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Embassy Legalisation Needed

UK Document Legalisation for Kuwait

Translation and legalisation for Kuwait from start to finish: certified translation, notarisation by our notary public, the FCDO apostille and help with embassy attestation.

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  • Usual Time Needed

    7 to 15 working days

  • Process Type

    Legalisation at the Embassy

  • Price at No Cost

    No Commitment

    Based on your own documents

How Legalisation Works for Kuwait

Kuwait asks for full legalisation through its embassy. These are the steps.

  1. 1

    Notarising the Document

    A UK Notary Public has to notarise the document

  2. 2

    The FCDO Apostille

    Send it to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

  3. 3

    Embassy Legalisation

    Hand it in to the Kuwait Embassy, based in London

Translation for Kuwait

Documents for Kuwait are often translated into Arabic, and we certify those translations for you. Authorities in Kuwait accept them, and each one carries a certificate of accuracy.

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Kuwait Embassy Information

Important: Only paper apostilles are accepted; e-Apostilles are not.

Extra Rules for Kuwait

Points to check before you send your documents.

  • Educational Documents

    Qualifications studied at a distance or online are NOT accepted (MSc or PhD degrees from approved universities are the exception).

  • Personal Documents

    A birth certificate must come with both parents' passports and their marriage certificate. A police certificate needs the Entry Visa first.

Documents We Legalise for Use in Kuwait

The documents we see most often for Kuwait are University Degree Certificates, Certificates of Birth, Business Contracts. Many other document types are possible too.

Personal

  • Certificates of Birth
  • Certificates of Marriage
  • Decrees of Divorce
  • Certificates of Police Clearance
  • Copies of Passports

Educational

  • University Degree Certificates
  • University Transcripts
  • GCSE and A-Level Certificates
  • Professional Qualification Certificates
  • Certificates of Training

Commercial

  • Company Incorporation Certificate
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Company Annual Accounts
  • Resolutions of the Board
  • Business Contracts

Legal

  • Orders of the Court
  • Sworn Affidavits
  • Wills and Probate Papers
  • Deeds to Property
  • Statutory Declarations Made in the UK

Translation and Legalisation in One Service

We take care of each stage for you, from the certified translation to notarisation and the FCDO apostille. One supplier and no running around.

  • Translations We Certify

    Translation by a professional with a certificate of accuracy, accepted by embassies around the world.

  • Notarising Your Documents

    Our own notary public certifies documents that need a notarial stamp.

  • The FCDO Apostille

    We apply to the FCDO for apostilles on your behalf for Hague Convention countries.

  • Legalisation at the Embassy

    Help with every part of embassy attestation for countries outside the Hague Convention.

Read about how we help with apostilles and legalisation

Questions and Answers

Questions clients ask about legalising documents for Kuwait.

How are UK documents legalised for Kuwait?

Kuwait has not joined the Hague Convention, so legalisation takes several steps: a UK Notary Public notarises the document, the FCDO adds an apostille, and the Kuwait Embassy in London then attests it.

How long does legalisation for Kuwait take?

Full legalisation for Kuwait usually takes 15-25 working days, depending on how quickly the embassy works and what the document is.

What does legalising documents for Kuwait cost?

The price depends on your documents and what is needed. It can include notarisation, the FCDO apostille and embassy fees. Get in touch for a free price worked out for you.

Which documents are usually legalised for Kuwait?

For Kuwait the documents we see most often are University Degree Certificates, Certificates of Birth, Business Contracts. We can also help with other personal, academic and business papers. If you are not sure about your document, ask us.

Can you translate documents for Kuwait?

Yes. We provide certified translation, Arabic included, and authorities in Kuwait accept our translations once they are properly legalised.

Do Educational documents for Kuwait have extra rules?

Qualifications studied at a distance or online are NOT accepted (MSc or PhD degrees from approved universities are the exception).

Do Personal documents for Kuwait have extra rules?

A birth certificate must come with both parents' passports and their marriage certificate. A police certificate needs the Entry Visa first.

What else should I know about legalisation for Kuwait?

Only paper apostilles are accepted; e-Apostilles are not.

Check the Current Rules

We arrange the whole service for you: certified translation, notarisation by our notary public and the FCDO apostille. Embassies can change their rules with little warning, though, so before you go ahead please confirm what is needed today with the Kuwait Embassy or the organisation asking for your documents.

Documents to Translate and Legalise for Kuwait?

Ask us for a free price for the whole service. We arrange the translation, notarisation and legalisation, which saves you time and effort.

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