Letter from an employer – Premium 1 day Apostille service

A Letter from an Employer is an official employment document issued by a UK company or organisation, confirming details such as employment status, job title, salary, length of service, or purpose of employment. These letters are commonly required for visa applications, immigration, overseas employment, financial matters, and international administrative procedures.

Our next working day UK apostille service provides official legalisation of employer letters through the FCDO apostille UK process, ensuring full international recognition.

Can I legalise a letter from an employer?

Yes, letters from employers can be legalised.

Acceptable formats for legalisation

The FCDO accepts employer letters in the following formats:

• Original signed letter issued by the employer
• Letter printed on official company letterhead
• Certified copy of the original letter
• PDF copies may be accepted if properly certified
  

Solicitor or notary certification required

Yes. Employer letters usually require certification by a UK solicitor or notary public before apostille.

Notary certification may also be required depending on the destination country.

Original documents required

Original signed employer letters are recommended for apostille processing.

Important notes

• The letter should be issued on official company letterhead
• The employer’s signature, company details, and contact information should be clearly visible
• Certification must be completed in the UK
• Some countries may require notarisation before apostille
• Certified translations may be required for overseas use
  

Common uses

• Visa and immigration applications
• Overseas employment verification
• Proof of income or salary abroad
• Residency and work permit applications
• Foreign banking or financial procedures
  

Embassy attestation required

Yes, for non-Hague Convention countries (e.g. UAE, Qatar, Kuwait), embassy attestation is required after the FCDO apostille UK process.

To qualify for our premium 1 day apostille service, documents must be received before 12:30 pm at our Milton Keynes office.

We offer fast apostille processing with next working day submission to the FCDO, ensuring a quick and efficient turnaround.

Please note that if solicitor certification is required, an additional working day will be added to the processing time.