Legalisation4you

UK FCDO-listed next-day apostille provider

UK to Iraq document legalisation

Iraq Embassy Attestation for UK Documents

Iraq attestation doesn’t have to be stressful. With over 20 years’ experience, we handle everything from solicitor certification and the FCDO apostille to the final Iraq Embassy attestation — so your UK documents are accepted for work, study, family and business use in Iraq.

From £95

Embassy-only service

Complete route

UK stages arranged

Tracked

Secure return delivery

UK document

FCDO apostille

Iraq attestation

Ready for Iraq

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Iraq Embassy Attestation
£50.00
Starting from · embassy-only

Registered for the FCDO and Iraq Embassy attestation stages

Legalisation4you is registered with the UK Legalisation Office and registered with Iraq Embassy for attestation. Our team submits and collects documents by hand at every UK stage — your document is never posted on to a third party.

Registration evidence

Listed with the UK Legalisation Office & Iraq Embassy

Direct submission access

Hand-delivered daily to each UK authority

Secure handling

Confidential, tracked at every step

UK-based support

Real people, Mon–Fri, London office

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Interactive Iraq route checker

Check your Iraq route in four quick steps

Tell us about your document. We'll show the likely route, service, price and turnaround — then confirm everything before work begins.

1Document
2Format
3Apostille
4Use

1 What type of document is it?

2 What form is your document?

3 Does it have a physical FCDO apostille?

4 What will it be used for?

Your likely Iraq route
Iraq attestation services

Choose your Iraq attestation service

Choose the option that matches where your document is now. We confirm the exact route and total cost before processing.

Already physically apostilled

Need all UK stages

Commercial document

Already FCDO-apostilled

Iraq Embassy-Only

£50Starting from

For eligible documents that already have the required physical FCDO apostille.

Most popular — complete route

Complete Iraq Legalisation

£140Starting from

For documents that still need one or more UK legalisation stages.

Bespoke company route

Commercial Iraq Legalisation

£225Starting from

Company and commercial documents follow a dedicated route — Embassy-Only from £225, Complete from £320 — individually confirmed.
What you receive

Your original document, returned fully legalised for Iraq.

Iraq legalisation is completed on your physical original. Once the FCDO apostille and the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq attestation are attached, we return the original to you by secure tracked delivery — ready to use in Iraq.
1Physical FCDO apostille
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2Iraq Embassy attestation
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3Original returned by tracked delivery
The Iraq stage, explained

What is Iraq Embassy Attestation?

Iraq Embassy Attestation is the final Iraq-authority stage, completed after UK legalisation. Your document first receives a physical FCDO apostille, then the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in London adds its physical attestation stamp to the same original.

What it confirms

It confirms the document has completed the required legalisation chain. It does not verify the document's contents.

Commonly needed for
Work & professional licensing
Study & education
Family, marriage & residence
Business & legal matters
Physical apostille. Physical stamp.
Physical UK FCDO apostille (Hague Convention 1961) on a Certificate of Good Standing
1 Physical FCDO apostille
2 Iraq Embassy stamp
Original document returned with the Iraq Embassy attestation stamp
3 Original returned to you
Both stamps on your originalThe FCDO apostille and the Iraq Embassy attestation are both applied to the same physical original.
Physical original returnedYour original is returned securely by tracked delivery with the FCDO apostille and Iraq attestation attached.
Your original is returned by tracked delivery with both the apostille and the Iraq attestation.

i Any further step requested by an employer, university, ministry or other authority inside Iraq is separate unless confirmed in your order.

The complete UK-to-Iraq route

Your document begins on one of three UK routes. Every route then joins the same physical FCDO apostille and Iraq Embassy attestation.

Choose the UK starting route

1. Government-issued original

Birth, marriage, death, ACRO and eligible official documents

✓ Usually no certification
OR

2. Solicitor certification

Copies, ID and academic documents where certification is required

Solicitor → apostille
OR

3. Notary certification

Powers of attorney, affidavits and other signed documents

Notary → apostille

i Solicitor and notary are alternative preparation routes — most documents do not need both.

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Shared UK stage

Physical FCDO apostille

The physical apostille is attached to your document in the UK.

UK FCDO apostille (Hague Convention 1961) attached to a document

Iraq Embassy attestation

A physical stamp and signature are added to your original document.

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You get it back

FCDO apostilleAttached to your original document in the UK
Physical originalReturned by tracked delivery with both stamps attached
One team coordinates the complete UK-to-Iraq route.Any separate step specifically requested inside Iraq is confirmed separately.
Document requirements

UK documents commonly legalised for use in Iraq

The documents you need depend on your reason for going to Iraq — always confirm the latest requirements with your employer, university or the Iraqi authorities. Personal, educational, commercial and legal documents each follow the same chain: certification, the FCDO apostille, then Iraq Embassy attestation. Some go straight to the apostille; others need solicitor or notary certification first — we confirm the exact route before any work begins.

Government-issued originals

Birth certificate

Marriage certificate

Death certificate

ACRO / police

Companies House

Straight to FCDO apostillethen FCDO → Iraq

Educational documents

Degree certificate

Diploma

Transcript

University letter

Certification may apply firstthen FCDO → Iraq

Legal & signed documents

Power of attorney

Affidavit

Statutory declaration

Consent letter

Notary certification firstthen FCDO → Iraq

Business & commercial

Certificate of incorporation

Articles of association

Board resolution

Commercial invoice

Route depends on formatthen FCDO → Iraq

Personal & civil

CNI (no impediment)

Name change deed

Divorce documents

Medical certificate

Certification may apply firstthen FCDO → Iraq

Copies & ID documents

Passport copy

ID / residence copy

Certified copies

Bank statement

Solicitor certification firstthen FCDO → Iraq

Can't see your document?

Almost any UK document can be legalised for Iraq. Tell us what you have and where in Iraq it will be used, and we'll confirm the exact certification, apostille and Iraq attestation route — before you pay.

Use the route checker

Route confirmed before processing

Secure & confidential handling

Whole process ~3–4 working days

Clear pricing, timing and delivery

Final requirements, prices and processing times depend on the document, its format and the receiving Iraq authority. We confirm the full cost and route before processing.

Whole-process turnaround

3–4working days

End to end, including every stage your document needs:

1UK certification if required
2FCDO apostille
3Iraq Embassy attestation
4Secure return

Timing is confirmed once we have reviewed your document and the receiving Iraq authority.

Your confirmed quote includes

Exact inclusionsDocument check, the required UK stages and Iraq attestation — confirmed before you pay.
£Additional certification costsSolicitor or notary certification, when required, is quoted separately and clearly.
Iraq Embassy attestationThe physical Embassy stamp and signature added to your original document.
Physical returnThe physical original, with its FCDO apostille, is returned by secure tracked delivery.
International deliveryCourier delivery to Iraq and worldwide is available on request.
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i Attestation-only orders (document already apostilled) are typically faster. We confirm timing once we have reviewed your document.

Common reasons for Iraq attestation

Whether you’re an individual moving to Iraq for work, study or family, or a business registering, opening a bank account or bidding for contracts, your UK paperwork must be legalised before the Iraqi authorities will accept it. These are the situations we handle most — we confirm the exact route for yours.
EMPLOYMENT OFFERWORK PERMIT UNIVERSITYDEGREE MARRIAGECERTIFICATE POWER OF
ATTORNEY
COMPANY DOCUMENT
DESTINATIONIraq UK documents prepared
for use in Iraq
01EmploymentJob offers, work permits and residence visas for Iraq.Employment letter
02EducationSchool and university places, and recognition of qualifications.Degree
03Family & marriageFamily sponsorship, marriage and dependant visa applications.Civil certificate
04Professional licensingRegistering to practise in regulated professions in Iraq.Qualification
05Business & legalCompany setup, contracts, powers of attorney and legal matters.Company document
?Not sure which reason applies?Tell us what your document is for and we’ll confirm the correct UK-to-Jordan route.
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What may still be required inside Iraq

Our service completes every UK stage and the Iraq attestation. Depending on the receiving authority, some further steps may be completed inside Iraq — these are handled locally and are separate from our UK service.

Your attestation service is complete

UK stages completed
Iraq Embassy attestation completed
Iraq Embassy stamp applied
Physical original returned
Completed by Legalisation4You

After arrival

in Iraq

The steps on the right are local requirements that may apply depending on where your document will be used.

Possible local steps

Handled locally and separate from our UK service.

Ministry / receiving authorityCertain bodies (e.g. labour, education or health authorities) may require their own attestation.
Certified Arabic translationSome Iraqi authorities ask for a certified translation into Arabic — we can arrange this alongside the legalisation.
State or ministry endorsementA Iraqi ministry, state office or institution may add its own endorsement once your document is in the country.

i Not every document requires these steps. Which steps apply depends on where the document will be used.

Tell us where your document will be used and we’ll explain what may apply.
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Our service commitment

Our Promise

Order with confidence — this is how every Iraq legalisation order is handled from start to finish.

Checked before processing

Route checked first

We confirm the correct UK-to-Iraq route for your document and destination.

Clear pricing

The full service cost is confirmed before any processing begins.

Secure handling

Your document is managed carefully from arrival to return.

Certification support

Solicitor or notary preparation is arranged only where required.

Nothing starts without confirmationWe begin only after your route and requirements have been agreed.

Your document, route and price are checked before any work begins.

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Kuwait Embassy Attestation FAQs

Iraq Embassy Attestation FAQs

Is an apostille certificate enough for Iraq, or do I still need embassy legalisation?
An apostille alone is not enough. Iraq is not part of the Hague Convention, so after the UK FCDO apostille your documents must still be legalised at the Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in London. Without the final embassy stamp they will not be accepted by Iraqi authorities or businesses.
The Iraq Embassy typically asks for a copy of the applicant’s photo ID (passport) and a signed authorisation letter allowing us to submit and collect the documents on your behalf. We provide a simple template and confirm exactly what is needed before we begin.

Yes — most documents must first be certified by a UK solicitor or notary public. Without this initial certification the FCDO and the Iraq Embassy will reject the document. We advise which is required and include solicitor certification unless a notary is specifically needed.

For most commercial documents, yes. A Chamber of Commerce stamp confirms the paperwork relates to a genuine UK business. Only after that stamp does the document go to the FCDO for the apostille and then to the Iraq Embassy for legalisation.
The Iraq consular section in London generally only accepts documents through registered agencies rather than by walk-in. Working with a registered agency like Legalisation4You keeps your documents safe, checks for errors before submission and tracks them from start to finish.
Straightforward documents are typically around 3 to 4 working days end to end, including UK certification, the FCDO apostille and the Iraq Embassy stamp. Commercial paperwork may need extra checks — we confirm timing once we have reviewed your documents.
Personal documents start from £50 Embassy-Only, or £140 for the Complete Legalisation package. Commercial documents start from £225 Embassy-Only, or £320 complete. We confirm the full cost before processing.

Related guides

Continue with the right document guide

Choose the guide that matches your document or destination. Clear steps, requirements and embassy details — so you can get it done right.

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UNIVERSITY
DEGREE

Iraq degree & academic attestation

Degrees, diplomas and transcripts for work or study.

View guide →
MARRIAGE
CERTIFICATE
BIRTH
CERTIFICATE

Iraq marriage & birth certificates

Personal certificates for family and residence visas.

View guide →
POWER OF
ATTORNEY

Iraq power of attorney

Signed and notarised documents for use in Iraq.

View guide →
Not sure which guide applies? Ask our team. Get assistance →

UK to Iraq legalisation

Get your documents ready for use in Iraq

Avoid delays from a missed certification, apostille or Iraq attestation stage. We confirm the complete UK-to-Iraq route before processing so your document follows the correct sequence.
Route checked before processing · Secure and confidential · UK-based support · Tracked return