For countries that do not accept an apostille
Need a Singapore document accepted in the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait or another country that does not take an apostille? Our embassy legalisation services in Singapore cover every step for you — the notary, the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) and the embassy — so you never have to queue at any of them yourself.
Whether your employer calls it consular legalisation or embassy attestation, it is the same chain of stamps. We confirm exactly which ones your document needs, check the latest embassy checklist and give you the full price upfront, so there are no surprises later.
Tell us the document and the embassy country. We confirm every step and the embassy fee.
Who it is for
If an office in a non-Hague country will rely on a document issued in Singapore, it usually needs embassy legalisation here before you submit it. This embassy step is one part of our complete document legalisation services in Singapore. Here are some of the common situations we help with.
Employers in the Gulf and other non-Hague countries ask for a legalised degree, transcript or experience letter before they apply for your work visa.
A spouse or child can only get a residence visa once your marriage and birth certificates carry the embassy stamp.
Schools and education ministries ask for legalised school leaving certificates and report cards before a child can join a new grade.
Doctors, nurses, engineers and teachers need legalised degrees and good standing letters before a health or licensing authority will register them.
A marriage office overseas will usually want proof that you are free to marry, such as a legalised single status declaration and birth certificate.
Registries, banks and tender boards abroad want legalised ACRA papers, board resolutions and constitutions before they act on them.
Customs in some countries will not clear a shipment until the commercial invoice and certificate of origin are legalised by their embassy.
Courts, lawyers and land offices need a legalised power of attorney, affidavit or will before anyone can act for you or settle an estate.
By destination
Each embassy in Singapore sets its own rules for consular legalisation. This table shows which mission gives the final stamp in Singapore and what usually happens after your document reaches that country.
| Country | Final stamp in Singapore | Next step in that country |
|---|---|---|
| UAE | UAE Embassy in Singapore | MOFA attestation in the UAE |
| Qatar | Embassy of Qatar | MOFA authentication in Qatar |
| Kuwait | Embassy of Kuwait | MOFA authentication in Kuwait |
| Malaysia | Malaysian High Commission | Usually none |
| Egypt | Embassy of Egypt | MOFA authentication in Egypt |
| Thailand | Royal Thai Embassy | Consular Affairs check in Thailand · apostille from 28 Feb 2027 |
| Taiwan | Taipei Representative Office | Usually none |
How it works
Embassy attestation in Singapore follows a fixed order: notary, Singapore Academy of Law (SAL), then the embassy. You hand over your document once, and we take it through each stage and update you after every one.
We confirm exactly which stamps the embassy needs, so nothing is missed or done twice.
We work with a network of established Notary Publics across Singapore and book one for you, so you never need to find, vet or chase a notary yourself.
SAL confirms the seal or signature is genuine, which the embassy needs to see first.
We submit your document at the embassy and collect it once their stamp is added.
We check every stamp, then you collect it in Singapore or we courier it to you.
Documents
How the legalisation of documents in Singapore begins depends on who issued them. Government records, private papers and trade documents each take a different path before they reach the embassy.
Government-issued records skip the notary and go straight to SAL, then the embassy.
Free route check
We read it line by line, match it to your documents and send your price before you commit.
Cost
Embassy legalisation fees in Singapore depend on two things: whether your document needs a notary, and which embassy it goes to. Our price for each Singapore step already includes the government fee, so the embassy fee is the only part that changes.
Not included: attestation that happens after arrival (such as MOFA in the UAE), translations, and courier outside Singapore — all quoted separately if you need them.
Timing
The notary and SAL stages in Singapore move quickly; the embassy stage sets the overall pace. Tell us your deadline and we will plan your legalisation around it, or tell you honestly if it cannot be met.
Working to a fixed date? See our urgent legalisation service.
Getting started
A clear scan is enough for us to confirm the route and price for your embassy legalisation. We only need the original once you approve the quote, and we tell you exactly how to hand it over in Singapore or send it from abroad.
Hand the document to us, or our partner Notary Public can visit your home or office.
Courier it to us — see how our remote legalisation service works.
Avoid a rejection
Most embassy attestation rejections come from small errors that are easy to miss. These are the checks we run on every file before it reaches the embassy counter in Singapore.
✕ Lodged at the embassy before SAL
✓ Embassies only accept documents SAL has already authenticated, so we never skip the order.
✕ Following an out-of-date country list
✓ Rules change — we check the destination’s current status before quoting.
✕ Missing forms or copies
✓ Many missions want an application form or passport copy. We confirm the list before lodging.
✕ Names that do not match
✓ A missing middle name can stop a visa. We compare the document with your passport first.
FAQ
These are the questions clients usually ask once they have decided to legalise their documents with us. Still unsure? Ask us directly.
Ask On WhatsAppWe find out the exact reason from the embassy, tell you what is needed to fix it, and re-lodge once it is sorted. Most rejections are avoided because we check the requirements first.
Yes. We message you after each stage — notary, SAL and embassy — so you always know which counter it is at.
Yes. We handle originals carefully and return them with all stamps attached. Never separate the pages — that can make the legalisation invalid.
Yes. We prepare the mission’s forms with you and tell you if they need your signature or photos before lodging.
To us, in one payment. We pay the embassy on your behalf and show the embassy fee separately in your quote.
Tell us the date when you enquire. We plan the notary and SAL steps around it and tell you honestly if the embassy can meet it.
Yes. If you cancel before our partner Notary Public starts or we lodge anything, you get a full refund. Government and embassy fees already paid cannot be refunded.
No. We lodge and collect at the embassy for you. If a mission asks to see you in person, we tell you before you pay.
Yes. Send everything in one request — we quote the set together and move all documents through each stage at the same time.
Approve your quote and our partner Notary Public starts straight away. Drop off in Singapore or courier from abroad — we take it from there to the embassy counter.