Apostille Attestation Services Dubai
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Apostille services in Dubai for documents going to, or coming from, Apostille Convention countries.
An apostille is the certificate an issuing country adds to a public document so that other Apostille Convention countries accept it without further legalisation. Dunes arranges apostilles in the country where your document was issued — for degrees, birth and marriage certificates, police certificates and company documents — and coordinates any UAE steps that follow.
Because the UAE is not a party to the Apostille Convention, documents used in the UAE also need UAE embassy and MOFA attestation, and UAE-issued documents are legalised through MOFA and embassy attestation instead of an apostille. We plan the right route for your document from the start.
What is Apostille Attestation?
An apostille confirms the signature, seal or stamp on a public document so it is accepted in other countries that are party to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention. It is issued by a designated authority in the country where the document was issued, not by the country where it will be used.
Apostille Services for Documents Used in the UAE
If your document was issued in an Apostille Convention country — for example the United Kingdom, the United States, India, Pakistan, the Philippines or most European countries — and it will be used in the UAE, the apostille is usually only the first step. The UAE is not a party to the Apostille Convention (HCCH status table), so the document normally also needs:
- An apostille (or other authentication) in the issuing country
- Attestation by the UAE embassy or consulate in that country
- MOFA attestation in the UAE
- A legal Arabic translation, if the UAE authority asks for one
We arrange the apostille in the issuing country and coordinate the UAE steps, so you deal with one provider from start to finish. For UK documents, see our UK apostille and attestation for UAE service.
UAE Documents Going to Apostille Countries
Documents issued in the UAE cannot be apostilled, because the UAE has not joined the Apostille Convention. Instead, UAE documents are legalised for use abroad through:
- Authentication by the UAE issuing authority where required (for example the Ministry of Education or a notary)
- MOFA attestation
- Attestation by the embassy or consulate of the destination country in the UAE
- A translation into the destination country’s language, if requested
We check the destination country’s requirements before submission. Not sure which route you need? Read MOFA attestation vs apostille: which do you need?
Why choose
DUNES Translation for Apostille Attestation in Dubai?
Quick and Easy Processing
We plan the apostille and any follow-on steps for birth certificates, degrees, marriage certificates and business documents before anything is submitted.
Certified and Skilled Experts
Our team knows the ins and outs of the Apostille process making sure your papers are handled right and on time.
Accepted Worldwide
Apostilles are recognised in every Apostille Convention member country, and we add the UAE embassy and MOFA steps when your document is used here.
Complete Service
We take care of everything from checking your papers to getting the final Apostille stamp so you don't have to stress about anything.
Fair and Clear Pricing
You'll get quick dependable service at good prices, with no surprise costs.
Whether you’re in school, on your own, or part of a company, our Apostille Attestation Service fits what you need.
Let DUNES Translation’s attestation services in Dubai help you make sure your papers meet international rules.
Countries We Commonly Arrange Apostilles For
We regularly help clients in Dubai with documents from:
- United Kingdom — FCDO apostille, then UAE embassy and MOFA steps (UK service)
- United States — state or federal apostille depending on the document
- India, Pakistan and the Philippines — apostille through the relevant foreign ministry
- European countries — apostille from the competent national authority
- Saudi Arabia — an Apostille Convention member since 7 December 2022 (what changed)
Requirements differ by country and document type, so we confirm the exact route before you send any originals.
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Can I get an apostille in Dubai?
Not on a UAE-issued document. The UAE is not a party to the Apostille Convention, so UAE documents are legalised through MOFA and embassy attestation instead. An apostille can only be issued by the country where the document was issued — we arrange that for you from Dubai.
Is an apostille enough for my document to be used in the UAE?
Usually not. Documents from Apostille Convention countries normally also need attestation by the UAE embassy or consulate in the issuing country and MOFA attestation in the UAE before UAE authorities accept them.
Which documents can be apostilled?
Public documents issued in an Apostille Convention country, such as birth, marriage and death certificates, educational certificates, police certificates, court documents and company documents. Some private documents must be notarised before they can be apostilled.
How do I apostille a UAE document for use abroad?
You can’t apostille it in the UAE. Instead, it is attested by MOFA and then by the embassy or consulate of the destination country, with a translation if that country requires one.
What is the difference between an apostille and MOFA attestation?
An apostille is a single certificate used between Apostille Convention countries. MOFA attestation is the UAE’s own authentication, used together with embassy attestation. Read MOFA attestation vs apostille.
Do I need to send my original documents?
For an apostille, the original (or a certified copy, depending on the country and document) is usually required. We tell you exactly what to send after reviewing your document.
How long does an apostille take?
It depends on the issuing country, the document and the courier route, plus any UAE embassy and MOFA steps. We give you an estimated timeline with your quote.
Can you translate an apostilled document?
Yes. If the receiving authority requires a translation, our MOJ-licensed legal translators can translate the apostilled document. See our legal translation services.
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