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Document Legalisation in the UAE: 2026 Step-by-Step Guide
Byvishnuprasad8997 May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

The UAE is not a Hague Apostille state, so an apostille alone is rejected. This 2026 guide explains document legalisation in the UAE end to end: the four-step consular chain, AED 150 MOFA fees, embassy attestation abroad, certified Arabic translation by MOJ-accredited translators, and how to legalise a foreign power of attorney for use in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the wider Emirates.

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