Flag of MyanmarMyanmar has not joined the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention. All documents need a two-stage legalisation precess before they are valid there:

  • 1

    UK FCDO apostille (after any required notarial or solicitor certification).

  • 2

    Consular legalisation at the Embassy of Myanmar in London.

We make daily visits to the FCDO Legalisation Office in Milton Keynes and can handle both steps on your behalf.

Practical notes for Myanmar

  • Appointment-only submissions – the consular desk will not accept walk-ins; book a slot before sending your file.
  • Which overseas documents are accepted? Only certificates issued in the UK, its Crown Dependencies or Overseas Territories, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and the Republic of Ireland are eligible. Anything from another country must be legalised in that country, not in London.
  • FCDO step sometimes waived – documents from Crown Dependencies & BOTs still need an additional UK apostille before the embassy stamp; Danish, Swedish, Norwegian and Irish originals can go straight to the embassy after legalisation in their home state.
  • ID & copies – lodge one photocopy of the document and a passport copy for each signatory; marriage or CNI certificates require copies of both spouses’ passports.
  • Payment & turnaround – pay cash only when you lodge; the express service currently returns files in ≈ 2–3 weeks (no slower service is offered).
  • No foreign content – if a UK document names or authorises a foreign-incorporated company, the embassy will refuse to stamp it.

  • Translations – most Myanmar authorities will ask for Burmese. Arrange the sworn translation after the consular stamp so the translator can attach it behind, not over, the legalised original.

  • Payment: The embassy accepts cash only; cards or bank transfers are not accepted.

  • Bundling – the consulate charges per document even if several items share one apostille; bundle only if the recipient expressly agrees.

Popular price examples:

Document Type Cost per document
Personall document + solicitor + apostille + legalisation From £175
Commercial document + solicitor + apostille + legalisation From £185

Consular step – what it costs and how long it takes:

  • Standard/only service – £50 per document, payable in cash when you lodge the paperwork.

  • Processing time – allow two to three UK working weeks from the appointment date.

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.

FAQs

Do I really need both an apostille and a Myanmar Embassy stamp?

Yes. For Myanmar, the route is UK certification (if needed) → Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office apostille → Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar – Consular Section legalisation stamp.

If it’s a public UK document (e.g., a registry/court-issued document with the correct seals), it can often be apostilled as-is. “Private” documents (powers of attorney, contracts, qualifications, certified copies) usually need a UK solicitor or notary’s certification first.

No—submissions are appointment-only (no walk-ins). We can coordinate the appointment and lodge the file for you.

Only certain origins are accepted by the Myanmar Consulate in London (including the United Kingdom and specific jurisdictions such as Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and the Republic of Ireland). Other foreign-issued documents generally must be legalised in the country of issue.

For certain non-UK originals (e.g., Danish/Swedish/Norwegian/Irish), the document may go to the Embassy after it’s been legalised by the authorities in its home country. For Crown Dependency/Overseas Territory documents, an additional UK apostille is still typically required before the Embassy stage.

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