Moving to Dubai or Abu Dhabi? UAE authorities require both an FCDO apostille and a UAE Embassy attestation stamp on personal documents — birth certificates, marriage certificates, degree certificates, and police checks. We handle both stages end-to-end from our City of London office. From £185 per document.
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Personal documents used in the UAE for employment, residency, marriage, or legal purposes typically require both FCDO apostille and UAE Embassy attestation. Here are the most common situations.
After FCDO apostille, the UAE Embassy can attest the following personal UK documents. The personal attestation fee (£90) applies to all documents in this list.
£185 per degree certificate, all-in, for the complete UK side of the process. Transcripts and diplomas are charged at the same rate per document.
| Step | Where | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Solicitor certification + FCDO apostille | London (we handle) | 2–3 working days | £95 |
| 2. UAE Embassy personal attestation | UAE Embassy, London (we handle) | ~1 week | £90 |
| Total UK side | Up to 2 weeks | £185 | |
| 3. MOFA attestation | In the UAE (you or your employer) | Set by MOFA | Paid in the UAE |
We work from your original UK degree certificate. Lost it? Your university can issue a replacement — we can attest that. Already in Dubai or Abu Dhabi? Courier the degree to our City of London office and we return it attested by DHL to the UAE. Need a police check for the same work visa? Send both together and they travel through the process in parallel.
One package covers the complete two-stage process for personal documents: FCDO apostille + UAE Embassy personal attestation. No hidden costs.
⏱ Up to 2 weeks end-to-end · Same-day FCDO option available (POA)
Volume discounts for 5+ documents. Contact us for a bespoke quote.
Every cost shown separately — no surprises.
| Stage | Service | Processing Time | Cost (per doc) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1a | Solicitor Certification + FCDO Apostille (Standard) | 2–3 working days | £95 | Standard |
| Stage 1b | Solicitor Certification + FCDO Apostille (Same Day / 24hr) | Same day / next working day | POA | Express |
| Stage 2 | UAE Embassy Personal Attestation | ~1 week | £90 | Personal fee |
| Total (Standard) | Stage 1a + Stage 2 | Up to 2 weeks | £185 | Fixed Price |
| Add-on | GRO Replacement Certificate (if needed) | 72hrs (GRO) | £60 | Optional |
| Add-on | Certified Arabic Translation | On application | POA | Optional |
Same-day and express pricing on request — [email protected]
In addition to your apostilled document, the UAE Embassy requires a completed application form. We handle all of this on your behalf.
Common issues that cause delays — we check for all of these before submitting.
We accept documents via several channels. For same-day FCDO submission, your document must arrive before 10am.
UK and international return options available — including direct delivery to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and across the UAE.
| Delivery Method | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail Special Delivery (UK Mainland) | £10 | Next-day tracked delivery to your UK address (1pm guarantee). |
| Same-Day Courier — Central London | Upon request | Same-day Central London delivery. Typically £15–£35. Price quoted on request. |
| Next-Day Courier — UK Mainland | Upon request | Next-day national courier. Price quoted on request. |
| DHL — UK Mainland | £15 | DHL domestic tracked delivery. |
| Royal Mail — International | £20 | Tracked international post, including UAE. |
| DHL — International (incl. UAE) | £60 | DHL tracked courier direct to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and across the UAE. |
| Collection in Person | Free | Collect from our City of London office Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00. |
Payment is not required until we have confirmed your order. We send a confirmation email with your invoice and payment link.
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Free no-obligation quote. Fixed price of £185 per document. Full end-to-end service — FCDO apostille + UAE Embassy personal attestation.
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