Document Certified Abroad for Use in UAE – Embassy & Consulate Attestation

Yes, but the document must be accompanied by a certified translation into Arabic or English before submission for attestation. An authorised translator should complete this translation and may require prior attestation depending on the issuing country’s regulations.

A valid copy attestation in Dubai is completed within three business days, provided that all prior legalisation steps have been completed and the document meets MOFA requirements. As a government-authorised centre, EGSH reviews all submissions for legal accuracy before sending them via official MOFA channels to avoid delays and ensure timely completion.

The government fees for UAE embassy document attestation depend on the type of document: AED 150 for certificates and AED 2,000 for commercial documents, as set by MOFA. EGSH provides a detailed fee calculation before submission, including all applicable MOFA charges and delivery costs.

If the issuing country is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, the apostille must be obtained from the designated authority in that country. For use in the UAE, the document should then be attested by MOFA in Dubai or another emirate. For documents from non-member countries, full embassy or consulate legalisation is required instead. EGSH checks the applicable procedure, confirms that all prior steps are completed, and submits the document through official MOFA channels.

The certified true copy attestation is returned via the official courier service once MOFA has completed the process. The attested document will be delivered to the address you provided in your application.

To certify an overseas birth certificate, the original, unlaminated certificate must be provided in Arabic or English, or accompanied by a certified translation if issued in another language. The document must first be attested by the competent authority in the issuing country, then legalised by the UAE embassy or consulate abroad, and finally attested by the MOFA in the UAE. EGSH verifies the document’s compliance, ensures all prior attestations are complete, and submits it through official MOFA channels for certification.

An authorised representative may submit documents for apostille if they hold a valid power of attorney or other legal authorisation. They must also provide their identification together with the applicant’s documents. EGSH verifies the representative’s authority, ensures all prior legalisation is in place, and processes the submission via official MOFA channels.