Translation / Passport Services
This is a comprehensive service package that caters to the essential administrative needs of expatriates in Dubai, ensuring they can legally and effectively manage their personal identification and documentation. The service is divided into two main components: legal translation and passport-related services.
1. Legal Translation
In the UAE, a significant number of official documents are required to be in Arabic. For any document originally issued in another language, a certified translation is not just an option—it's a legal necessity. This service ensures that all documents meet the stringent requirements of government departments, courts, and other official bodies.
Key Features:
- Ministry of Justice (MOJ) Certification: The most crucial aspect of this service is that the translation is performed by a translator officially certified and approved by the UAE Ministry of Justice. Without the stamp and signature of an MOJ-certified translator, the document will not be accepted by any government entity, including the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA), the courts, and other ministries.
- Accuracy and Legality: Legal translation is highly specialized and requires not only fluency but also an in-depth understanding of legal terminology in both the source and target languages. The service guarantees that the translated document accurately reflects the original content and is legally sound.
- Document Types: The service covers a wide range of documents, including:
- Personal Documents: Birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees, academic transcripts, and driver's licenses.
- Corporate Documents: Memorandums of Association (MoA), Articles of Association (AoA), power of attorney, and commercial contracts.
- Legal and Court Documents: Legal agreements, police clearance certificates, and court judgments.
- Streamlined Process: The agency handles the entire translation process, from receiving the original documents to delivering the certified translated copies, saving the client the time and effort of finding and visiting a certified translation office.
2. Passport Services
For expatriates, their passport is their primary identity document. Managing its validity, renewal, or any necessary updates is critical for maintaining legal residency status. This service provides a convenient and reliable way to handle these processes without the stress of navigating consular procedures.
Key Features:
- Liaison with Embassies and Consulates: The service acts as a liaison between the client and their home country's embassy or consulate in the UAE. This is particularly valuable for nationalities whose embassies have outsourced passport services to private centers (e.g., BLS International for Indian nationals).
- Passport Renewal and Reissuance: The agency assists with the complete process of passport renewal, including:
- Appointment Booking: Scheduling an appointment at the relevant embassy or service center.
- Document Preparation: Guiding the client on the specific documents required for renewal, such as application forms, passport copies, Emirates ID, and photographs.
- Form Submission: Handling the submission of the application and all supporting documents.
- Follow-up: Tracking the application status and coordinating with the embassy for a timely reissuance of the passport.
- Passport-Related Services: Beyond renewal, the service also assists with other crucial passport-related procedures, such as:
- Lost or Damaged Passport: Providing guidance and support for reporting a lost or damaged passport and applying for a new one.
- Endorsements and Updates: Assisting with endorsements like adding a spouse's name or updating other personal details.
- Emergency Travel Documents: Facilitating the process of obtaining a temporary or emergency passport in case of urgent travel.
This combined service offers a one-stop solution for a wide range of essential administrative tasks, ensuring that both personal and corporate documents and identification remain valid and compliant with all legal requirements in the UAE.
