Legalisation requirements for Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is a member of the Hague Convention of 1961 and the FCDO Apostille only should suffice for documents to be used in the Dominican Republic.
However, before the Apostilled document can be used in the Dominican Republic, it must be translated into Spanish by a professional translator and the translation is required to be attested by the Consulate of the Dominican Republic in London.
Hague Apostille Fees
The FCDO Apostille Disbursement fee is:
- £40 for Standard & Express
- £100 for Premium (Restrictions apply)
- £35 for e-Apostille (Restrictions apply)
Apostille Processing Times
Turnaround time is likely to be:
- Standard: 5 working days
- Express: Next-Day Service (If document arrives by 11:15 am)
- Premium: 2-3 hours
- e-Apostille: 1-2 working days
Apostille Processing Terms
Express: For the Express Apostille Next-Day Service (paper-based Apostille), we must receive the original documentation by 11:15 am am to be despatched the next working day. If the document arrived after 11:15 am it will be processed on the next-working day.
Premium: The Premium Apostille is a restrictive service the FCDO can provide for a few eligible types of documents and they require evidence to support the urgency requirement. Please contact our legalisation team for further details.
e-Apostille: Documents eligible for the e-Apostille must be first e-notarised with an Advanced Electronic Signature (AES) or a Qualified Electronic Signature (QES).
Important Notes for Dominican Republic
The Consulate also offer translation from English into Spanish and a quote can be provided upon request.
Method of payment: Bank Transfer.
Opening hours: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Monday to Friday
CONSULATE ADDRESS
81 Cromwell Road, 2nd Floor, South Kensington, London SW7 5BW