Attest documents for use in the United Arab Emirates

Certify documents issued in over 100 countries for official use in the United Arab Emirates

Certify documents issued in over 100 countries for official use in the United Arab Emirates

Isarey works across multiple jurisdictions to legalize international documents so that they are valid for submission to UAE authorities.

We legalize all types of official documents for use in the United Arab Emirates, including identity documents, birth and marriage certificates, criminal record certificates, academic diplomas and corporate documents.

We work locally with certification specialists, notaries, law firms and certifiedArabictranslators in over 100 countries, certifying documents for use in the United Arab Emirates, including documents issued in:

the United Arab Emirates is not a signatory to the Apostille Convention. This means that documents issued in other countries must be legalized first by the authorities of the issuing country (normally the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and additionally by the local UAE embassy or consulate.

If you have documents issued in the United Arab Emirates:

Isarey also certifies documents issued in the United Arab Emirates for use abroad, including UAE birth, death and marriage certificates, diplomas and criminal record certificates. For further information, please see:

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Certified Translation

When documents are written in a language that is not an official language of the United Arab Emirates, then a certified translation may also be required. It is important to ensure that the certified translation is valid for use in the United Arab Emirates. Translations not done in the United Arab Emirates may require separate legalization alongside the original document.

Isarey provides document attestation services to private, corporate and institutional clients worldwide. Our presence in different jurisdictions and our local experience and expertise dealing directly with authorities and embassies in different countries means we can save you time, frustration and money, ensuring that documents are properly prepared so that they are accepted by UAE authorities.

To find out about certifying documents for use in the United Arab Emirates, use our online quotation form or email us a scan or description of the documents you need to certify. We will get back to you directly with a quotation and details of how to proceed:

6 steps to certify document for use in the United Arab Emirates

  1. Upload the documents you need attested or send them to us by email.
  2. Our experts will pre-check your documents to ensure that they are eligible for Apostille certification or consular legalization in the country where they are issued, and we’ll assist you locally in preparing them if required.
  3. We’ll send you a quotation with the total cost of the process (final price including all fees, certified translation when required and courier costs) and an estimation of how long the process will take to complete.
  4. We’ll arrange a secure courier to collect your original documents (where electronic versions are not sufficient).
  5. As soon as we receive your documents, we will confirm your order and proceed with the attestation process. Where appropriate, we will arrange certified copies for the attestation process so that we can return your originals directly.
  6. We return the attested documents to you by secure international courier.

UAE Resources

UAE news and resources: visas, business and immigration

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UAE Missions Abroad
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Contact details of UAE embassies and consulates abroad
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When setting up in the MENA region, you need to make an informed decision rather than a leap of faith. You can improve your chances of success by asking the right questions about your business needs and the locations on offer. The UAE ticks the right boxes– the question, then, is making sure you pick the right economic zone and the right location within it.
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Golden Visas will now be granted to outstanding educators in private early childhood centers, schools, and higher education institutions across Dubai.
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UAE: 4 types of residency visas that allow expats to work
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A residence visa is issued to people already in the country after entering the UAE on an entry or tourist visa. It allows them to live and work in the country and can last from two to ten years, depending on the sponsor and the type of permit.
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The purpose of conducting due diligence in Citizenship by Investment programs is to ensure that applicants are not involved in criminal activities, money laundering, other financial crimes, or any illicit activities that would be detrimental to their application.
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How can I get a free zone visa in the UAE
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On 18 April 2022, the government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) introduced a new system for visitors entering the UAE. Additionally, new types of visas will be introduced.
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Everything from working part-time to getting a permit while sponsored by a relative
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Is the UAE having a Geopolitical Golden Goose Moment
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In conflictual times, the UAE has largely succeeded in being Geopolitically agnostic and remained the (golden) melting pot for all Nationalities and Religions, a principle it has always maintained, and which seems to be really coming good for it.
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India, UAE to take economic ties to next level with bilateral investment treaty
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Building on their close personal friendship, PM Modi is going to sign big ticket deals with President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during his trip to UAE
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The United States continues to be one of the most appealing locations for entrepreneurs and business owners. Some of the best countries to start or join a business in 2024 are based on the latest data and trends from various sources.
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UAE and Japan have discussed ways to boost business tie-ups between Japanese firms and their UAE counterparts, increase Japanese investments in the UAE, and promote the exchange of knowledge and technology.
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The Austrian Federal Economic Chamber is organizing an open-industry economic mission to the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.

The above links are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; Isarey bears no responsibility for the accuracy, content or policies of external websites.

Get a Quotation for your Documents

We price each certification process individually, depending on the type and quantity of documents to be attested, the country of issue, the country of use and intended purpose, urgency, whether certified translations are required as part of the process and courier costs.

To receive a quote, you can upload your documents using our online quotation form or send us your documents by email. After reviewing your documents and requirements, we will get back to you with a quotation:

If you don’t have the documents available, just describe the documents you need to certify, and we will get back to you with an estimation of cost and delivery times.

Using our quotation form, your documents will be uploaded over a secure connection and immediately encrypted on our server. For added protection, you can upload password-protected files (PDFExternal link (opens in new tab), Microsoft Office 365: Save a password protected document to prevent unauthorized people from opening it. Office DocumentsExternal link (opens in new tab), WinRAR Encryption Frequently asked question (FAQ) RAR foldersExternal link (opens in new tab)) and provide us with the passwords separately.

PERSONAL DATA: If your documents contain personal data belonging to people outside your household, please ensure that you are authorised to share this data before uploading your documents. If your documents contain sensitive personal data, such as biometric data, medical data or data on criminal convictions, please ensure that you indicate this when prompted, upon submitting your documents. For further information on our processing of personal data contained in uploaded documents, please see:
Privacy Policy (Customer Inquiries)

For further information on confidentiality in our handling of document content please see:
Confidentiality (Client Content)

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