Embassy of the United States in UAE

US Embassy Attestation &
Consular Legalization in UAE

Complete consular services for American documents in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. We coordinate US state authentication, USDOS legalisation, Hague Apostille compliance, US Embassy ACS notarial appointments, sworn translation, and final UAE MOFA attestation.

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US Diplomatic Missions in UAE
Abu Dhabi Embassy & US Consulate General Dubai
  • Embassy: Plot 38, Sector W59-02, Embassies District, Abu Dhabi
  • Consulate: Al Seef St, Bur Dubai, Dubai
  • Consular Booking: American Citizen Services (ACS) Notarial Queue
  • Legalization Chain: State • USDOS • UAE Embassy / MOFA
ACS Appointments Notarial & Consular Booking
USDOS & Apostille State Department & Hague
MOJ Legal Translation English to Arabic Certified
UAE MOFA Approved MOHRE & Residency Guaranteed
✦ US Documentation

American Documents We Legalize in UAE

We process all 50 states' documents, federal certificates, and commercial records for official use in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and across the UAE.

US Degrees & Diplomas

Bachelor's, master's, doctorate degrees and university transcripts from all accredited US institutions for UAE employment visa and university equivalency.

FBI Criminal Background Checks

FBI Identity History Summary Checks (electronic or hardcopy) with Department of State authentication and UAE legalization for residency.

Vital Statistics (Birth & Marriage)

State-certified birth certificates, marriage certificates, and divorce decrees for family residence visa sponsorship and dependent status in UAE.

Consular Notarial Acknowledgements

Powers of attorney (POA), sworn affidavits, and authentications executed through American Citizen Services (ACS) at the US Embassy or Consulate.

US Corporate Filings

Certificate of Good Standing, Articles of Incorporation, Delaware/Wyoming LLC resolutions, and patent documentation for UAE company setup.

Certified Arabic Translation

Certified legal translation of English US documents into Arabic, fulfilling UAE Ministry of Justice and government department criteria.

✦ Legalization Chain

US Document Attestation Workflow

Step-by-step route from local US state notarization to final UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation.

01
State Notary & Secretary

Document is notarized by a commissioned US notary and certified by the Secretary of State where it originated.

02
US Department of State

Authentication by the US Department of State (USDOS) in Washington D.C., certifying the state seal.

03
UAE Embassy Washington

Legalization by the UAE Embassy in Washington D.C., verifying the federal authentication.

04
US Consular In-UAE (ACS)

For documents requiring in-country consular validation, we book ACS appointments at the US Embassy Abu Dhabi or Dubai.

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UAE MOFA Attestation

Final authentication by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), conferring full legal recognition across the UAE.

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Whether your documents are still in the United States or already with you in Abu Dhabi or Dubai, Tafsir manages the entire process from notary to final MOFA delivery.

  • All 50 US States & Federal agencies handled
  • Direct ACS consular appointment booking in UAE
  • 100% acceptance by UAE Ministry of Human Resources (MOHRE)

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