What documents need to be translated for moving to Dubai?
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Do I need attestation for my marriage certificate?
Yes. The chain is: home-country apostille → UAE Embassy in that country → UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFAIC) in Dubai. Budget 2–6 weeks and AED 200–1,500 per document depending on country and service speed. Skipping any step means the document is rejected. Some attestation agents handle the full chain for a flat fee.
What documents do I need to apply to a Dubai school?
Typically: attested birth certificate, passport copy, previous school transfer certificate, last 2 years of report cards, vaccination record, recent passport photo, and Emirates ID (or entry visa for new arrivals). Some schools require an entrance assessment. British schools may ask for a head teacher's reference letter.