Attesting Canadian Documents for the UAEBefore you can use your Canadian documents in the UAE, they will need to be attested. Whether it is an educational qualification, a birth, marriage or death certificate, or any other Canadian personal or company document, we'll take the hassle away for you and save you time and money. How does it work?Attesting a Canadian document can be complicated, especially as the process is different depending upon the type of document you have, and who you need to present it to. To make things easier for you, we’ve outlined below the process that each document needs to go through, but bear in mind that the process for certain documents can vary from this. If you want to be certain that we can provide you with fully accurate information, get in touch for your free personalised quotation. Translation Translation into EnglishThe UAE Embassy will only attest documents in either English or Arabic. If your document has been issued in French, it will first need to be translated by a qualified translator. Once the translation has been completed, the translation company will produce a sworn affidavit that the work carried out is accurate.  Want to know more about Translation?Check out our translations page to learn more about the different types of translations, and what they're used for. Certification Notary CertificationPrior to being submitted to the Canadian Ministry of Global Affairs, most documents will need to be certified by a Notary Public. During this step in the process, the notary will either certify the translation (if applicable) or the original document as being correctly issued. For government-issued documents such as birth, marriage or death certificates, these documents do not require certification and therefore can be presented directly to the Ministry of Global Affairs. Ministry of Global Affairs  Document AuthenticationBefore documents can be presented to the UAE authorities in either Ottawa or Toronto, they need to be authenticated. During this process they will stamp the document to confirm the legitimacy of the seal or signature used to certify the document being presented. In Canada this can only be applied by the Ministry of Global Affairs. UAE Embassy in Canada  UAE AttestationThe final step in Canada is to have the document stamped, known as attested, by the UAE Embassy in Ottawa or its Consulate in Toronto. During this stage an official UAE-government sticker and seal is applied to the document. This confirms to the authorities in the UAE that the document has completed all the required steps in Canada. Ministry of Foreign Affairs (UAE)  MoFA Attestation (UAE)Once the document has reached the UAE, it requires a further attestation stamp by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the UAE which validates that your document has been processed correctly in Canada. Some employers make arrangements to handle this for you, so you should check whether this needs completing by you or not. If you prefer to complete this process yourself, we can arrange for the required PCR test to be carried out before you attend. If your document does not require translation (see the next section), then once this stamp has been applied you can then use the document in the UAE. Translation Translation from English into ArabicIn certain circumstances, your document may also require translation into Arabic. Again, your employer may handle this for you so best to check. If required, the whole document and its relevant stamps are translated from English into Arabic by a recognised certified translator. Once the translation has been done, then everything has been completed to make it fully useable within the UAE. Why do I need two translations?Whilst it would be technically possible to just translate directly into Arabic, there can be issues when doing this. Government ministries in the UAE prefer to accept a legal Arabic translation conducted in the UAE. This is to avoid misinterpretations of various Arabic spellings amongst other reasons. Because of this, we always recommend that the original translation is performed into English as this is generally cheaper than Arabic. For a document that does require Arabic translation as well, these are very fast and cheap in the UAE, and are certain to be accepted by all ministries.  Attestation Notes
How much does it cost?Prices can vary based on the type of document you have, and the processes it will have to go through to be fully attested. We've put a general guideline below based on two of the most popular document types, but it's best to get in touch for a personalised quote. Birth, Marriage & Death Certificates From 1800 AEDPer Document This service includes:
Education Certificates From 2530 AEDPer Document This service includes:
DisclaimerMoFA Attestation and Translation of documents are not included in the above pricing, and will incur an extra fee if required. Exchange rates may also vary which can drive the price up or down at any given time. For the most accurate quotation for your circumstances, please get in touch. Why choose Vital Certificates? Acceptance GuaranteeWe guarantee your document will be valid in the country for which it was attested. Document CheckingYour documents will be checked prior to submission to ensure they are accepted. Service UpdatesRegular service updates mean you always know where your documents are. Industry Leading StaffOur advisers undertake regular training so the advice they give is always up-to-date. Scanning ServiceGet a digital copy of your completed documents prior to receiving shipment. Fully Inclusive PriceFees always include all charges, shipping and VAT (where applicable). Docs from any country...We're able to attest a range of documents for use in the UAE, no matter where you're from. You can rest assured that by using our service, your attested documents will be accepted within the UAE. EuropeAsia/Oceania Don't see your country on the list?Don't worry! We can attest documents from over 150 different countries worldwide. Get in touch to find the solution that's right for you. Request a Quote Request a CallbackFill in the form and one of our specially trained advisors will get in touch as soon as possible, within normal working hours (Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:30).  Ramadan 2023Ramadan Mubarak! Please note that embassies across the UAE and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will operate on reduced opening times across the month, which may lead to delays to your order. Thank you for your understanding, and we hope you have a blessed month! |
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