Legalisation requirements for Panama
Panama is a member of the Hague Convention of 1961 and the FCDO Apostille only should suffice for documents to be used in Panama.
However, please confirm the requirements with the local instructing party as certain documents may be required to be further attested by the Consulate of Panama 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).
Additional Fees for Panama
The consular fee is £40 per document.
Additional Processing Time for Panama
The consular processing time is likely to be 2-3 working days.
Important Notes for Panama
A photocopy of the document is required upon submission to the Consulate.
Foreign documents are not accepted.
Method of payment: cash only.
Opening hours: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm
CONSULATE ADDRESS
40 Hertford Street, Mayfair, London W1J 7SH