Headed to the United Arab Emirates? Here's the key thing most people get wrong: the UAE is not a Hague Apostille country, so your FBI background check needs embassy legalization, not an apostille. We take your prints, pull your FBI report in about 30 minutes, handle the U.S. authentication, and guide you through the legalization step. Nationwide by mail.
Why the UAE is different. The Hague Apostille Convention lets member countries accept a single apostille. The UAE isn't a member, so it uses the older, multi-step legalization process instead: your document is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State and then legalized by the UAE Embassy or Consulate — and often attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs once it's in-country.
If the UAE is asking for your FBI background check "attested," "authenticated," "legalized," or even "apostilled," what it actually needs is embassy legalization. We take your fingerprints, get your FBI report in about 30 minutes, handle the U.S. authentication, and walk you through the rest. Need the FBI check itself?
Arabic translation? UAE authorities frequently require a certified Arabic translation. We handle translation too, typically $50 to $75 per page, and confirm what your case needs.
Not sure exactly what the UAE wants? Call or text and we'll map it out for you.
Unlike a flat-rate apostille, embassy legalization has more moving parts — U.S. authentication plus embassy fees that can change. So we give you a clear, honest quote for your exact documents and timeline. No surprises.
Need just the FBI background check ($125) or a federal apostille for a Hague country instead? See FBI background checks and our federal apostille page. Additional fees may apply and will be discussed before we begin.
Already have your FBI background check? Great. Need one? We fingerprint you and get your FBI report in about 30 minutes.
We route your report to the U.S. Department of State for authentication — the first step legalization requires.
We guide the UAE Embassy/Consulate legalization step and return your completed document to you. We'll confirm your timeline up front.
The UAE's legalization process trips up a lot of people. We keep it simple: prints, U.S. authentication, and clear guidance through the embassy step — so your FBI check is accepted without the back-and-forth.
Most countries are in the Hague Apostille Convention, which means a simple apostille — faster and flat-rate. See our main FBI apostille page or the apostille hub for your destination.
Prints and U.S. authentication under one roof, with clear guidance through the embassy step. Nationwide by mail — call for your quote and plan.
