UAE authorities will not accept a UK POA unless it has undergone all required document legalisation steps.

However, you don’t have to navigate the bureaucracy alone. You can leverage our experienced team to get your Power of Attorney attestation for Dubai completed correctly and quickly. This guide explains the process, including the fees and submission rules.

Our POA attestation service at a glance

We are an FCDO-registered apostille facilitator that can help you legalise your POA and other documents for use in Dubai.

Here are some essential considerations:

  • We can only legalise the original, certified, or notarised POA.

  • We’ll request that you send the original document to obtain an FCDO apostille certificate.

  • It must be a valid POA signed before an FCDO-registered solicitor or notary.

Our POA attestation service includes:

Here are some essential considerations:

  • Document preparation and submission to the FCDO for an apostille

  • Document preparation and submission to the UAE Embassy in London for embassy attestation, which includes the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA)

Also, if you need solicitor or notarisation services, we can facilitate such notarisation or solicitor certification for you.

Here are some essential considerations:

Every attestation route for the Dubai POA, handled

Our POA attestation for Dubai service accounts for where the POA was issued and its intended use in Dubai.

These factors determine the correct attestation route as follows:

  • UK POA signed before a UK notary: The complete attestation chain includes an FCDO apostille, UAE Embassy attestation, and MOFA attestation.

  • POA drafted in the UK specifically for use in the UAE: The above chain applies, but there is an additional requirement for a bilingual format done with the help of a sworn translator.

  • POA relating to a non-UK entity: The notary must state on the notarial certificate that the document was signed in their presence within the UK, or any British Overseas Territories, or Crown Dependencies.

We always verify the intended use of your POA before we start the attestation process. It ensures your POA is fully legalised for its purpose.

How it works

We’ve streamlined the legalisation process for UAE-bound documents to remove friction and uncertainty.

Here’s how it works:

  • Send us the original POA: We’ll need the original document. If you haven’t made the POA yet, we can refer you to legal professionals who can help draft it.

  • Notarisation: If notarisation services are required, e.g., a POA relating to a non-UK entity, we’ll facilitate the notarisation with the help of a notary public in London.

  • UK legalisation: We’ll submit your document to the FCDO for an apostille. We submit and collect documents at the FCDO Legalisation Office every workday.

  • UAE attestation: We’ll submit the apostilled POA to the UAE Embassy in London for attestation.

  • Document delivery: You can collect the fully-legalised POA in person from our London office. Alternatively, we can deliver the document to you via Royal Mail or DHL.

Fast turnaround options for POA legalisation

Document legalisation for Dubai is a multi-step process involving different authorities, and we can expedite some aspects to ensure you get your POA legalised faster.

Here’s how:

We cannot expedite the UAE Embassy and MOFA portion of the process. However, by speeding up the areas we have some control over, we ensure significantly faster turnaround times.

The benefits of leaving Dubai POA attestation to experts

The UAE has very strict document legalisation requirements. Submitting a POA for attestation without expert help can result in a rejected document and lost fees.

It’s better to let experts like us facilitate the Power of Attorney attestation for Dubai. Here’s why:

  • We’ll help you navigate the distinct requirements of Notaries, the FCDO, and the UAE Embassy, ensuring full compliance to reduce the risk of rejections and delays.

  • We ensure that complex bureaucracy doesn’t slow you down. Leverage our proven processes and direct industry relationships to get your POA fully attested in record time.

Transparent pricing, no hidden embassy fees

We offer transparent pricing, and we’ll get your POA apostilled at the following rates (includes FCDO fees and our fees):

  • Next-Day Apostille Service (1 Working Day):

  • No certification: £97 per document.

  • With solicitor certification: £135 per document.

  • With notarisation and apostille: £220 per document.

  • Standard Apostille Service (3 to 4 Working Days):

  • No certification: £87 per document.

  • With solicitor certification: £120 per document.

  • With notarisation and apostille: £210 per document.

You’ll also get an all-inclusive quote for the embassy attestation stage of the legalisation process. It will include MOFA attestation as part of the overall service.

  • UAE attestation service: £145

  • Additionally, a non-refundable VFS admin processing fee of £42 (AED 196 plus third-party transaction fees) is charged per application. Each application covers up to 5 documents from the same individual/direct family member, or company.

The London Apostille Services difference

Why choose us over other apostille and embassy attestation agents? You can rely on our expert service for the following reasons:

  • Proactive communication: You’ll get updates throughout the legalisation process. It ensures peace of mind, especially when you have a time-sensitive request.

  • Extensive industry experience: We have been operating for over 15 years and have helped legalise many documents for Dubai.

  • Frictionless document handling: We have streamlined logistics, ensuring speedy delivery. Also, we can help you legalise your documents even if you are already in Dubai.

  • Vetted network of professionals: We have trusted solicitors, notaries, and sworn translators in our network, saving you the trouble of having to coordinate several service providers.

Real feedback from our clients

Experience matters when you want a Power of Attorney legalised for use in a complex destination like the UAE. Several people have trusted us with time-sensitive and complex document legalisations.

You don’t have to take our word for it, though. Here’s what some have to say:

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Whether you have a single POA or a set of documents for use in Dubai, we’ll ensure your documents meet all UAE requirements. Tell us about the document(s) you want legalised for Dubai, and we’ll give you a tailored, no-obligation quote.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Here are answers to some of the commonly asked questions about legalising POAs for Dubai:

Yes, you can use a general POA template for many private matters.

However, if it’s a high-stakes transaction and the POA is explicitly made for use in the UAE, consider getting drafting advice from a notary familiar with UAE rules.

Yes, once your POA has gone through the complete legalisation chain, including the UAE Embassy and MOFA attestation, it is valid across all UAE Emirates.

However, different authorities and government departments may have distinct internal rules, e.g., regarding the age of the POA.

Timelines can vary depending on the UAE embassy’s workload at the time of submission.

That said, in most cases, we conclude the whole attestation process within five to seven working days from the time we receive your POA.

Neither the UAE Embassy nor MOFA offers VIP/priority services.

However, by expediting both notarisation and the apostille process, we cut the standard turnaround time in half, delivering a fully legalised POA in seven working days or less.

No, a valid POA must be signed physically in wet ink before a UK notary public.

Should the embassy reject your document, our team will guide you through the necessary corrections and manage the resubmission process for you at no additional cost.