When going abroad, formal documentation is essential for proving your identity and confirming your credentials. Just bringing these documents along with you, however, is not always enough. You must be able to demonstrate that those documents are completely authentic and prepared to all of the specifications of the law. Attestation of documents is the process that verifies you executed each document legally and that it is an authentic and genuine copy so the government of the country you are visiting knows it and the information contained within are real.
The documents you need to bring with you depends on where you are going and why. A brief visit, for example, may only require basic identification papers. If you are moving to another country, visiting for a longer period, or going to study abroad, however, you need more extensive documentation to verify your identity, marriage, legal relationships, and education.
Documents you may need attested prior to traveling include:
- Birth certificates
- Marriage certificates
- Powers of Attorney
- Wills
- Degrees
- Transcripts
- Diplomas
- Adoption certificates
If you are traveling for business purposes, you may also need attestation of commercial documents such as:
- Commercial agreements
- Certificates of Origin
- Certificates of Good Standing
Attestation is not required for visits to all countries, but is an essential step when preparing for travel to:
- UAE
- Qatar
- Kuwait
- Saudi Arabia
- China
Using licensed attestation services in USA makes the process of preparing for your travels faster and prevents frustrating delays. Whether you need attestation for documents for UAE emigration, authentication of educational documents for studying abroad to China, or attestation for other travels, get in touch with us so we can guide you through the entire process. From explaining the authentication requirements of your country of destination to handling each step quickly, our embassy legalization services and process allows you to prepare for your trip and travel with confidence.