UK documents for the UAE, notarised, apostilled and attested
For employment, residency, family or business in the United Arab Emirates you may be asked for a UK FCDO apostille and UAE attestation. We review your document, confirm the route and a fixed fee, and arrange each step.
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The route for the UAE at a glance
- Notarisation, where neededIf a notarial certificate or witnessed signature is required, the Notary checks the requirements first. Some official UK certificates can go straight to the apostille.
- UK FCDO apostilleWhere required, we arrange UK legalisation.
- UAE attestation: a separate stepWhere required, we arrange UAE Embassy legalisation. We confirm the route and quote the charge in writing before proceeding.
- TranslationCheck the language, the translator’s credentials and whether the translation needs its own certification.
Fixed fees from £95 plus VAT per document. We confirm the route and the full fee in writing before you pay.
- Degree certificates
- Employment and residency documents
- Family documents
- Business documents
What your document needs for the UAE
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Review and notarisation
Send us the document details and any instructions from the UAE recipient. If a notarial certificate or witnessed signature is required, the Notary checks the requirements and arranges an appointment. Some official UK certificates may be eligible for a UK FCDO apostille without notarisation.
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UK FCDO apostille
Where required, we arrange UK legalisation. An apostille authenticates a signature, stamp or seal, not the content of the document.
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UAE attestation
Where required, we arrange UAE Embassy legalisation. The precise submission process, format and any further Ministry of Foreign Affairs step depend on current rules and the receiving body. We confirm the route for your matter before proceeding.
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Translation
If the recipient asks for a translation, check the required language, the translator’s credentials and whether the translation itself needs certification or legalisation. Its place in the sequence depends on those instructions.
The fee you are quoted is the fee you pay
Notarised and apostilled, per document
| Power of attorney, notarised and apostilled | £230 |
|---|---|
| Company document, notarised and apostilled | £245 |
| Court order, notarised and apostilled | £190 |
| Degree certificate or transcript, notarised and apostilledplus the university’s verification fee at cost, confirmed before you pay | £190 |
| Birth, marriage or death certificate (GRO), apostille only | £95 |
Plus VAT. Including the UK FCDO fee. Urgent or e-apostille add £30 per document. Next-day UK delivery £25 per order.
Notary appointment only
| Personal documents and powers of attorneyin person; by video from £195 | £135 |
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| Business and property documentsin person; by video from £195 | £150 |
| Certified copy of a passport or identity documentin person or by video | £95 |
Plus VAT, per document. Out of hours, 7 days a week, from £195. Embassy or consular, translation and courier charges are quoted in writing before you proceed.
Three ways to get it done
Online by video
For signatories in England and Wales, where the act, the document and the receiving authority allow it. From £195 plus VAT.
Book a video appointment →In person, Gray’s Inn Road
Fox Court, 14 Gray’s Inn Road, London WC1X 8HN. Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, plus evenings and weekends out of hours.
Book at our office →By post, courier or by hand
Already signed, or a UK certificate that only needs an apostille? Post, courier or hand-deliver the original to us and we take it from there.
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Documents for the UAE
Anything else? Email team@internationalnotary.co.uk or call 020 3488 4195.
Does every UAE document need notarisation?
No. Requirements depend on the document and recipient. Some UK public documents can be sent for a UK FCDO apostille without notarisation.
Is a UK FCDO apostille the same as UAE attestation?
No. They are distinct steps. The receiving organisation and the applicable UAE procedure determine which are needed.
I need my degree for a job in the UAE. What does it cost?
A degree certificate or transcript, notarised and apostilled, is £190 plus VAT per document, including the FCDO fee, plus the university’s verification fee at cost. UAE Embassy legalisation, where required, is quoted in writing before you proceed.
Can my document be notarised online?
Possibly, if you are in England and Wales. The Notary checks whether the document, the act and the receiving organisation permit this. An in-person appointment at our Gray’s Inn Road office may be needed.
Can I use a UK FCDO e-apostille?
Confirm the document is eligible and the recipient will accept the format before proceeding. Some UK certificates are not eligible for an e-apostille.
How much will it cost in total?
Notarisation and the UK FCDO apostille are fixed fees per document, set out in the table above: for example, a power of attorney notarised and apostilled is £230 plus VAT, including the FCDO fee. Any embassy or consular, translation or courier charges for the UAE are quoted in writing before you proceed, so you know the full cost before you pay.
How long does it take?
Notary appointments are usually available the same day, with 2 hours’ notice. A standard UK FCDO apostille takes 3 working days, an urgent apostille 1 working day, and an e-apostille usually arrives within 24 hours.
How do I get the finished document back?
Collect it from our Gray’s Inn Road office, or choose next-day UK delivery for £25 plus VAT per order. International courier is quoted in writing. E-apostilles are emailed.
Sources and checks
Last checked: 3 November 2026. GOV.UK: Get your document legalised; UAE Embassy in London; UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs services. The UAE Embassy page lists attestation and digital attestation services but does not state the complete UK document sequence; the Ministry service list was not fully readable.
Requirements are set by the receiving organisation and the authorities in the UAE. We confirm the route for your document before you pay.
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