Attestation & Legal Translation in Dubai
Certificates and documents attested, translated and ready for UAE authorities.
Dubai & all Emirates
Documents that UAE authorities will accept
Many UAE applications need documents that are attested or translated into Arabic before they are accepted: degrees for employment visas, marriage and birth certificates for family visas, and company documents for licences and banking.
We arrange attestation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) and the relevant embassies, and legal translation by translators licensed in the UAE, so your documents are accepted the first time.
Applying for a family or employment visa? See UAE visas.
What we handle
- Degree and educational certificate attestation
- Marriage and birth certificate attestation
- Commercial documents: memorandums, resolutions, certificates of incorporation
- Power of attorney drafting and attestation
- MOFA attestation for UAE-issued documents
- Embassy attestation for documents used abroad
- Equivalency certificates for foreign degrees
- Legal translation into Arabic and English
- Government typing services
How attestation usually works
- Issuing country: the document is verified by the relevant authorities in the country that issued it.
- UAE embassy: the UAE embassy or consulate in that country attests it.
- MOFA: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the UAE completes the final attestation.
- Translation: if required, a licensed legal translator translates it into Arabic.
The exact chain depends on the document and the country. We confirm the route for your document before we start.
Documents usually required
- The original document
- Passport copy of the document holder
- Visa or Emirates ID copy, if you are a UAE resident
- Authorisation letter for us to process on your behalf
- Transcripts, for some educational certificates
How it works
- Check: send us a copy and tell us where the document will be used.
- Quote: we confirm the route, the timeline and the cost in writing.
- Collection: we collect or receive the original document.
- Processing: we complete each attestation and translation step and keep you updated.
- Return: you receive the attested and translated document, ready to submit.
Timeline and fees
- UAE-issued documents are usually the quickest.
- Documents issued abroad take longer because the issuing country's steps come first.
- We give you an expected timeline in writing before we start.
Fees: quote on request. We confirm our service fee in writing after a short consultation. Government and authority charges are listed separately in the same quote, and nothing starts until you approve it.
Attestation & translation FAQs
Which documents need attestation?
Documents issued abroad and used in the UAE, such as degrees, marriage and birth certificates, and company documents, usually do. UAE-issued documents used abroad need MOFA attestation.
Do I need to send my original document?
Yes, attestation is stamped on the original. We handle it carefully and keep you updated at each step.
Who can do legal translation in the UAE?
Translations for courts and government use must be done by translators licensed in the UAE. We arrange this for you.
What is an equivalency certificate?
It confirms that a foreign degree is recognised in the UAE. Some jobs and professional licences require it.
Can you attest documents from any country?
Most countries are covered. Requirements vary, so we confirm the route for your document first.
Government rules, fees and processing times are set by the relevant UAE authorities and can change without notice. Final approvals rest with the relevant government authority.
Enquire about Attestation & translation
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