Overview
What this service covers
Where an apostille is not accepted, documents must travel a longer route: certification by the issuing authority, then by the foreign ministry of the issuing country, and finally by the embassy or consulate of the destination country. Each stage has its own requirements, fees, and processing times.
We manage the full route, attending in person where required and liaising directly with consular authorities. Because we handle these submissions routinely, we know the practical requirements each mission applies — which is frequently more detailed than the published guidance suggests.
What's included
Scope of work
Full route management
Every stage from initial certification through foreign ministry to final consular stamp, managed as one process.
Embassy and consulate submission
In-person submission and collection at the destination country's diplomatic mission.
Mission specific requirements
Applying the practical requirements each mission enforces, including supporting letters, formats, and accompanying translations.
Chamber of Commerce certification
Where commercial documents require Chamber of Commerce certification as a prerequisite, we obtain it.
Fee handling
Consular and authority fees paid on your behalf and accounted for separately from our own fees.
How it works
We are Aligned with your Business
Every Docurement engagement follows the same five stages, so you always know where a matter stands and who is responsible for it.
Initial consultation
We start by understanding your entity, workforce, sector, and current position — no commitment required.
Scoped proposal
A clear, transparent breakdown of what is required and how our fees are structured, separate from any government or authority fees.
Engagement & authorisation
Formal engagement with the appropriate authorisation for us to act on your behalf with the relevant authorities.
Dedicated point of contact
A single, accountable contact manages your file from instruction through to completion.
Ongoing reporting
Regular updates on completed actions, items in progress, and anything approaching a deadline.
Why Docurement
What makes the difference
Missions we deal with regularly
Consular requirements are often unwritten and change without notice. Frequent, direct contact is how you stay current with them.
No handoffs between agents
The whole route stays with one accountable contact rather than being passed between third parties at each stage.
Commercial documents understood
Trade and contractual documents carry requirements that personal documents do not. We handle both.
FAQs
Common questions
An apostille is one certificate accepted by all Hague Convention member states. Consular legalisation is the multi-stage route required by countries outside the Convention, and always involves the destination country's own embassy or consulate.
Longer than an apostille, and it varies significantly by mission. We give you a realistic timeframe based on current processing at the specific mission involved, and flag when a mission is running behind.
Yes — that is our core focus. We routinely manage legalisation for use in Saudi Arabia and across the GCC, including Chamber of Commerce and Ministry of Foreign Affairs stages.