Germany joined the Hague Convention on February 13th, 1966, simplifying the legalization process through the use of apostille for many member countries. However, the German apostille is not accepted in some member countries, including Albania, India, Morocco, and others, as well as non-member countries like the UAE. Therefore, for German-issued documents to be used in the UAE, they must be fully legalized rather than simply apostilled.
For example, German educational documents such as diploma or degree certificates cannot be attested using the original document alone. The document holder must request their university or college to issue a certified copy, signed by the Registrar. This certified copy must not be older than six months.
Once the certified copy is obtained, the document goes through the following steps:

• Local Ratification: The certified copy is ratified by the relevant local authorities in Germany.
• Super Legalization by UAE Embassy in Berlin: The document is then super legalized by the UAE Embassy in Berlin.
• Attestation by Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the UAE: Finally, the document is attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, completing the process.

This thorough legalization process ensures that your German documents are valid for official use in the UAE, whether for employment, higher education, residency, or business purposes. Swift Attestation Services takes care of each step, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free process.