Apostille & Legalisation
Apostille & Authentication Legalisation Services
The Arab Irish Chamber of Commerce plays a central and mandatory role in the document legalisation process for use in the Middle East. Unlike other service providers which offer administrative support and handles paperwork, the Chamber’s certification is an essential and required step in the process.
We carry out thorough due diligence checks on companies, verifying their legitimacy before certifying any submitted documentation. This includes requesting a Certificate of Incorporation and requiring the completion of an indemnity form. We undertake all necessary background checks and ensure that all documentation complies with the specific rules and regulations of the relevant Arab states.
Only once these checks have been completed and the documents have been certified by the Chamber can they be forwarded to the Embassy for legalisation.
Whether you are an SME or a multinational, or are planning to operate in the Middle East, we encourage you to get in touch with us today for further information on how we can support your documentation requirements.
If you need documents recognised abroad, they must go through the correct legalisation process. This typically involves an apostille or authentication from the Department of Foreign Affairs and in many cases, embassy certification.
We provide a complete document legalisation service in Ireland, handling the entire process on your behalf from start to finish.
What is Apostille and Document Legalisation?
Document legalisation is the process of verifying that Irish-issued documents are valid for use in another country.
This usually involves:
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Apostille from the Department of Foreign Affairs
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Additional embassy certification for certain countries
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Correct preparation of documents before submission
Without proper legalisation, documents may be rejected or delayed.
Documents We Legalise
We handle both commercial and personal documents.
Commercial Documents
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Certificates of Origin
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Commercial invoices
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Company incorporation documents
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Contracts and agreements
Personal Documents
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Birth certificates
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Marriage certificates
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Educational certificates
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Garda clearance / police certificates
Countries We Support
We specialise in document legalisation for 21 Arab countries including:
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United Arab Emirates (UAE)
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Saudi Arabia
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Egypt
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Qatar
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Kuwait
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Iraq
Each country has specific requirements. We ensure your documents meet them.
Our Apostille & Legalisation Service
We manage the full process so you don’t have to deal with multiple offices or delays.
Our service includes:
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Reviewing your documents before submission
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Handling apostille or authentication through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)
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Managing embassy legalisation and certification requirements
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Keeping you updated throughout the process
Why Use Our Service?
Document legalisation can be time-consuming and confusing if handled incorrectly.
We help you:
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Avoid delays and rejected documents
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Ensure correct processing the first time
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Save time dealing with government departments and embassies
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Get clear guidance on what is required
How Long Does It Take?
Processing times depend on the document type and destination country.
We will advise you on expected timelines and any urgent options available.
Get Your Documents Legalised
If you need apostille or document legalisation in Ireland, we can handle the process efficiently on your behalf.
Contact our team to get started.