Description
What is a Doctor's Letter?: A medical statement from a GMC-registered doctor, detailing health status.
Category: Medical documents
Can I Legalise?: Your doctor's letter can be legalised.
Acceptable Formats for Legalisation:
FCDO accepts the document in the following formats:
- Your original doctor's letter signed by the named doctor. The doctor must be registered with the General Medical Council
- A photocopy or printout of your doctor's letter
Requires Solicitor/Notary Certification?: No, but original must contain a wet ink signature or a wet ink/embossed seal and a date from the issuing authority.
Requires Submission as Originals?: No.
Important Notes: Wet ink signature/date; GMC registered.
Common Use: Visa applications, medical clearance abroad.
Requires Embassy Attestation?: Yes, for non-Hague countries (e.g., UAE, Qatar).