Practice Area
Embassy Certifications
Legalisation & Embassy Authentication of Documents in Egypt
At Anglo-Nile Law Firm, we provide professional assistance with embassy certifications and the legalisation of documents through foreign embassies in Egypt. Whether for immigration, work, education, or business purposes, we ensure your paperwork is properly certified, authenticated, and ready for use abroad—accurately, efficiently, and in full compliance with Egyptian and international procedures.
Types of Documents We Handle
Power of Attorney (PoA)
Birth, marriage, and death certificates
Academic degrees and transcripts
Corporate documents (commercial registry, tax card, etc.)
Court decisions and legal affidavits
Business contracts and commercial invoices
Our Embassy Certification Services
Document Review & Certified Translation
We examine your documents for completeness and provide certified legal translation in English or Arabic if needed.Notarisation by Egyptian Notary Public
Legal confirmation of signatures and document content before proceeding to official authorities.Legalisation at the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)
Mandatory endorsement by MOFA to confirm the document’s authenticity for international use.Embassy Certification
We submit and follow up with the target embassy (e.g. UK, US, Canada, Germany) to obtain the final stamp or authentication.Document Delivery
Local handover or international courier delivery available upon request.
Embassies We Frequently Work With
British Embassy – Cairo
U.S. Embassy – Cairo
Canadian Embassy – Cairo
German Embassy – Cairo
French and Italian Embassies
Embassies of UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Gulf countries
Who Needs Embassy Certifications?
Egyptians studying or working abroad
Foreigners living in or doing business in Egypt
International companies or NGOs
Investors requiring authenticated contracts
Families submitting documents for immigration or embassy applications
Why Choose Anglo-Nile Law Firm?
Bilingual Egyptian lawyer with international legal expertise
Strong experience handling embassy and MOFA procedures
Transparent timelines, fixed pricing, and regular updates
Operating under SRA guidance from the UK
Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Document Legalisation
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Embassy Certifications
An embassy certification is an official stamp or endorsement from a foreign embassy confirming that your Egyptian-issued document is authentic and acceptable for use in their country.
Common documents include:
Powers of Attorney
Academic degrees
Birth/marriage certificates
Commercial contracts
Legal judgments
The process usually involves:
Notarisation by an Egyptian notary
Legalisation by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)
Certification by the relevant embassy
It depends on the embassy. Most certifications take between 3 to 10 working days, not including MOFA legalisation. Some embassies offer expedited services.
Yes, most embassies require documents to be translated into either English or Arabic, and the translation must be certified.
Yes. Through a Power of Attorney, we can represent you and complete the entire process without your physical presence.
Fees vary depending on the embassy, type of document, and translation needs. Contact us for a fixed quote based on your specific case.
Yes. We assist expats, foreign nationals, and dual citizens needing certified Egyptian documents for use abroad.