Attestation


Overview


    • Following documents can be attested from the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission, Manchester:
      • Copy of Valid Bangladeshi Passport/Signature;
      • Educational certificates;
      • Marks sheets;
      • Transcripts;
      • Marriage certificate;
      • Birth / Death certificate;
      • Marital status certificate;
      • Guardianship certificate;
      • Police Clearance Certificate;
      • Commercial documents;
      • Bank statements;
      • Power of Attorney;
      • Translated documents,
      • Commercial documents duly legalized by concerned Ministry /
        Office etc;
    • Before submission of application for attestation, please ensure that

      • document(s) originated in Bangladesh is/are duly attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dhaka;
      • document(s) originated in UK is/are duly attested by Legalization Office of Foreign & Commonwealth Office, UK.
    • For Signature attestation, applicant(s) must come to BAHC, Manchester in person.

      • Applicants living in the following areas may approach Bangladesh Assistant High Commission, Manchester for consular services:
        North East & North West England: Northumberland, Durham, Tyne and Wear, Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire, North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Humberside, Derbyshire
        North Wales: Clwyd, Gwynedd
        Isle of Man and
        Scotland.


Who Can Apply


        • UK nationals, EU nationals living in UK & Bangladeshi origin UK/ EU nationals.
        • Applicants living in the following areas may approach Bangladesh Assistant High Commission, Manchester for consular services:
          North East & North West England: Northumberland, Durham, Tyne and Wear, Cumbria, Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire, North Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, Humberside, Derbyshire
          North Wales: Clwyd, Gwynedd
          Isle of Man and
          Scotland.


Documents Required


  • Duly filled-in and signed application form;
  • The original and photocopy of the document(s);
  • One passport sized recent photograph;
  • Valid Bangladeshi Passport(at least 6 months validity) shall be produced as an identification document in case of the following document(s) attestation;
    1. Any land related document
    2. Any financial related document
    3. Photo
    4. Copy of Bangladeshi Passport
    5. Police Clearance Certificate

For Bangladeshi origin UK/EU nationals:

  1. Bangladeshi Passport with at least 6 months validity or
    Valid UK / EU passport(at least 6 months) with No Visa Required (NVR) sticker/stamp;

  2. UK Proof of address such as Council Tax/ H M Revenue statement / Latest Bank Statement/ Utility Bill (Gas bill/ Electricity bill/ Water bill) not more than 3 months old/ Driving License/ University letter mentioning UK address.


How To Apply


Please download, print and sign the Attestation application form. Make sure before that-

  • document(s) originated in Bangladesh is/are duly attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Dhaka;
  • document(s) originated in UK is/are duly attested by Legalization Office of Foreign & Commonwealth Office, UK.

The application along with required documents may be submitted to BAHC, Manchester in person or sent BY POST. Applicant(s) wishes to receive the attested documents by post, must have to send a Prepaid Next Day Special Delivery Return Envelope along with the application.

N. B. For Signature attestation, applicant(s) must have to be present at BAHC, Manchester.

Applicants are also requested to visit our website manchester.mofa.gov.bd for holiday notice.


How to Pay


The fees can be paid through by of the following methods –

  • Debit card;
  • Postal Order Payable to “ Bangladesh Assistant High Commission, Manchester”;
  • Bank Draft.
  • Payment may also be made by phone using debit card (only when the Mission official contacts the applicant/s).

Note that in no circumstances cheque/ credit card/ cash payment will be accepted.


Attestation Fees


Attestation Fees (Non Refundable):

No. Document type Attestation Fees
01 Copy of Valid Bangladeshi Passport/ Signature £7.00/- per attestation
02 Photo (2 photos) £7.00/-
03 Photocopy of Educational Certificates /Mark Sheets /Transcript / £7.00/- each
04 Birth / Death Certificate £20.00/-
05 Police Clearance Certificate £7.00/-
06 Marriage Certificate £20.00/-
07 Marital Status Certificate £20.00/-
08 Guardianship Certificate £20.00/-
09 Bank Statement £20.00/-
10 Commercial Documents £20.00/-
11 Any Commercial Documents duly legalized by concerned Ministry/ Office £20.00/-


Submission and Collection


Service processing Time –
In person: Minimum 10 (ten) working days.
By post: Minimum 15 (fifteen) working days.

Service Receiving / Collection Time:

Application Submission Time: Monday to Friday 10:00 hrs – 13:00 hrs (Except Public Holiday/s and Bank Holiday/s).

Service Delivery Time for the Applicant in Person: 

Tuesday and Friday 15:30 hrs – 17:000 hrs (Except Public Holiday/s and Bank Holiday/s).

To receive the documents BY POST applicants are requested to bring a Prepaid Next Day Special/ recorded Delivery Return Envelope during submission of their application.