Attestation ServicesDocument attestation in the UAE
Many procedures in the UAE, such as visas, company formation, school admission and court filings, only accept foreign documents that have been attested. Attestation confirms to the UAE authorities that a document is genuine.
The chain normally runs through the issuing country, the UAE embassy there, and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. We manage the whole chain, so you do not have to deal with several offices in different countries.
Documents we attest
- Educational
Degrees, diplomas and transcripts, commonly needed for employment visas and professional licences.
- Personal
Marriage, birth and death certificates, and police clearance certificates, for family sponsorship and residence.
- Commercial
Certificates of incorporation, memoranda, board resolutions and powers of attorney, for branch setup and banking.
- For use abroad
UAE-issued documents legalised for presentation to authorities in another country.
How it works
- We check the document and confirm the attestation route for its country of issue
- Notary and government attestation in the country of issue
- Attestation by the UAE embassy in that country
- Final attestation by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Certified legal translation into Arabic, if required
- The original is returned to you by tracked courier
Timelines depend on the country of issue. We give you a realistic estimate before you hand over any original document.