Professional Syndicate Verification
Professional Syndicate Verification
Practicing a regulated profession in Lebanon requires registration with the relevant professional syndicate, and syndicate registration demands a verified set of professional credentials that have been attested through proper channels. The Order of Physicians, the Order of Engineers and Architects, the Beirut Bar Association, and other professional bodies each maintain their own registration standards, and each expects a specific documentation format that foreign-qualified professionals must satisfy.
The syndicate verification process goes beyond standard document attestation. Syndicates may require equivalency assessments, reference verifications from the foreign licensing authority, and confirmation that the applicant's qualifications meet Lebanese curriculum standards. For physicians, this can involve coordination with the Lebanese Ministry of Health in addition to the syndicate. For engineers, the Order of Engineers may require detailed transcript reviews. These layered requirements make professional syndicate verification one of the more demanding attestation processes for professionals relocating to Lebanon.
GreenAttest provides a managed coordination service that bridges the gap between UAE-based professionals and Lebanese syndicate requirements. We attest your professional degrees, licences, and experience documentation through the full chain, then prepare your file according to the specific standards of the relevant Lebanese syndicate. Our team communicates directly with syndicate administrative offices to confirm current requirements, track your application status, and resolve any documentation queries that arise during the review process. GreenAttest has successfully processed syndicate verification files for professionals across all major regulated disciplines in Lebanon.
Documents Required
- Original professional degree or diploma
- Professional licence or registration certificate from the licensing authority
- Detailed academic transcripts
- Professional experience certificates with employer details
- Valid passport copy and Lebanese civil registry extract
- Good standing certificate from the current professional licensing body
- Passport-sized photographs (recent, white background)
Special Requirements
- • Physicians must provide proof of medical internship or residency completion in addition to their medical degree.
- • Engineers must submit detailed course-by-course transcripts for the syndicate's curriculum equivalency review.
How It Works
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1Submit your professional credentials to GreenAttest for an initial assessment against the target Lebanese syndicate's registration requirements.
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2GreenAttest attests all required documents through the full chain: notarization, UAE MOFA, and Lebanese Consulate.
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3A syndicate-specific application file is compiled according to the relevant professional body's current documentation standards.
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4GreenAttest coordinates with the Lebanese professional syndicate to submit the file and address any preliminary queries.
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5Status updates are provided throughout the syndicate review period, and any additional documentation requests are handled promptly.
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- Request a good standing certificate from your current professional licensing body well in advance, as some authorities take several weeks to issue this document.
- Confirm with GreenAttest which specific syndicate corresponds to your professional discipline in Lebanon, as some professions fall under different syndicates depending on specialization.
- Retain certified copies of all submitted documents for your personal records, as syndicates may require additional copies at later stages of the registration process.
Frequently Asked Questions
GreenAttest coordinates with all major Lebanese professional syndicates, including the Order of Physicians, the Order of Engineers and Architects, the Beirut and Tripoli Bar Associations, the Order of Pharmacists, and the Order of Certified Accountants. If your profession is regulated by a different syndicate, contact us for a case-specific assessment.
For most regulated professions, the syndicate will require confirmation that your foreign degree is equivalent to the corresponding Lebanese qualification. Some syndicates handle equivalency internally, while others require a separate assessment from the relevant government ministry. GreenAttest advises on the correct equivalency pathway for your profession and coordinates the process.
The attestation and file preparation phase takes approximately 15 to 20 business days. The syndicate's own review process can add additional time depending on the profession and the syndicate's current processing schedule. GreenAttest provides timeline estimates for both phases during your initial consultation.
Lebanese law generally prohibits practicing a regulated profession without active syndicate registration. Some syndicates may issue provisional authorization under specific circumstances, but this varies by profession. GreenAttest can advise on whether provisional practice is available for your discipline based on current syndicate policies.
Quick Facts
- Processing Time
- 15-20 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 500
- Country
- Lebanon
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
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