- Procedure
- Consular legalization
- Translation
- Arabic or english
The United Arab Emirates is not party to the Apostille Convention. Brazilian documents — especially diplomas for work visas — go through consular legalization and then attestation by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in the country.
Brazilian documents for the United Arab Emirates
- Certified translation into Arabic or English
- Consular legalization
- Document retrieval
- Powers of attorney
Documents from the United Arab Emirates for use in Brazil
Documents issued in the United Arab Emirates must be legalized at the Brazilian consulate in the country of origin. Once in Brazil, if they are in another language, they need a sworn translation — which we produce.
Consular requirements change often. We always confirm current requirements before starting.
Frequently asked questions
Do Brazilian documents for the United Arab Emirates need an apostille?
No: United Arab Emirates is not party to the Apostille Convention, so the document goes through consular legalization instead.
Do I need to translate documents for the United Arab Emirates?
Usually yes, into Arabic or English. Some institutions accept the Brazilian sworn translation; others require a local translator. We confirm before starting.
How do I use a document from the United Arab Emirates in Brazil?
It must be legalized at the Brazilian consulate in the United Arab Emirates and, if it is in another language, receive a sworn translation in Brazil.