United Kingdom Certificate Attestation
United Kingdom
UK certificate attestation involves FCO (Foreign & Commonwealth Office) Apostille authentication followed by UAE Embassy legalization. As an Apostille Convention member, UK documents follow a specific authentication pathway.
Green Apple handles the complete UK document attestation process, including coordination with UK authorities for FCO Apostille services.
Services We Offer for United Kingdom
UK Birth Certificate Apostille
FCDO Apostille processing for GRO-issued birth certificates from England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, with UAE attestation for visa and residency purposes.
UK Degree Apostille
Complete FCDO Apostille service for university degrees, diplomas, and professional qualifications from UK-accredited institutions for UAE employment applications.
UK Marriage Certificate Apostille
FCDO Apostille for marriage certificates registered in any UK jurisdiction, processed for UAE spouse visa applications and family residency permits.
ACRO Police Certificate Apostille
Priority FCDO Apostille processing for ACRO-issued police certificates with expedited handling to preserve validity periods for UAE residency applications.
Commercial Document Apostille
FCDO Apostille for UK company registrations from Companies House, notarized commercial agreements, and corporate documents for UAE business operations.
Remote UK Apostille Service
End-to-end Apostille processing for UAE-based clients, including UK document collection, FCDO submission, and secure international delivery to our UAE office.
Document Types Covered
Requirements
- Original documents
- Passport copy
- FCO Apostille
Special Requirements
- • Private UK documents including affidavits, powers of attorney, and statutory declarations must be notarized by an English solicitor-notary or a notary public before the FCDO will issue an Apostille. Scottish documents require notarization by a Scottish notary public.
- • UK educational documents must originate from institutions recognized by the Office for Students (England), Quality Assurance Agency, or equivalent bodies in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Qualifications from unaccredited institutions cannot receive FCDO Apostille for UAE use.
Attestation Process
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1Document collection
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2FCO Apostille
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3UAE Embassy legalization
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4MOFA attestation
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5Delivery
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- UK solicitor-notarized documents can receive an FCDO Apostille directly, but the solicitor must hold a current practising certificate. Verify your solicitor credentials before notarization to avoid FCDO rejection.
- GCS (General Register Office) certificates for England and Wales can be apostilled by FCDO, but certificates from local register offices may require additional verification steps. Request GRO-issued certificates when possible for smoother processing.
- ACRO (UK criminal record) certificates have a limited validity period, so start the Apostille process immediately upon receiving your certificate to ensure it remains valid when presented to UAE authorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) issues Apostilles for UK documents, certifying that signatures and seals are genuine for international use. Documents must first be properly issued or notarized before FCDO submission. GreenAttest manages the entire FCDO Apostille process and any subsequent UAE attestation, ensuring your British documents are fully recognized by UAE authorities.
Yes, documents from all UK jurisdictions are eligible for FCDO Apostille. However, Scottish documents may require verification by the National Records of Scotland, and Northern Ireland documents may need authentication by the relevant Northern Ireland authority before FCDO processing. GreenAttest understands the distinct requirements for each UK jurisdiction and coordinates with the appropriate authorities.
The FCDO Apostille is the UK official authentication under the Hague Convention, replacing the former FCO legalization. Since both the UK and many institutions accept Apostilles, separate embassy attestation is often unnecessary. However, certain UAE authorities may require additional steps. GreenAttest assesses your specific requirements and advises whether the FCDO Apostille alone is sufficient or if further attestation is needed.
UK university degrees require an FCDO Apostille for UAE employment purposes. The degree must be an original document from a UK-recognized institution. For regulated professions, UAE authorities may also require verification through ENIC-NARIC (the UK credential evaluation service). GreenAttest handles the FCDO Apostille and advises on any additional verification needed for your profession.
Absolutely. Many of our clients are already residing in the UAE when they need UK documents attested. GreenAttest coordinates with our UK-based partners to collect, process, and return your documents without requiring you to travel. We handle FCDO Apostille submission, collect the apostilled documents, and arrange secure delivery to our UAE office for any final processing.
Quick Facts
- Typical Processing Time
- 10-15 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 400
- Region
- Europe
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
Questions About United Kingdom Attestation?
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