Legalization route at a glance
- Certification route
- Consular legalization: Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then the consulate or embassy
- Translation into
- Arabic, English
What United Arab Emirates requires
The UAE is not a party to the Apostille Convention. Armenian documents go through consular legalization (Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then the UAE embassy) and are then attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs on arrival.
How it works
Check the destination's chain
Every consulate has its own rules: which documents need a notarised translation, which language, and which fees. We confirm them for your country first.
Notarisation and translation
Where required, the document or its copy is notarised and translated into the destination language.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
We submit the documents to the consular department of the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for legalization.
Consulate or embassy
We submit the file to the consulate or embassy of the destination country, pay the consular fee on your behalf and collect the legalized documents.
Documents we handle
- Civil status certificates: birth, marriage, divorce, death, name change
- Diplomas and academic transcripts
- Certificates of no criminal record
- Court decisions and certificates
- Notarial documents: powers of attorney, certified copies, notarised translations
- Company documents issued by the State Register
Languages
Destination countries
Frequently asked questions
Does United Arab Emirates accept apostilles from Armenia?
No. United Arab Emirates is not a party to the Apostille Convention. Armenian documents need consular legalization: first by the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then by the competent mission of United Arab Emirates.
Into which language should documents for United Arab Emirates be translated?
Usually into Arabic, English. The office receiving your documents may require that the translation is done or certified in United Arab Emirates; we confirm this before starting.
How long does it take to prepare documents for United Arab Emirates?
The Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs step is usually quick; the consulate's processing time varies from a few days to several weeks. We give you a realistic estimate with the quote.