Moving to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or anywhere in the UAE? Your FBI background check needs an apostille for employment and residency applications. We personally walk your documents into the U.S. Department of State: 7 to 10 business days.
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You can absolutely do that. Here is what the experience looks like compared to using our service.
| Mail It Yourself | Fingerprints & Apostilles | |
|---|---|---|
| Turnaround | 5 to 12+ weeks | 7 to 10 business days |
| Paperwork | You fill out every form | We handle everything |
| Cost | $20 apostille fee + your shipping | $120 all-in (shipping included) |
| Tracking | None | Status updates throughout |
| Risk of Rejection | High (incorrect forms, missing items) | We catch issues before submission |
| Return Shipping | Extra cost, you arrange | 2-day shipping included |
The UAE requires an apostilled FBI background check for most visa and residency pathways. Here are the most common reasons Americans need this service.
The UAE requires an apostilled FBI background check for most employment visas. Your employer in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or any other emirate will typically request this document as part of the hiring process before your work permit can be issued.
Applying for a UAE residency permit requires proof of a clean criminal record from your home country. An apostilled FBI background check satisfies this requirement for American applicants moving to the UAE.
The UAE Golden Visa offers long-term residency for investors, entrepreneurs, skilled professionals, and outstanding students. An apostilled FBI background check is part of the application documentation.
The UAE offers freelancer permits in several free zones. These permits allow independent professionals to live and work in the UAE. An apostilled FBI background check is typically required as part of the application.
Sponsoring family members to join you in the UAE often requires each adult to submit an apostilled FBI background check as part of their dependent visa application.
Setting up a business in the UAE, whether in a free zone or on the mainland, may require the company founders to submit apostilled FBI background checks as part of the licensing and registration process.
Get fingerprinted at one of our three Virginia locations in Alexandria, Fredericksburg, or Montclair, Virginia. FBI background check results are available in as low as 30 minutes.
Upload your completed FBI background check through our website, email it, or drop it off in person at our Alexandria office.
We personally walk your documents into the U.S. Department of State. Your apostilled FBI background check is returned with 2-day shipping included in the price.
After you order, you receive tracking texts, emails, and a personal tracking page so you always know exactly where your documents are. You know the ready date as soon as we drop your documents off at the Department of State. No waiting in the dark, no chasing updates. And if anything comes up, you have a dedicated point of contact who can help.
Need an apostille for a different country? We handle FBI background check apostilles for all Hague Convention member countries.
Yes. The UAE requires an apostilled FBI background check for employment visas, residency permits, and Golden Visa applications. The UAE joined the Hague Apostille Convention in 2023 and now accepts apostilles issued by the U.S. Department of State on federal documents.
7 to 10 business days. We personally walk documents into the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. instead of mailing them. This is the only way to get expedited processing. The standard timeline by mail is 5 to 12 weeks.
Yes. UAE authorities typically require the FBI background check to be issued within 3 to 6 months of your visa or residency application. Requirements vary by emirate and visa type, so confirm the specific timeframe with your employer or the relevant UAE authority.
In many cases, yes. The UAE may require a certified Arabic translation of your apostilled FBI background check. Some employers and government offices accept English documents, but a certified Arabic translation is recommended to avoid processing delays.
If you are in the Washington, D.C. metro area, yes. Get fingerprinted at one of our three Virginia locations, receive your FBI background check (results in as low as 30 minutes), and we begin the apostille process immediately. This is the fastest way to go from fingerprints to apostille.
Yes. If you already have your FBI background check, you can send it to us from anywhere in the world. We handle the apostille and ship it back to you. International shipping is available when the customer provides their own shipping label.
Don't Have Your FBI Background Check Yet?
You do not need to arrive with your FBI background check in hand. We handle the entire process from fingerprints to apostille under one roof. Get fingerprinted at one of our three Virginia locations, receive your results in as low as 30 minutes, and we take it straight to the Department of State.
Book an appointment, get fingerprinted, and walk out. We handle everything from there. Your apostilled FBI background check arrives at your door.
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7 to 10 business days. 2-day return shipping included. We walk your documents into the Department of State personally so you do not have to wait months.