Official translation for United Arab Emirates
An Arabic translation by a translator licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice.
What it is calledLegal translation
Who can sign it
A legal translator licensed by the UAE Ministry of Justice. Arabic is the official language of courts and government bodies.
What it must contain
The translation carries the licensed translator’s stamp and signature, attached to a copy of the source document.
Who asks for it
Courts and public prosecution, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, immigration and residency departments, free-zone authorities and the Ministry of Education.
Apostille and legalisation
The UAE is not a party to the Apostille Convention. Foreign documents go through attestation: the issuing country’s authorities, the UAE embassy there, then the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Order a translation for United Arab Emirates
These guides summarise published requirements and are for general information. Rules change and individual offices can ask for more, so the receiving authority always has the final word.
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