Legalization of diplomas and educational documents in Dubai
Steps for legalization of diplomas:
- Translation of diploma:
- Diplomas and their supplements are translated into Arabic or English.
- It is important that the translation is accurate and complete, including all appendices and notes.
- Notarized translation:
- After translation, the document must be notarized.
- This confirms the authenticity of the translation and is a mandatory requirement for further legalization.
- Obtaining an apostille or consular legalization:
- Depending on the country where the diploma was issued, an apostille or consular legalization may be required.
- Apostille is an international certification recognized by countries that are members of the Hague Convention.
- If the country of issue of the diploma is not part of the Hague Convention, consular legalization will be required.
- Submission of documents for recognition:
- After legalization, documents are submitted to the relevant authorities in Dubai for recognition of qualifications.
- This could be the Ministry of Education, professional associations or other bodies, depending on the specifics of the diploma.
Additional aspects:
- Deadlines: Legalization times can vary from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the specific requirements and the efficiency of the institutions handling the legalization.
- Price: Costs can vary greatly depending on the complexity of the process, urgency and the need for additional services such as professional translation or express delivery of documents.
- Verification of educational institution: In some cases, additional verification of the authenticity of the diploma may be required directly from the educational institution that issued it.
Key recommendations:
- Careful preparation: It is important to follow all requirements precisely and ensure that all documents submitted are complete and accurate.
- Consultations with specialists: It is recommended to contact specialists who have experience in legalizing foreign educational documents in the UAE to avoid delays and errors.
Legalization of degrees is an important step to ensure that your foreign education is fully recognized and valued in Dubai. It can open up a wealth of professional and educational opportunities in this fast-growing region.
Diploma legalization is a key step for those who plan to work or continue their education in Dubai with a degree obtained in another country. Here is more information about the process.
School documents are legalized in the same way. If you are transferring your child from a Russian school to Dubai, the transfer certificate must be legalized before departure. The deadlines and a full list of required school documents are available on this page. Transferring a 10-12 year old child to a school in Dubai.
For more information on the process of legalizing your degree in Dubai, contact us at dubai@WhatOx.com
For schoolchildren, a separate document is a certificate of transfer from their previous school. We've covered the required fields and how to legalize it from Russia on this page. Transfer certificate for school in Dubai.
To enroll in a boarding school, a transfer certificate and two years of report cards must be legalized; the deadlines and procedure for teenagers are described on the page boarding school in the UAE.
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