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Document legalisation for Egypt in Ireland. We manage DFA authentication and embassy processing for all document types. Egypt All shipments must be completed on a European Certificate of Origin available from local Chambers of Commerce Documents must either be certified by a local Chamber of Commerce or authenticated by the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade AICC Legalisation fee for Certificate of Origin & Invoice Members €75 Non-Members €90 Certification Fee Members €50 Non-Members €70 * Embassy fees vary – email info@aicc.ie for a quote. Egypt Fact File Country Name: The Arab Republic of Egypt Population: 104.1 million (July 2020 est.) Population Growth: 2.28% (2020 est.) Languages: Arabic [official] English & French widely spoken Currency: Egyptian Pound Capital: Cairo Business Hours: Government offices: 08:30 to 14:30 (Sunday to Thursday) Banks: 08:30 to 14:00 (Sunday to Wednesday) 07:30 to 11:00 (Thursday)

List of Euro-Arab Chambers of Commerce and international joint chambers supporting trade between Europe and the Arab world. International Joint Chambers Euro-Arab Chambers UNITED KINGDOM Arab-British, London. www.abcc.org.uk BELGIUM Arab-Belgium-Luxembourg, Brussels. www.ccbla.org FRANCE Franco-Arab, Paris. www.ccfranco-arabe.org PORTUGAL Arab-Portuguese, Lisbon. www.cciap.pt ITALY Arab-Italian, Rome. www.cameraitaloaraba.org GERMANY Arab-German, Berlin. www.ghorfa.de GREECE Arab-Hellenic, Athens. www.arabgreekchamber.gr AUSTRIA Arab-Austrian, Vienna. www.aacc.at MALTA Maltese-Arab, Malta. www.maccia.com CZECH REPUBLIC Czech-Arab, Praha. www.czaok.cz SWITZERLAND Arab-Swiss, Geneva. www.casci.ch IRELAND Arab-Irish, Dublin. www.aicc.ie International Joint Arab Chambers Please visit the General Union of Arab Chambers of Commerce website

Document legalisation for Jordan in Ireland. We manage DFA authentication and embassy processing for all document types. Jordan All shipments to Jordan must be covered by an Arab-Irish Certificate of Origin together with an original, signed invoice. Both must certified by the AICC. AICC can arrange legalisation if required Health Certificates are often required for foodstuffs, beverages, live animals and plants Halal Certificate stating that slaughter was according to Muslim law must accompany fresh, frozen meat and poultry. All personal certificates must be authenticated by the Department of Foreign Affairs. AICC Legalisation fee for Certificate of Origin & Invoice Members €75 Non-Members €90 Certification Fee Members €50 Non-Members €70 * Embassy fees vary – email info@aicc.ie for a quote. Jordan Fact File Country Name: Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Population: 10.8 million (July 2020 est.) Population Growth: 1.4% (2020 est.) Languages: Arabic (official), English (Commercial) Currency: Jordanian Dinar (JD) = 1,000 fils Capital: Amman Business Hours: Government offices: 08:00 to 15:00 (Sunday to Thursday) Banks: 08:30 to 15:00 (Sunday to Thursday) Commercial Offices: 08.30-13.00 & 15.30-18.30 (Sunday to Thursday)

Document legalisation for Libya in Ireland. We handle authentication and embassy processing for personal and commercial documents. Libya All shipments to Libya must be covered by an Arab Irish Certificate of Origin and, along with an original, signed invoice, must be certified by the AICC The AICC will arrange document legalisation if required If an original invoice is not required for certification a photocopy must be presented The Certificate of Origin must show the invoice value in Box 6 The Libyan Embassy requires a clear authenticated Arabic translation of all documents presented for legalisation. This includes back-up documents. The AICC provides this translation service at a cost €49.20 per page. Legal and Regulatory documents require authentication by the Dept Foreign Affairs The manufacturing and expiry dates must appear either on the Cert of Origin or invoice Every invoice must be accompanied by a separate Arab Irish Certificate of Origin. Alternatively, if one consignment is covered by more than one invoice, a signed summary invoice referring to all the individual invoices must be used. The individual details of each invoice (invoice number and value) must be stated on the summary invoice which must also show total value and currency. Libya Fact File Country Name: Libya Population: 6.9 million (July 2020 est.) Population Growth: 1.94% (2020 est.) Languages: Arabic (official), English and Italian (Commercial) Currency: Libyan Dinar (LD) = 1,000 dirhams Capital: Tripoli Business Hours: Government offices: 08:00 to 12:00 and 13:00 to 16:00 (Sunday to Thursday) Banks: 08:00 to 12:00 (Sunday to Thursday) Hours vary during Summer/Winter AICC Legalisation fee for Certificate of Origin & Invoice Members €75 Non-Members €90 Certification Fee Members €50 Non-Members €70 * Embassy fees vary – email info@aicc.ie for a quote.

Document legalisation for UAE in Ireland. We handle DFA authentication and UAE embassy processing for personal and commercial documents. UAE All shipments to UAE must be covered by an Arab-Irish Certificate of Origin together with an original, signed invoice. Both must be certified by the AICC The AICC will then legalise these electronically via the UAE eDAS system. All shipments for UAE must be legalised All non-commercial Certificates and Personal documentation must be stamped by the Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade, which the AICC can arrange Health Certificates are required for food, meat and poultry consignments Halal Certificate stating that slaughter was according to Muslim law must accompany fresh, frozen meat and poultry Radiation Certificates are often requested AICC Legalisation fee for Certificate of Origin & Invoice Members €75 Non-Members €90 Certification Fee Members €50 Non-Members €70 United Arab Emirates Fact File Country Name: United Arab Emirates Population: 10 million (July 2020 est.) Population Growth: 1.49% (2020 est.) Languages: Arabic (official), English widely spoken Currency: Dirham (D) = 100 fils Capital: Abu Dhabi Business Hours: Government offices: 07:30 to 19:00 (Sunday to Thursday) Banks: 08:00 to 19:00 (Sunday to Thursday) Times vary from Emirate to Emirate * Embassy fees vary – email info@aicc.ie for a quote.

Document legalisation for Syria in Ireland. We handle authentication and embassy processing for personal and commercial documents. Syria The Embassy of the Syrian Arab Republic in London is closed due to the ongoing troubles in Syria Every invoice must be accompanied by a separate AICC Certificate of Origin Agency Agreements, Contracts & Registration Certificates etc. must be stamped by a Notary Public and the Department of Foreign Affairs, before submitting for legalisation. The AICC can arrange this Invoices with on ….. the reverse is not acceptable Health Certificates are often required Halal Certificate stating that slaughter was according to Muslim law must accompany fresh, frozen meat and poultry AICC Legalisation fee for Certificate of Origin & Invoice Members €75 Non-Members €90 Certification Fee Members €50 Non-Members €70 * Embassy fees vary – email info@aicc.ie for a quote. Syria Fact File Country Name: Syrian Arab Republic Population: 19,398,448 (July 2020 est.) Population Growth: 4.25% (2020 est.) Languages: Arabic (official), English and French are widely spoken Currency: Syrian Pound (£S) = 100 piastres Capital: Damascus Business Hours: Government offices: 08:30 to 14:00 (Saturday to Thursday) Banks: 08:00 to 14:00 (Saturday to Thursday) Christian businesses tend to close on Sundays Muslim firms on Fridays

The AICC provides a range of specialist services to help Irish companies trade with The Arab World. We offer a one-stop solution to support Irish businesses in succeeding in these important markets. Our unique professional export documentation services support Irish exporters in doing business and are an essential asset to Arab-Irish trade. Members Membership of the Chamber is open to all companies, partnerships, trade associations, individuals and representative bodies involved in commercial activities in Ireland or any of the Arab or Non-Arab countries. The annual membership fee is €307.50 including 23% VAT. Please download our membership form here Download our Information Page on Membership here Membership Benefits Preferential rates for all Services Priority access to Chamber staff for advice and assistance and to all Chambers of Commerce in affiliated Arab countries Members may attend and vote at the Chamber AGM which also provides an opportunity to meet other members and the AICC board The Chamber organises functions during Arab Trade Delegations to which members are invited Members are invited to participate in group events organised by the Chamber All important trade information which might affect Irish-Arab trade activities is immediately passed on to members

Certificate of Conformity services for exports to Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Ensure compliance with local import requirements. Certificate of Conformity A Certificate of Conformity is always needed for Iraq, and often needed for Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. The exporter should apply directly to the relevant organisation for Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Contacts IRAQ Bureau Veritas UK & Ireland Government Services & International Trade Brandon House, 180 Borough High Street, London SE1 1LB Contact: Mr. Christian de Nanteuil Phone: +44 207 550 8956 Email: christian.de-nanteuil@fr.bureauveritas.com Web: www.bureauveritas.co.uk KUWAIT SGS United Kingdom Contact: Stephen Davies Email: stephen.davies[at]sgs.com Web: www.uk.sgs.com SAUDI ARABIA Inspection Services Ltd Administration Building Tolka Quay Road Dublin Port, Dublin 1 Tel: 01 855 5585 Email: operations[at]inspect.ie Certificate of Conformity THE SASO CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY Saudi Arabia Prior to shipment, exporters of regulated products to Saudi Arabia may obtain a SASO Certificate of Conformity. For more detailed information on procedures, please contact the following organisations in the United Kingdom: Bureau Veritas, Government Services & International Trade Website: www.bureauveritas.co.uk Intertek International Ltd Website: www.sgs.co.uk Bureau Vertias will confirm costs for Certificate of Conformity upon application.

Professional Arabic to English and English to Arabic translation services in Ireland for legal, technical and commercial documents. Translations Technical, legal and commercial Arabic/English and English/Arabic translations are undertaken to a very high standard. Please note these are not certified translations. The following are just some of the documents that we translate: Certificates of Origin Commercial invoices Health certificates Customs import proofs Package insert labels Academic qualifications Birth certificates Marriage certificates Passport details Memorandum and Articles of Association Costs The standard fee for translations is €40.00 per translated page excluding 23% VAT.

Apostille services for Saudi Arabia in Ireland. We handle DFA certification and Saudi embassy processing for personal and commercial documents. Saudi Arabia All shipments to Saudi Arabia must be covered by an Arab Irish Certificate of Origin together with an original, signed invoice. Both must be certified by the AICC The AICC can arrange legalisation, if required. All Legal and Regulatory documents must be authenticated by the Dept. of Foreign Affairs Health & Vet Certificates, Halal and Radiation Certificates are often required Certificates of Analysis must show manufacturing and expiry dates of the goods cannot be expired THE SASO CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY Prior to shipment, exporters of regulated products to Saudi Arabia may be required to obtain a SASO Certificate of Conformity. For more detailed information on procedures, please contact the following organisations in the United Kingdom Bureau Veritas, Government Services & International Trade www.bureauveritas.co.uk Intertek International Ltd https://www.intertek.com/government/product-conformity/ SGS United Kingdom Limited www.sgs.co.uk Saudi Arabia Fact File Country Name: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Population: 34.2 million (July 2020 est.) Population Growth: 1.6% (2020 est.) Languages: Arabic (official), English (Commercial) Currency: Saudi Riyal Capital: Riyadh Business Hours: Government offices: 07:30 to 14:30 (Saturday to Wednesday) Banks: 08:00 to 12:00 and 17:00 to 20:00 (Saturday to Wednesday) 08:00 to 12:00 (Thursday) AICC Legalisation fee for Certificate of Origin & Invoice Members €75 Non-Members €90 Certification Fee Members €50 Non-Members €70 * Embassy fees vary – email info@aicc.ie for a quote.

List of Irish government ministries and state agencies supporting business, trade and economic development in Ireland. Irish Ministries and State Agencies CHAMBERS IRELAND www.chambers.ie DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND SKILLS www.education.ie DEPARTMENT OF JOBS, ENTERPRISE AND INNOVATION www.djei.ie DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE www.dfa.ie DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS, ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES www.dcenr.gov.ie DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT, TOURISM & SPORT www.transport.ie DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES & FOOD www.agriculture.gov.ie DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH www.dohc.ie ENTERPRISE IRELAND www.enterprise-ireland.com GOVERNMENT OF IRELAND www.gov.ie IDA IRELAND www.idaireland.com IRISH BUSINESS & EMPLOYERS CONFEDERATION www.ibec.ie IRISH EXPORTERS ASSOCIATION www.irishexporters.ie IRISH FOOD BOARD www.bordbia.ie RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION INSTITUTE www.rpii.ie IRISH MEDICINES BOARD www.imb.ie COMPANIES REGISTRATION OFFICE www.cro.ie eTENDERS www.etenders.gov.ie INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SERVICES CENTRE www.gov.ie NATIONAL ASSET MANAGEMENT AGENCY (NAMA) www.nama.ie NATIONAL TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (FAILTE IRELAND) www.failteireland.ie IRISH NATURALISATION & IMMIGRATION SERVICE www.inis.gov.ie

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 (DFA) and in many cases, Embassy Legalisation. 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 and authentication as a number of the Arab Countries we deal with requires authentication, also the AICC certification and Embassy legalisation. We provide a complete document legalisation service in Ireland, handling the entire process on your behalf from start to finish. The AICC are an integral part of the legalisation process as our certification stamp is a mandatory requirement. What is Apostille, Authentication, Certification and legalisation? Document legalisation is the process of verifying that Irish-issued documents are valid for use in another country. This usually involves: Apostille and Authentication from the Department of Foreign Affairs Additional Embassy Legalisation for certain countries Correct preparation of documents before submission Without proper legalisation, documents may be rejected or delayed. AICC Certification, DFA Authentication & Apostille depending on the country it is required for, Embassy legalisation. Steps like Notary or Translation for an Embassy may be involved and it depends on the varies Embassy requirement. AICC can also take care of these steps. Documents We Certify and Legalise We handle both commercial and personal documents. Examples of documents we certify include, but are not limited to, the following: Commercial Documents Certificates of Origin Commercial invoices Company incorporation documents Contracts and agreements Personal Documents Birth certificates Marriage certificates Educational certificates Garda clearance / police certificates Countries We Support We specialise in document legalisation for 21 Arab countries including: Algeria Bahrain Djibouti Egypt Iraq Jordan Kuwait Lebanon Libya Mauritania Morocco Oman Palestine Qatar Saudi Arabia Somalia Sudan Syria Tunisia United Arab Emirates (UAE) Yemen Each country has specific requirements. We ensure your documents meet them. The AICC also provides a handling service for mostly all countries across the world. Please contact us for more information. Our Apostille, Authentication, Certification and Legalisation Service We manage the full process so you don’t have to deal with multiple offices or delays. Our certification can handle the various steps involved to fully legalise your document for use in the required country. We check and ensure that documents submitted meet the Notary, DFA and Embassy requirements in order to eliminate delays or rejections. Our service includes: Reviewing your documents before submission Handling Apostille or Authentication through the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Managing Embassy Legalisation and Certification requirements Keeping you updated throughout the process Why Use Our Service? Document legalisation can be time-consuming and confusing if handled incorrectly. We help you: Avoid delays and rejected documents Ensure correct processing the first time Save time dealing with government departments and embassies 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. If you require export, legal/regulatory or personal documents for use in the Middle East get in touch with our team at the details below. You can visit our online platform to register your documents here: Personal Documents Commercial Documents info@aicc.ie +353 1 662 4451