Legalisation requirements for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a member of the Hague Convention of 1961 and the FCDO Apostille only should suffice for documents to be used in Sri Lanka.
However, it is important to confirm the requirements with the local requesting party as certain documents may require further attestation by the Consulate of Sri Lanka in London before submitting them to the local authorities in Sri Lanka.
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 Sri Lanka
The consular fee is £58 per document for standard service or £90 per document for express service.
Additional Processing Times for Sri Lanka
The consular processing time is likely to be 5-6 working days for standard service or 1 working day for express service.
Important Notes for Sri Lanka
Prior appointment is required for submission of documents to the Consulate.
A photocopy of the document is required upon submission to the Consulate.
Foreign documents are not accepted in any circumstances.
Method of payment: debit card or cash.
Opening hours: 9:30 am to 1:00 pm
CONSULATE ADDRESS
13 Hyde Park Gardens, London W2 2LU
Processing times, fees and related notes are provided for reference purposes only and are subject to change without notice. We accept no liability for any inaccuracies, omissions, or reliance placed on the information provided.
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