Apostille UK Documents for Colombia
Fast, reliable apostille services for UK documents to be used in Colombia. We handle the FCDO apostille so your documents are ready for Colombian visas, residency, employment and education.
Why Apostille Documents for Colombia
If you need to use a UK document in Colombia for a visa, residency, employment, study or family matter, it will need an Apostille certificate. UK degree certificates, birth certificates, ACRO checks, academic documents and DBS checks are the most commonly apostilled UK documents for Colombian use.
Colombia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, with the Convention having entered into force in 2001. Once your UK document has been apostilled by the FCDO, no further attestation at the Colombian Consulate is needed for the document to be accepted by Colombian authorities.
Top 5 Most Common Documents for Colombia
These are the most frequently apostilled UK documents for use in Colombia.
| Document type | Important notes | Apostille fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree Certificate UK university degree certificate | Required for Colombian work visas in regulated professions and Ministry of Education recognition. Solicitor-certified before apostille. | £94.00 | Order apostille |
| Birth Certificate Full UK birth certificate | Common for Colombian residency, marriage and family-law matters. Long-form GRO certificate required. | £82.00 | Order apostille |
| ACRO Police Certificate Police background check for residency, employment or visas | Required for Colombian work visas, residency and certain regulated employment categories. | £82.00 | Order apostille |
| Academic Document (Diploma or other) Diploma, professional qualification or other academic certificate | Required for convalidation of UK qualifications by the Colombian Ministry of Education and regulated professions. | £94.00 | Order apostille |
| DBS Certificate Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check | Often accepted alongside or in place of ACRO for Colombian visa applications. Needs solicitor certification. | £94.00 | Order apostille |
Important Information for Colombia
The Apostille Process for Colombia
A simple 4-step process to get your documents apostilled for use in Colombia
Step 1
Place Your Order
Choose your document type and delivery speed. Post your documents to us.
Step 2
We Check & Prepare
We review your documents and ensure everything is in order for the Apostille.
Step 3
FCDO Apostille
We submit your documents to the FCDO in person and obtain the official Apostille certificate.
Step 4
Return Delivery
Your apostilled documents are returned via your chosen delivery method. Tracked delivery options are available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Apostille Prices
Fast apostille – 1 to 2 days legalisation service
