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UK Degree Apostille
Complete FCDO Apostille service for university degrees, diplomas, and professional qualifications from UK-accredited institutions for UAE employment applications.
Apostille your UK university degree or diploma through the FCDO for employment, professional licensing, or further study in the UAE. Green Apple Attest manages the full process from Dubai without you needing to visit the UK.
If you hold a degree from a UK university and need it recognised in the UAE, an FCDO apostille is the essential first step. UAE employers, licensing bodies such as the Dubai Health Authority (DHA), Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), and professional regulators all require apostilled educational documents before they will process your application.
The apostille process for UK degrees involves the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) verifying that the document is genuine and was issued by a recognised UK institution. Degrees, diplomas, HNDs, PGCEs, and postgraduate certificates from accredited universities and colleges across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland are all eligible. However, the FCDO has specific requirements about the format and condition of the document, and errors in submission can cause rejections and costly delays.
Green Apple Attest has processed thousands of UK degree apostilles for professionals relocating to the UAE. Our pre-assessment checks ensure your document meets all FCDO criteria before submission. If your degree requires additional verification — for example, a solicitor-certified copy for degrees that cannot be submitted in original — we coordinate that step as well.
After apostille, many UAE authorities also require the document to be attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). We offer a combined FCDO apostille plus UAE MOFA attestation package so your degree is fully ready for use in the UAE in a single service.
Documents required
- 01 Original UK degree certificate or solicitor-certified copy
- 02 Clear colour scan of the degree for pre-assessment
- 03 Copy of your valid passport (photo page)
- 04 Academic transcript (if required by the receiving UAE authority)
- 05 Completed Green Apple Attest service request form
- 06 Proof of UAE address for courier delivery
Special requirements
- § Degrees from non-UK institutions (even if studied in the UK) are not eligible for FCDO apostille. The degree must be awarded by a UK-accredited institution.
- § Professional qualifications (ACCA, CIMA, etc.) may require separate verification by the issuing body before apostille.
How it works
- 01 Send a scan of your UK degree certificate for our free eligibility check.
- 02 We confirm the document meets FCDO requirements and provide a detailed quote.
- 03 Courier the original degree (or solicitor-certified copy) to our UK partner address.
- 04 We submit the degree to the FCDO for apostille, with optional express processing.
- 05 The apostilled degree is dispatched via international courier to your UAE address.
- 06 Optional: We complete UAE MOFA attestation upon arrival in the UAE.
Insider tips
Frequently asked questions
The FCDO generally requires the original degree certificate. However, if you cannot part with the original, a solicitor-certified copy can be apostilled instead. We can arrange UK solicitor certification as part of our service.
It depends on the receiving authority in the UAE. Most government bodies, employers, and licensing authorities require both the FCDO apostille and UAE MOFA attestation. We offer a combined package to cover both steps.
No. Degrees from Scottish universities such as the University of Edinburgh, Glasgow, or St Andrews follow the same FCDO apostille process. The FCDO covers the entire United Kingdom.
Standard FCDO processing is 4 to 6 working days. With courier transit both ways, total turnaround is typically 7 to 10 working days. Express same-day FCDO processing is available for urgent cases.
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