Attesting Chinese Documents for the UAEBefore you can use Chinese documents in the UAE, they will need to be attested. Whether it is an educational qualification, a birth, marriage or death certificate, or in fact any other personal or company document from China, let us take the hassle away for you and process this for you. How does it work?Attesting documents from China 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. As most documents will be written in Mandarin or Cantonese, they will also need to be translated into English. We’ve outlined below the usual process that documents need to go through, but bear in mind that this can vary according to what you need to attest. Request your free personal quotation to be sure that you have the most accurate advice. Initial Certification Notarisation & CertificationMost documents start by needing to be notarised and certified. During this stage, a notary public will check the document is legitimate and sign & stamp it accordingly. Certain documents will require that the subject of the document has it notarised in person, and therefore cannot be completed by an agent. These include a School Transfer certificate or an Experience Letter. Legal Translation Translation into EnglishThe Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs will generally only process documents in Chinese. The UAE Embassy however will only attest documents in English or Arabic, therefore they will need to be translated into English to be presented to them. This translation will usually be prepared with the Chinese and English side-by-side as a dual-language document. The original document is then bound together with the translation to be processed for attestation.  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. Ministry of Foreign Affairs in China  Chinese LegalisationBefore documents can be presented to the UAE Embassy in London, they need to have an Apostille certificate attached and sealed. This is a white A5 piece of paper that confirms the legitimacy of the seal or signature used to certify the document being processed. In the UK this can only be applied by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO). UAE Embassy in Beijing  UAE Embassy AttestationThe final step in China is to have the document stamped, known as attested, by the UAE Embassy in Beijing. 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 China. 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 China. 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.  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 2660 AEDPer Document This service includes:
Education Certificates From 2820 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). |
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