Bizgate Helps you in attestation process as Attestation is sometimes also referred to as certification or legalization. Having documents attested confirms the validity of foreign documents to the UAE government. It is also required in order to process a visa for yourself and family members, the government of the United Arab Emirates requires the appropriate foreign documents to be attested by the government in their country of origin.

In brief, the process of attesting documents is as follows:

1. Documents are certified by either a Solicitor or Notary.
2. Foreign Commonwealth Office (FCO).
3. Legalised by the embassy of the country you are going to.

Countries which we commonly process document attestation are as follows: UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Vietnam, Philippines. If there is a country not listed, please inform your consultant to see how we can be of help to you.

The legalisation process can be completed by an individual but you will need to set aside 3-5 days as a minimum, (often longer) and it can be stressful and confusing. We recommend that teachers be prepared for a two week process in case of any delays by authorities.

Stating the following in the body of the email to help you process your application faster:
Your nationality
Documents to be attested
Country of destination
Your telephone number (inc intl code)
Your email address
Alternatively, contact your consultant to find out about this valuable, time saving, peace of mind service.