Legalisation requirements for Kurdistan Regional Government
Documents intended for use in the Kurdistan Region must first be authenticated through Apostille legalisation by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Following this, they must be further legalised by the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) representation in the UK.
The KRG only authenticate documents that would be used in the Kurdistan Region. However, if you wish to use it in other parts of Iraq, then you must legalise them at the Iraqi Commercial Attaché.
FEES
Fees vary depending on the type and urgency of the documents. It is advisable to directly contact the Kurdistan Regional Government office in the UK for the most accurate and updated fee schedule. As a guideline:
The fee for Companies Documents is £100.
The University Certificates Authentication is £16.
The FCDO Apostille fee is £40 for standard service.
PROCESSING TIME
Typical processing times range from 3-5 business days. Urgent processing services may be available upon request, but additional fees apply.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Always verify documents thoroughly before submission to avoid rejection.
They don’t accept copies of the documents.
Apostille legalisation is mandatory prior to submitting documents to the KRG consulate.
Translation of documents into Kurdish or Arabic may be required.
CONSULATE ADDRESS
KRG UK Representation
2, Hobart Place
Belgravia
London
SW1H 0RH
Website: https://uk.gov.krd/