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UK DOCUMENTS → IRAQ

Need Your UK Documents Ready for Use in Iraq?

Genuine doesn’t always mean usable. A degree, birth certificate, power of attorney or commercial document can each take a different route to an Iraqi authority.
Need Iraq attestation? Legalisation4you checks what you have, then handles certification, FCDO legalisation and Iraqi Embassy attestation for you.
  • Document route checked before processing
  • Solicitor or notary certification where required
  • FCDO apostille arranged
  • Iraqi Embassy legalisation coordinated

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UK CERTIFICATION

FCDO APOSTILLE

IRAQI EMBASSY

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Iraq Embassy Attestation
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WE CHECK WHAT COMES FIRST
  • Personal and family documents
  • Academic certificates and transcripts
  • Legal documents and powers of attorney
  • Business and commercial paperwork
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  • YOUR DOCUMENT. THE RIGHT PREPARATION.

Don't start with a stamp. Start with the document.

A birth certificate is not handled in exactly the same way as a power of attorney.
A university certificate may need different certification from a commercial invoice, and a business document can involve extra checks before it reaches the Iraq Embassy. A simple “Do I need an apostille?” is not the initial inquiry. It’s: what document do you have, and what’s it for?

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NOT SURE WHAT YOUR DOCUMENT NEEDS?

Four details can change the process.

1Document
2Format
3Apostille
4Use

1 WHAT IS THE DOCUMENT?

2 IS IT AN ORIGINAL OR CERTIFIED COPY?

3 HAS IT ALREADY BEEN APOSTILLED?

4 WHAT WILL IT BE USED FOR?

Your likely Iraq route
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WHERE ARE YOU WITH YOUR DOCUMENT?

You may have already completed part of the process, or you may just have the original in front of you. Either way, you don’t have to work out the entire sequence alone. Tell us what you have, and we’ll confirm what needs to happen next.

Already physically apostilled

Need all UK stages

Commercial document

ALREADY APOSTILLED

Iraq Embassy-Only

£50Starting from

Your document already carries an FCDO apostille. We’ll check what additional Iraqi legalisation or attestation is required for its intended use, so you know exactly what’s left to complete.
  • Physical apostille checked
  • Iraq Embassy attestation
  • Original returned with the Embassy stamp
  • Physical original securely returned
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Complete Legalisation

£140Starting from

You have the document but have not started. We’ll identify whether certification, apostille and Embassy processing are needed and coordinate the applicable stages from the UK side, keeping you informed as it moves forward.
  • Document and route assessment
  • Solicitor OR notary preparation where required
  • Physical FCDO apostille
  • Digital Iraq attestation + both versions returned
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Business & Commercial

£225Starting from

Contracts, invoices, certificates of origin, company documents and other commercial paperwork can involve additional requirements beyond the standard personal route.
  • Commercial-document assessment
  • Required UK certification
  • Physical FCDO stage where applicable
  • Iraq digital attestation and secure return
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  • Requirements, eligibility and the full price are confirmed before any work begins.
What you receive

FROM YOUR UK DOCUMENT TO ITS FINAL STAGE

One document can pass through several hands before it is ready. The difficult part is rarely knowing what an apostille looks like. It is knowing what has to happen before it, what comes after it, and whether your document needs something different.
1UK CERTIFICATION
→
2FCDO APOSTILLE
→
3 IRAQI CONSULAR STAGE
THE IRAQI EMBASSY STAGE

The final stamp is not the place to discover a missing first step.

Iraqi consular authorities publish requirements covering the ratification of foreign documents, including personal, educational and commercial paperwork. The Iraqi Embassy in London states that foreign documents must be authenticated by the relevant UK authority before the mission proceeds with its own ratification, and its guidance also covers certificates of origin and trade lists.

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 route

THE COMPLETE UK-TO-IRAQ PROCESS

Different documents can enter the process differently, depending on how they were issued.

Choose the UK starting route

1. GOVERNMENT-ISSUED ORIGINAL

Birth certificates, marriage certificates and other official records may already have the form of authentication needed for the next stage.

✓ Usually no certification
OR

2. SOLICITOR-CERTIFIED DOCUMENT

Legal documents, declarations and other private documents may require certification before they can be submitted for FCDO legalisation.

Solicitor → apostille
OR

3. NOTARISED DOCUMENT

Powers of attorney and certain legal instruments may require notarisation depending on how they have been prepared and what the receiving authority requires.

Notary → apostille

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

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THEN COMES THE UK STAGE

Physical FCDO apostille

Once any required certification is complete, the FCDO checks the relevant signature, stamp or seal and applies the appropriate legalisation certificate where the document qualifies.

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

THEN THE IRAQI STAGE

Where Embassy or consular ratification is required, the document then moves forward for that additional authentication.

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One destination. Different starting points.

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?

Not every UK document fits neatly into a list.
If yours is a certificate, contract, court document, professional qualification, company paper or something more unusual, send us the details. We'll look at what you have, what it is for and whether any certification, FCDO legalisation, translation or Iraqi consular stage needs to be considered.

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Route confirmed before processing

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Whole process ~3–4 working days

  • Clear Iraq Pricing. Clearer Next Steps.

What you pay depends on what your document needs.

There isn’t one universal Iraq embassy attestation fee because personal and commercial documents follow different processes. Our current starting prices are:

Whole-process turnaround

3–4working days

End to end, including every stage your document needs:

1EMBASSY-ONLY
2COMPLETE LEGALISATION
3EMBASSY-ONLY COMMERCIAL
4COMPLETE LEGALISATION COMMERCIAL

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.

  • Why people need it

WHAT WILL YOUR DOCUMENT BE USED FOR?

The purpose behind the paperwork matters.
EMPLOYMENT OFFERWORK PERMIT UNIVERSITYDEGREE MARRIAGECERTIFICATE POWER OF
ATTORNEYCOMPANY DOCUMENT DESTINATIONIraq UK documents prepared
for use in Iraq
01EmploymentYour employer may want proof of your qualifications, identity or civil status.Employment letter
02EducationDegrees, transcripts and academic certificates usually need authenticating before a university or institution in Iraq will look at them.Degree
03Family & Personal Matters Birth certificates, marriage certificates and other civil documents come up for family and personal matters.Civil certificate
04Legal & Property MattersPowers of attorney, affidavits and declarations need careful preparation before they can be used in Iraq.Qualification
05Business & CommercialContracts, company records, invoices, certificates of origin and corporate documents can require additional authentication.Company document
?Not sure which reason applies?The purpose tells us where to look. The document tells us what to check.
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  • ONCE YOUR DOCUMENT REACHES IRAQ

Legalisation is not the same thing as acceptance for every purpose.

Completing the UK and Iraqi authentication stages does not remove the need to follow the requirements of the organisation receiving your document.
Depending on the situation, you may still need:

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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BEFORE WE PROCESS ANYTHING

A few checks can prevent a much bigger problem later.

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

Checked before processing

ROUTE CHECKED

We look at the document before deciding which service applies.

COST CONFIRMED

You know the starting price and what's included.

DOCUMENT HANDLED SECURELY

Your paperwork is managed and returned after completion.

CERTIFICATION IDENTIFIED

If solicitor or notary certification is required, that's identified before the document moves forward.

NOTHING STARTS WITHOUT CLARITYIf something is missing, we flag it before processing rather than after a rejection.

UK → IRAQ DOCUMENT LEGALISATION

Experience matters when one missing stage can send your paperwork backwards.

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Kuwait Embassy Attestation FAQs

IRAQ ATTESTATION FAQ

Is an apostille enough for documents being used in Iraq?
Not necessarily. The required process depends on the document and the authority receiving it. Where Iraqi Embassy or consular ratification is required, the document needs to complete that stage after the relevant UK authentication.
For a UK document, the FCDO is the authority responsible for issuing legalisation certificates such as apostilles. Whether an apostille is the only authentication your particular use in Iraq needs should be checked against the current requirements of the receiving authority.
Some documents require certification by a UK solicitor or notary before they can be submitted for FCDO legalisation. Official UK guidance confirms that private documents such as powers of attorney, contracts and qualification certificates may need certification by a UK public official before legalisation.
We deal with all kinds of documents like birth and marriage certificates, academic certificates and transcripts, power of attorneys, affidavits, company documents, commercial invoices, certificates of origin, and other legal or business paperwork.
Not always. Commercial documents can involve additional certification or trade-document requirements. The Iraqi Embassy’s published guidance specifically addresses certificates of origin and trade lists, so commercial paperwork should be checked before processing.
Our current starting prices are £50 for Embassy-only personal services, £140 for the complete legalisation package, £225 for commercial Embassy-only service and £320 for the commercial complete package. The final cost depends on the document and services required.
From a few days up to 15 working days, depending on document type and Embassy workload. Commercial documents may take longer if additional checks are needed.

Related guides

Not Sure Which Document Guide You Need?

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

University Or Degree Documents

Degrees, transcripts, diplomas and other academic paperwork prepared for use in Iraq, including documents that require FCDO legalisation before an institution will accept them.

View guide →
MARRIAGE
CERTIFICATEBIRTH
CERTIFICATE

Birth Or Marriage Documents

Civil documents for family, personal and official purposes, including UK-issued birth and marriage certificates prepared for use with Iraqi authorities.

View guide →
POWER OF
ATTORNEY

Power Of Attorneyy

Legal documents that may require careful solicitor or notary certification before legalisation for use with Iraqi authorities.

View guide →
UAE attestationUK documents legalised for use in the UAE.→ Iraq attestationUK documents legalised for use in Iraq.→ All embassy attestation countriesIraq, Oman, Bahrain, Iraq and more.→
Not sure which guide applies? Ask our team. Get assistance →

ONE LAST CHECK BEFORE YOU SEND IT

Your document may be genuine. Is it ready for Iraq?

Don’t send an important original into a process you haven’t fully mapped out. Tell us what the document is, whether anything has already been done to it and what you need it for in Iraq.
We’ll help identify the applicable stages, explain what is included and confirm the next step before processing begins.
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