Translation and Legalisation in Dubai: What You Need to Know?
Dubai is a multicultural city with a diverse population from around the world. Different languages are spoken and used in official documents. Translation bridges the language gap, allowing individuals to understand and access important information in their preferred language. That’s why translation & legalisation service is an essential element of our services portfolio.
And this is not everything! Both translation and legalisation processes in Dubai ensure language accessibility, legal compliance, international recognition, document integrity, and compliance with government regulations. These processes facilitate smooth communication, legal acceptance, and streamlined procedures for individuals and businesses in Dubai.
PROCESS
Legalisation and translation are essential in Dubai for several reasons:
- Our Strategy
STEP
01
Initial Consultation
Getting you the best advise
During the initial consultation, we discuss your specific document translation and legalisation needs, including the type of documents, the purpose of attestation, and any specific requirements.
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02
Submit Documents for Translation
Saving you precious time
You have to provide the original documents to the translation service along with any specific requirements or instructions. We will ensure that the translation is accurate, and complete, and maintains the original meaning of the documents.
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03
Determine Legalisation Requirements
Doing the admin for you
Identify the specific legalisation requirements for your documents. This may involve notarization, authentication, and consular or embassy attestation. Check with the relevant authorities or consult a legal professional to understand the specific requirements.
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04
Notarization
Being your support
The notary public will validate the signatures and seals on the documents, confirming their authenticity.
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05
Authentication
Being your support
We will submit the notarized documents to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs or its equivalent for authentication. This step involves paying the necessary fees and completing the required application forms.
Consular or Embassy Attestation
Being your support
Once the attestation process is completed, we will collect the attested documents from the relevant authorities. We will ensure that the documents are carefully handled and securely delivered to you.
Document Collection
Being your support
Once all the necessary steps of legalisation have been completed, collect the fully legalized documents from the respective authorities. Ensure that you have the original documents, translations, notarization, authentication, and consular or embassy attestation stamps or seals.
- Frequently asked questions
To legalize documents in Dubai, you typically need to follow these steps:
- Translate the document: If the document is not in Arabic, you may need to translate it into Arabic through a certified translation service.
- Notarize the document: Take the translated document to a licensed notary public in Dubai to authenticate it.
- Attestation by relevant authorities: Depending on the purpose of the document, you may need to get it attested by various authorities, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or the embassy/consulate of the target country.
- Legalisation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Once the document has been notarized and attested, it may need to be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dubai.
Yes, many translation services in Dubai offer certified translations. Certified translations are often required for legal and official purposes, such as immigration, court documents, academic transcripts, and business contracts.
The cost of translation services in Dubai can vary depending on factors such as the language pair, document complexity, word count, and turnaround time. Generally, translation services charge per word or per page. It’s best to request a quote from different providers to compare prices.