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Document attestation and legal translation
Documents issued abroad must be attested before UAE authorities accept them. We manage the attestation chain and certified Arabic translation for you.
What is document attestation?
Attestation confirms that a document is genuine so it can be used officially in the UAE — for example for a visa, employment, education, family sponsorship or company registration.
- Personal documents: degrees, marriage and birth certificates
- Commercial documents: certificates of incorporation, powers of attorney, board resolutions
- Documents issued in the UAE for use abroad
Typical attestation process for foreign documents
The exact chain depends on the issuing country; some countries follow different procedures.
Notarisation
The document is notarised or certified by the competent authority in the issuing country.
Foreign ministry
It is authenticated by that country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
UAE embassy
The UAE embassy or consulate in that country attests the document.
UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Final attestation by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Certified legal translation
Documents submitted to UAE courts and many government entities must be translated into Arabic by a legal translator licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice. We arrange certified translation alongside attestation, so your documents are ready to submit.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to send original documents?
Attestation is normally carried out on original documents. We explain exactly what is required for your document and country before you send anything.
Can you handle this without me visiting government offices?
In most cases, yes. Many transactions are completed online or by our PRO on your behalf; we tell you in advance if your personal attendance (for example biometrics or a medical test) is required.
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