United Arab Emirates
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah
Usually, your employer will arrange your visa but you will need your documents attesting/notarising first.
The documents that you need to get attestation could include degree certificate, PGCE/QTS and CRB.
The minimum requirement depends on the Emirate and subject you teach.
The full low down on what is required in each Emirate is detailed in this TES article.
It is always important to check with each individual school, as requirements may differ.
We complete the following, so you can concentrate on the big move.
Complete attestation service for UK education documents submitted to the UAE.
Step 1. Document checks and notarisation by a registered notary.
Step 2. Apostille from the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office.
Step 3. UAE Embassy attestation.
Step 4. Delivery to you or your future employer.
The process is normally completed with 15 working days
(20 days June, July and August)
UAE UK University Legalisation
UK Degree Attestation for Middlesex, Heriot-Watt, and Birmingham Dubai Graduates
Q: I studied at a UK university branch campus in Dubai. Do I need UK attestation?
A: Yes. Graduates of branch campuses like Middlesex University Dubai or Heriot-Watt University Dubai frequently receive degree certificates awarded directly by the parent institution in the UK. Because the qualification originates in the United Kingdom, it must go through the full UK attestation route.
Q: What is the step-by-step UK attestation process for a UAE visa?
A: A UK degree must pass through a four-step process for official use in the UAE: solicitor notarisation, an FCDO apostille, UAE Embassy attestation in London, and finally Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) attestation in Dubai.
Q: Can I use a digital or certified copy of my degree for the UAE Embassy?
A: We provide a digital service so you can send your documents from Dubai to us in the UK via email; we do the rest, and you receive them back via email.
Aviation Employees
Document Legalisation Guide for Emirates and Qatar Airways Cabin Crew
Q: Does Emirates require my high school diploma to be attested?
A: Yes. Middle Eastern airlines mandate the authentication of educational certificates. For Emirates, your UK educational documents, such as a high school diploma, must be authenticated via an FCDO Apostille and receive digital attestation by the UAE Embassy and MOFA in London before they can be used for employment and residency visas.
Q: What documents do I need to legalise for joining Qatar Airways?
A: Qatar Airways requires incoming employees to provide attested educational certificates and an original Police Clearance Certificate from the UK.
Q: Is the attestation process different for Qatar than for the UAE?
A: Yes, the process is different because Qatar is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. UK documents destined for Qatar must pass through a full standard attestation chain: solicitor notarisation, the FCDO apostille, and physical presentation to the Qatari Consulate for their specific stamp and seal.
