UK-issued certificates – degrees, marriage certificates, and company documents among them – require attestation before they are accepted for UAE employment visas, family sponsorship, or business registration. The UK attestation process runs through the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) legalisation service before UAE Embassy and MOFA UAE steps.
The UK Attestation Chain
- FCDO legalisation (UK apostille/legalisation)
- UAE Embassy attestation in London
- MOFA UAE final certification
Because UK documents are processed through the FCDO rather than a direct embassy chain, timelines can differ from other countries. We manage correspondence with the FCDO and UAE Embassy in London on your behalf and keep you updated throughout.
What You’ll Need
- Original document
- FCDO legalisation
- Passport copy
Typical Turnaround
10-15 working days, starting from the day we collect your original documents. Timelines depend on the issuing authority’s current processing queue – we’ll confirm a specific estimate for your document when you contact us.