Legalisation for the United Arab Emirates

Legalisation by Embassy of the United Arab Emirates

Document Legalisation
for the UAE

Document legalisation for the United Arab Emirates is required when documents issued in the Netherlands need to be officially recognised by authorities in the UAE. This applies to both personal and commercial documents used for employment, residence, education, business activities or international trade.

Since the United Arab Emirates is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, documents cannot be legalised with a simple apostille. Instead, documents must go through a full legalisation and attestation process before they can be accepted by UAE authorities.

JuridConsult assists individuals and companies with the legalisation of documents for the United Arab Emirates, coordinating the required steps with Dutch authorities and the UAE Embassy. Our team manages the process on your behalf, ensuring that documents are correctly prepared and ready for official use in the UAE.

Legalisation Process for UAE

The legalisation procedure confirms that the signatures, stamps and seals on a document are authentic.

In most cases the process includes the following steps:

  1. Certification or notarisation of the document (if required)

  2. Legalisation by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs

  3. Legalisation by the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in The Hague

  4. Final attestation by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in the UAE

JuridConsult can coordinate the entire procedure, so you do not have to deal with multiple authorities yourself.


Documents That Can Be Legalised for UAE

A wide range of documents may require legalisation for use in the United Arab Emirates. JuridConsult assists with both personal and commercial documentation.

Personal documents

  • Birth certificates

  • Marriage certificates

  • Divorce certificates

  • Police clearance certificates

  • Passport copies

Educational documents

  • Diplomas and degrees

  • Academic transcripts

  • Educational certificates

  • Professional qualifications

Commercial documents

  • Company extracts / Chamber of Commerce extracts (KvK)
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Articles of Association
  • Board resolutions
  • Commercial invoices
  • Certificates of Origin
  • Free Sales Certificates
  • Certificate of Medicinal Product (CMP)
  • Certificate of Pharmaceutical Product (CPP)

The documents required may vary depending on the purpose of use in the UAE.


Requirements for Legalisation

To start the legalisation process, the following requirements generally apply:

  • The original document must be available

  • The document must first be legalised by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs

  • A sworn translation into English or Arabic may be required if the document is issued in Dutch

JuridConsult can assist with arranging translations and coordinating the required legalisation steps.


Processing Time

The processing time for legalisation for the United Arab Emirates depends on the document type and the authorities involved.

In most cases, the complete procedure takes approximately 5 to 10 working days once the document has been submitted for processing.


Legalisation Services by JuridConsult

Handling document legalisation yourself often involves several administrative steps and communication with different authorities. JuridConsult provides a reliable and efficient legalisation service, managing the procedure on your behalf.

Our team coordinates the legalisation process with the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UAE Embassy, ensuring that your documents are properly processed and accepted for use in the United Arab Emirates.


Need Legalisation for UAE?

If you require legalisation of documents for the United Arab Emirates, JuridConsult can assist you with the complete procedure.

To receive guidance or a quotation, please provide:

  • the type of document

  • the number of documents

  • the country where the document was issued

Our team will review your request and advise you on the required legalisation steps.

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