US Apostille and UAE Embassy Attestation – A Complete Guide

If you have documents issued in the United States that you need to use in the United Arab Emirates, you’ll need either a US apostille or UAE embassy attestation, depending on the purpose and type of document.

Whether you're applying for a job, setting up a business, or sponsoring family in the UAE, this guide will help you understand the right process for legalizing your US documents for use in the UAE.

What Is an Apostille?

An apostille is a simplified method of document legalization used between countries that are part of the Hague Convention. It verifies the authenticity of a document issued in one country for use in another.

But here's the catch:👉 The UAE is NOT a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so an apostille alone is not valid in the UAE.

When Do You Need UAE Embassy Attestation Instead?

For your US documents to be accepted in the UAE (for jobs, visas, education, or legal use), they must go through:

1. Notarization and Secretary of State Authentication (USA)

2. US Department of State Authentication

3. UAE Embassy Attestation in Washington, D.C.

4. Final Attestation from MOFA (UAE)

   
   

Which US Documents Require UAE Embassy Attestation?

🔹 Personal Documents:

• Birth Certificate

• Marriage Certificate

• Divorce Certificate

• FBI Background Check

• Medical Certificate

🔹 Educational Documents:

• High School Diploma

• College or University Degree

• Transcripts

• Training Certificates

🔹 Commercial & Legal Documents:

• Power of Attorney (POA)

• Corporate Resolutions

• Articles of Incorporation

• Invoices and Contracts

• Certificate of Origin

Step-by-Step Process: US to UAE Attestation

Step 1: Notarization

Have your document notarized by a US Notary Public (for non-government documents).

Step 2: Secretary of State Authentication

The state where the document was issued verifies the notary or issuing officer’s signature.

Step 3: US Department of State Authentication

Send your document to the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.

Step 4: UAE Embassy Legalization

The UAE Embassy in Washington, D.C. affixes its stamp and approval.

Step 5: MOFA Attestation in UAE

Once in the UAE, the document must be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) for final acceptance.

Estimated Time & Cost

Service Step	Estimated Time	Cost (USD/AED)
US Notarization & State Authentication	3–5 business days	$50–300
US Department of State	2–3 weeks (standard)	$20–200
UAE Embassy in Washington, D.C.	3–5 business days	$40–100 per doc
MOFA Attestation (UAE)	1–2 business days	AED 150–450
Courier & Admin Fees (optional)	Varies	Based on service

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US Apostille and UAE Embassy Attestation

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