The UAE does not rely solely on the Hague Apostille for many official documents. After a document has been legalised by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), it must also be presented to the UAE Embassy for further authentication before it will be accepted.

Manchester Speak can help coordinate this process and arrange the translations required at each stage.

UAE & Embassy Legalisation
Documents for the UAE: UAE passport and document illustration in front of the Burj Al Arab, Dubai

The UAE Legalisation Process

Documents often require:

  1. Notarisation

    Where necessary, depending on the document and the requesting authority.

  2. FCDO legalisation

    A Hague Apostille issued by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

  3. UAE Embassy attestation

    Further authentication by the UAE Embassy or Consulate.

  4. Translation

    By an approved translator, depending on the requirements of the receiving authority.

Typical Documents for the UAE

Degree certificates
Birth certificates
Marriage certificates
Company documents
Powers of attorney
Employment documentation

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UAE & Embassy Legalisation