Apostille for Belize

Notarisation of Documents for Belize

If you require an apostille for Belize, you must prepare your documents carefully before submission. First, you should arrange proper notarisation so the documents meet the required standards. This step is important because it allows the legalisation process to move forward smoothly. As a result, documents are ready for official use without avoidable delays.

Legalisation and Apostille Requirements for Belize

Documents intended for use in Belize require Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) legalisation only. No further consular legalisation is usually required, because Belize is a party to the Hague Convention of 5 October 1961. Once the apostille has been applied, the document can normally be accepted without further certification.

However, in some situations, consular attestation may still be requested. For example, this can happen when a document needs further legalisation by another foreign embassy in the UK. In these cases, a consular fee applies, and additional processing time should be expected. For commercial matters, the original Certificate of Incorporation must also be presented when submitting documents. Therefore, we guide clients carefully and ensure the apostille for Belize follows the correct procedure.

Timeframes and Fees

Foreign Office fees and processing times vary depending on the service chosen. Where consular attestation is required, the turnaround time is usually around one week.

London Contact

Belize High Commission
Third Floor
45 Crawford Place
London
W1H 4LP
T.020 7723 3603
info@belizehighcommission.co.uk
consularservices@belizehighcommission.co.uk

https://www.belizehighcommission.co.uk/consular.html

Further Information

If you need more information about obtaining an apostille for Belize, please see our contact page below. You can call, text, or email us with any questions, and we will be happy to assist.

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Apostille for Belize in London: next working day service

Need a UK document apostilled for use in Belize? Belize is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so a UK Apostille from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) is all your document needs to be accepted in Belize. No Belize embassy or consulate legalisation is required. Apostille Direct arranges apostilles for Belize in person in central London, every working day.

Next working day apostille for Belize: to get an Apostille on your document, drop the documents off at our office before 11:15 a.m. on a working day, and they will be ready by 2:45 p.m. the following working day.

Where to find us: located directly opposite CHARING CROSS TRAIN STATION: Room 102, Golden Cross House, 8 Duncannon Street, Westminster, London, WC2N 4JF.

Belize apostille prices

Apostille of one single UK document for use in Belize: £120 inc VAT
Notarisation and apostille for Belize: starting from £195 for the first document and starting from £105 for each subsequent document

Apostille for Belize: frequently asked questions

Do UK documents for Belize need embassy legalisation?
No. Belize is part of the Hague Apostille Convention, so the UK Apostille is enough.

How quickly can I get a UK apostille for Belize?
Drop your documents at our office opposite Charing Cross station before 11:15 a.m. on a working day, and they will be ready by 2:45 p.m. the following working day.

How much does an apostille for Belize cost?
Apostille of one single document is £120 inc VAT. Notarisation and apostille starts from £195 for the first document and from £105 for each subsequent document.