Prepare for Your Move to the UAE with Document Legalization

Planning a move to the United Arab Emirates, or UAE, is exciting, but it is not as simple as packing a suitcase, hopping on a plane, and heading on to your new life. Unlike moving to another city, another state, or even some other countries, you must obtain legal documentation before gaining permission to move to the UAE. This document authentication is not always easy and can be time-consuming. Using our authentication services streamlines the process so you can feel confident you are ready for the next chapter in your life.

Knowing what documents are needed when moving to the UAE is the first step in getting everything in place to make your big move. Whether you plan to live in the UAE temporarily or this is a change for the long term, you need the proper document legalization.

Necessary documents include:

  • Resident visa
  • Family visa if you are traveling with your parents, spouse, or children
  • Passport – be aware that there are limitations as to who is permitted to enter the UAE and that they may deny you entrance if your passport shows entrance into some countries.
  • Health card obtained after a medical test

When you are ready to obtain the documents you need for your travel, get in touch with us so we can simplify and expedite legalization of documents for UAE emigration. Tell us the country where you are planning to move so we can explain all of the document requirements and ensure you meet the qualifications for the particular documents you need. We also provide a timeline to ensure you meet your document needs before your planned move date.

The primary goal behind our services is to simplify the process of getting your documents authenticated and your visa processed so you can obtain these documents faster. We do this by bringing your travel documents to the embassy of your intended destination and dropping them off personally rather than mailing them. We then pick them up and verify the visa to ensure you are ready to go.

Simplify the Process of Obtaining an Apostille

Just like getting a document notarized in the United States verifies authenticity and provides witness that the document is legal and properly signed, obtaining an Apostille provides this verification for documents begin used in foreign countries. Specifications for this type of verification process were established during the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement for Legalization for Foreign Public Documents, also referred to as the Apostille Convention.

Prior to the issuance of this treaty, any documents needed for establishment of identity, marriage, Power of Attorney, birth, and education had to be legalized both in the country of issuance and the country being visited. This represented a time-consuming and often frustrating process that sometimes resulted in the rejection of the legal documents by the foreign country. To avoid this, the Apostille Convention created an agreement among a list of signatory states that agreed documents legalized in those states and featuring an authentic Apostille were legal in the other states. In some situations, specific signatory states do not accept Apostille from some others.

Some of these signatory states include:

  • The United States
  • Albania
  • Belize
  • Bulgaria
  • Costa Rica
  • Dominica
  • Finland
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Hungary
  • Ireland
  • India
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • Liberia
  • Mexico

Different types of Apostille are available for different types of documents. Using a licensed, experienced Apostille services ensures you get the proper Apostille stamp for your document. Getting authentication for a personal document such as an Apostille on a diploma is obtained by submitting the official document to the Secretary of State. Authentication for a document issued by a Federal agency, such as an Apostille for an FBI background check, must be obtained by submitting to the document to the US Department of State.

Particularly in the case of a Department of State Apostille, using our service expedites the entire process. Rather than you having to mail your documents to the Department office and wait for the Apostille, we submit the request in person, hastening the submission and acceptance process.

If you have questions regarding your particular documents and whether they need an Apostille stamp or other form of legalization, do not hesitate to get in touch with us so we can describe the process and get your request underway.

Be Ready for Your Adventure with Attestation

When going abroad, formal documentation is essential for proving your identity and confirming your credentials. Just bringing these documents along with you, however, is not always enough. You must be able to demonstrate that those documents are completely authentic and prepared to all of the specifications of the law. Attestation of documents is the process that verifies you executed each document legally and that it is an authentic and genuine copy so the government of the country you are visiting knows it and the information contained within are real.

The documents you need to bring with you depends on where you are going and why. A brief visit, for example, may only require basic identification papers. If you are moving to another country, visiting for a longer period, or going to study abroad, however, you need more extensive documentation to verify your identity, marriage, legal relationships, and education.

Documents you may need attested prior to traveling include:

  • Birth certificates
  • Marriage certificates
  • Powers of Attorney
  • Wills
  • Degrees
  • Transcripts
  • Diplomas
  • Adoption certificates

If you are traveling for business purposes, you may also need attestation of commercial documents such as:

  • Commercial agreements
  • Certificates of Origin
  • Certificates of Good Standing

Attestation is not required for visits to all countries, but is an essential step when preparing for travel to:

  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • Kuwait
  • Saudi Arabia
  • China

Using licensed attestation services in USA makes the process of preparing for your travels faster and prevents frustrating delays. Whether you need attestation for documents for UAE emigration, authentication of educational documents for studying abroad to China, or attestation for other travels, get in touch with us so we can guide you through the entire process. From explaining the authentication requirements of your country of destination to handling each step quickly, our embassy legalization services and process allows you to prepare for your trip and travel with confidence.