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In the last episode, we covered the role of legal translators. Today, we look at the alternatives when remote notarisation is not available: Apostille and consular attestation. While these are older and slower processes, they remain essential in certain situations.

A document signed in one country is not automatically recognised in another. To be legally accepted in the UAE, its authenticity must be verified through an approved process. The two main routes are Apostille and consular attestation.

Apostille is the simpler option. It is based on the Hague Apostille Convention, which allows member countries to recognise certified public documents without the full embassy legalisation process. Since joining the Convention in 2021, the UAE accepts Apost ...