doctors’ letters.

Whichever document you have, we handle the entire FCDO apostille application for you.

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Get your report from an FCDO-registered doctor

For your medical document to be apostilled, it must be signed by a doctor registered with both the General Medical Council (GMC) and the FCDO.

The registrations allow the FCDO to confirm the doctor’s credentials and process the apostille application without delays.

We recommend you begin this process early. A medical certificate can be issued same-day, but physical delivery by post typically takes 24 to 48 hours.

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Medical documents we apostille

Whether you want to apostille a routine certificate or a specialist report, we’ll ensure your document is ready for international use.

Here are the medical documents we apostille:

Travel and fitness:
- Fit-to-work/travel/cruise
- Pregnancy fit-to-fly
- Recovery certificates (COVID, chickenpox, etc.)
Medical reports and letters:
- Test results
- Hospital records
- Specialist notes
Exemptions & referrals:
- Vaccine exemptions
- Allergy certificates
- General referrals or specialist referrals
- Medical support letters (housing, emotional support animals, etc.)
Visa & immigration:
- Visa medical certificates (Spanish visa)
Other:
- Sickness letters
- Travel with medication
- Coroner’s report (post-mortem)
- Cremation certificates

We also handle less common healthcare documents, including Department of Health certificates/authorisations and other official medical documents requiring an apostille.

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The medical certificate apostille process simplified

Getting your medical certificate apostilled doesn’t have to be a bureaucratic headache.

We’ve streamlined the entire document delivery and FCDO submission process for you in 3 simple steps:

Send us your original documents

You can deliver your documents to our London Office in person or by post.

In-person delivery is available during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Postal delivery is through DHL or Royal Mail. We recommend you use a tracked service. Also, notify us once you’ve posted the documents so we can look out for them and confirm receipt.

We verify and legalise

To avoid delay-causing rejections, our experts will review your documents to confirm they meet FCDO requirements before submitting them for an apostille.

Importantly, we check the signatures are registered with both the GMC and FCDO.

We’ll then submit your documents to the FCDO Legalisation Office in Milton Keynes in person.

Receive your apostilled documents

Once your documents are apostilled, we start the process of getting them securely back to you.

You can pick up the documents from our office in person. Alternatively, we can send it to you via Royal Mail or DHL.

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Why choose us?

From document review to the final delivery, we make your medical certificate apostille process straightforward and stress-free.

Here’s why you should choose us:

Speed: We help you avoid costly delays by offering an expedited service. Choose from our standard or express apostille service options.
Accuracy: Your medical documents are handled with care and precision.
Expertise: We have 15+ years of experience and have processed apostilles for several destinations worldwide.
Competitive pricing: Our clear pricing structure means no hidden fees. The prices detailed on our website are what you’ll pay.

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Send your documents with confidence

We understand that sending important medical documents through the post can be stressful, especially when you’re on a tight deadline.

Here’s how we protect your documents and time:

Secure document delivery: We recommend you use a tracked delivery service (Royal Mail or DHL). When in our hands, your documents will be handled securely and confidentially. You’ll also receive updates at every stage of the process.
Minimising FCDO rejections: The FCDO will instantly reject your document if it cannot verify the signing doctor’s credentials. Our team pre-checks your documents for the necessary FCDO and GMC registrations to ensure they pass FCDO checks.
Destination country eligibility: Your FCDO-issued apostille will be accepted by Hague Convention countries. If you are headed to a non-Hague country (Qatar, Egypt, Kuwait, etc.), embassy attestation is required in addition to the apostille, and we can manage that process, too.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Here are answers to some of the commonly asked questions about getting a medical certificate apostilled in the UK.

What's the turnaround time for an apostille?

If you do it yourself, it typically takes 3+ weeks to obtain an apostille. However, with our help, your apostille can be ready the next working day (Express Service) or within 3 to 4 days (Standard Service).

Please note that turnaround time starts once we receive and verify your documents. If your doctor’s signature isn’t registered with the FCDO, this will add time to the process. You must also account for return delivery time.

Do you offer translations?

Yes, we offer an apostille translation service. The translation will be done by a fully-qualified sworn translator and issued on our letterhead.

Here’s what makes our translation service a great fit:

Fast & easy: Order translations alongside your apostille in the same portal.
Competitive rates: We’re proud to be one of the UK’s most affordable translation service providers.
Sworn translations: You’ll receive high-quality translations that are certified for official use.

You can include your translation needs when placing your apostille order on our online portal.

What if my doctor isn't FCDO-registered?

If your doctor’s signature isn’t registered with the FCDO, we can help.

We have a dedicated article explaining the registration process. It involves sending a simple email to the FCDO and usually takes 2-3 working days.

We even provide a template of the email to make it easy.

Does a visa medical certificate have an expiration date?

A visa medical certificate usually does not have an expiration date.

However, many immigration authorities have ‘recency’ requirements. For instance, they may require that the issue date be within the last 30, 60, or 90 days. You should confirm if such a requirement exists before proceeding.

Can NHS medical documents be apostilled?

Yes, if the NHS medical document has a signature and stamp that the FCDO can verify, you can get it apostilled. You can send us a copy of the document, and we’ll confirm if it can be apostilled.

Do I need to send my original document or a copy?

Many requesting authorities require the apostille to be attached to the original document.

If you have a paper document with a wet-ink signature, you must send the original physical document.

What's the difference between an apostille and embassy attestation?

An apostille is a certificate issued by the FCDO verifying the signatures/stamps on your UK documents. It streamlines document legalisation for countries that are members of the Hague Apostille Convention.

If the country you’re sending your documents to is not a party to the Convention, their embassy/consulate (typically in London) must also provide a stamp of approval after the FCDO apostille process. This additional step is called consular legalisation or embassy attestation.

Start your medical apostille today

Our experienced team at London Apostille Services Ltd is ready to help you get your medical documents apostilled quickly and correctly the first time.

Choose from standard or next-day express processing, tell us which documents you want apostilled and the destination country, and we’ll provide an all-inclusive quote.