Document Legalization
Full authentication chain — from the issuing country through to use in the UAE or abroad.
- Timeline
- MOFA-only: 1–3 working days. Full chain (foreign ministry + embassy + MOFA): 10–30 working days. Complex multi-country cases: 4–8 weeks.
- Investment
- AED 4,500
Document legalization is the complete multi-stage authentication process that makes an official document legally valid across international borders. The UAE is not a signatory to the Hague Apostille Convention, meaning that documents destined for use in the UAE must undergo the full chain — typically: issuing authority → foreign ministry → UAE embassy → MOFA — rather than the simplified apostille procedure. We assess the required chain for your specific document and countries, coordinate every stage including translation where required, track documents at each step, and deliver a fully legalized document ready for its intended use.
Service fee only. Government and embassy fees are set by those authorities, vary by country and document, and are charged at cost with the receipt.
More in this service
- Certified TranslationCoordinated through Ministry of Justice-licensed translators — prepared for submission to UAE authorities.From AED 29 / page
- Legal TranslationCoordinated through Ministry of Justice-licensed legal translators for court documents, contracts, and formal legal proceedings.From AED 34 / page
- Passport TranslationAccurate Arabic translation of passport details — consistent with your existing UAE records.From AED 25
- Driving Licence TranslationCertified Arabic translation of your foreign driving licence for UAE exchange.From AED 25
- Educational Degree TranslationCertified translation of academic credentials for UAE employment, licensing, and Golden Visa.From AED 29 / page
- Certificate TranslationCertified translation of birth, marriage, police clearance, and all official certificates.From AED 29 / page
- MOFA AttestationUAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation — the final step for any foreign document used in the UAE.AED 500
- Embassy AttestationCross-border document authentication through embassies and consulates in the UAE.AED 1,500
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