FCDO Apostille — Express
When every day counts, your apostille in 1-2 working days.
Who it's for
Ideal for: imminent court deadline, scheduled flight, urgent contract signing, visa file with cutoff date, foreign bank account opening under calendar pressure.
When it's NOT the right choice
- Procedures without genuine urgency (the £165 Standard Apostille is more economical)
- Documents for non-Hague countries (use the Pack Afrique non-Hague Express)
- Private documents requiring prior notarisation (adds 2-4 days minimum)
What's included
- Same-day document verification
- FCDO Premium Service submission on day of receipt
- Premium FCDO fees (~£75) included
- Real-time tracking
- In-person retrieval
- Hand delivery or Royal Mail Special Delivery 1 day
- Direct WhatsApp communication if needed
Possible extras
- DHL Express International: £55-£90 by destination
- Saturday morning collection on request: +£75
How it works
Required documents
- The original document (physical delivery within 24h, by courier or in person)
- Applicant's ID
- UK proof of address
- Justification of urgency (recommended but not mandatory)
FAQ
Three things: (1) 1-2 day turnaround vs 15-20 days, (2) use of FCDO Premium Service (£75 vs £30), (3) operational priority on our side with in-person collection. The legal outcome is identical: a valid FCDO apostille.
FCDO Premium Service itself guarantees 24h processing in normal conditions. I therefore guarantee the 1-2 working day timeline except for force majeure (strikes, FCDO exceptional closure, political event). In case of delay attributable to FrancoLegal, refund of the Express premium.
For truly critical urgencies (< 24h), contact me directly by WhatsApp. A bespoke solution is sometimes possible but requires personal coordination and adjusted fees. I respond within the working hour.
No. For Cameroon (non-Hague country), consular legalisation is required AFTER apostille. Look instead at the non-Hague Pack Afrique Express, which combines both steps in 5-8 days for £685. More economical and faster than separate orders.
Yes for ordering, but actual processing starts the next working day. An order placed Friday 10pm starts Monday morning. For critical weekend urgencies, contact me by WhatsApp.