Legalisation

I Legalisation of Documents Issued in Egypt
Egyptian documents must first be legalised from the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Working hours: Sat-Thurs 9am-3pm except for public holidays.

II Legalisation of Documents Issued in the United Kingdom

1. British documents must first be legalised from the UK-Foreign Office:
   Legalisation Office – Foreign & Commonwealth Office Norfolk House West, 437 Silbury Boulevard, Milton Keynes MK9 2AH
   Tel: 03700 00 22 44 Fax: 01908 295 122
2. The document should then be legalised at the Consulate during working hours
3. For commercial documents, fees are GBP44 per document.
4. For non- commercial documents, fees are GBP20 per document.
5. Regarding legalisation of sales contracts, a copy of the document must be sent by fax or email prior to application to enable correct payable fee to be advised.
6. 6. Documents can be sent by post FOR THE ATTENTION OF THE LEGALISATION SECTION taken into consideration the following conditions are fulfilled:
   • The document has already been legalised by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office.
   • The EXACT amount of fees should to be sent by Postal Orders ONLY made payable to “The Egyptian Consulate General” (CHEQUES AND CASH ARE NOT ACCEPTED).
   • A self-addressed return envelope should be enclosed bearing the name and full address of the sender written clearly in BLOCK CAPITAL letters – with sufficient stamps.
   • Documents should be sent by Registered or Recorded Delivery (not regular post).
7. Please note that the Consulate holds no responsibility for the loss of documents sent by post.