Certificate of Exportability Legalization for Use in the UAE
A Certificate of Exportability is an official document issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for products that are not authorized for sale in the United States but comply with all requirements for export. These products may include medical devices, pharmaceuticals, biological products, or other regulated goods intended for international markets.
When exporting such products to the UAE, the Certificate of Exportability must be authenticated and legalized to ensure it is formally recognized by UAE authorities, confirming compliance with local import and regulatory standards.
Why Legalization Is Required
Legalization by the Embassy of the UAE in Washington, D.C. ensures that:
The certificate is genuine and issued by the FDA.
It has been authenticated by the U.S. Department of State.
It is valid and recognized for use in the UAE.
Without proper legalization, your export documents may face delays or rejection by UAE customs, health authorities, or regulatory bodies.
UAE Legalization Process for FDA Certificate of Exportability
Issuance by the FDA
Obtain the Certificate of Exportability from the U.S. FDA, ensuring it includes an authorized signature and seal.Authentication by the U.S. Department of State
The FDA certificate must be authenticated by the U.S. Department of State – Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C.
After authentication, submit the certificate to the Embassy of the UAE in Washington, D.C., where it will receive the official embassy stamp and seal.
Federal Documents Processing Time & Fees.
| Service | Fees | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Service fee | $100 | - |
| Maryland notary, court and state fees | $15 | 1 |
| U.S. Department of State fee | $20 | 9 |
| Embassy of UAE fee | $700 | 8 |
| Total | $835 | 18 business days |
How to Submit Your Certificate for UAE Legalization
Include the following in your submission package:
Original FDA Certificate of Exportability
Completed Service Request Form, indicating UAE as the destination country
Check or money order covering all fees, payable to U.S. Arab Chamber of Commerce
Prepaid return envelope with tracking (FedEx, DHL, UPS, or USPS)
Send your package to:
U.S. Arab Chamber of Commerce
1330 New Hampshire Ave. NW, B1
Washington, D.C. 20036
T: (202) 468-4200
E: info@usarab.com
Why Choose Our UAE Legalization Services
Our team provides complete handling of FDA Certificates of Exportability for the UAE. We manage every step — from federal authentication to final embassy legalization — ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion for your export needs.