Consular Legalization of an Armenian Diploma or Certificate for the UAE
If you are planning to work or study in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), your diploma or certificate issued in Armenia must undergo the procedure of consular legalization. This is a mandatory process, as the UAE does not recognize apostille and requires all official documents to be certified through the consular procedure.
The company Business Liga provides services for consular legalization of Armenian documents for the UAE, helping to avoid bureaucratic complications and long waiting times.
What is consular legalization and why is it needed?
Consular legalization is the process of officially confirming the authenticity of documents, which includes certification by the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia, and the UAE consulate.
When is consular legalization required?
✔ For employment in the UAE (especially for doctors, engineers, teachers)
✔ For admission to universities in the UAE
✔ For obtaining a resident visa under an employment contract
✔ For confirming qualifications before local authorities
Important! Without a legalized diploma, you will not be able to get a job in your profession or confirm your education in Emirati institutions.
Procedure for consular legalization of an Armenian diploma and certificate for the UAE
1. Certification by the Ministry of Education of Armenia
If the document relates to the field of education (certificate, diploma, diploma supplement), it must be confirmed by the Ministry of Education.
2. Certification by the Ministry of Justice of Armenia
The Ministry of Justice confirms the authenticity of the document before sending it to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
3. Legalization by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) of Armenia
The MFA of Armenia certifies the signatures of the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Education, verifying the authenticity of the document for international use.
4. Legalization at the UAE Embassy in Armenia
The final stage is certifying the document at the UAE consulate in Yerevan.
After arriving in the UAE, the document may also require final registration with the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
Which documents can be legalized for the UAE?
Educational documents:
✔ Secondary school certificate
✔ Bachelor’s degree diploma
✔ Master’s degree diploma
✔ PhD diploma
✔ Diploma supplement (transcript of grades)
Other official documents:
✔ Birth certificate
✔ Marriage certificate
✔ Certificate of no criminal record
Timelines and cost of consular legalization
⏳ Processing times:
✔ Ministry of Education – 3-7 business days
✔ Ministry of Justice – 3-5 business days
✔ Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia – 5-7 business days
✔ UAE Consulate – 7-15 business days
The cost depends on:
✔ State fees
✔ Urgency
✔ Additional notary services
How do we help?
We advise on UAE requirements
We prepare the full package of documents
We arrange translations and notarization
We handle legalization at ministries and the consulate
We send documents to clients in the UAE
Contact us, and we will help you legalize your Armenian diploma or certificate for the UAE without any extra hassle!