As global opportunities rise for Australian professionals, knowing which countries are actively recruiting (and how to legalise your documents correctly) is vital. Whether heading to the UAE, Qatar, China, or beyond, here’s what you need to prepare in 2025.
United Arab Emirates (UAE): Attestation Required
The UAE continues to hire skilled Australians across health, education, IT, and infrastructure sectors. However, Apostille is not valid here; you must complete attestation, which includes:
- Notarisation in Australia
- Australian DFAT authentication
- Legalisation by the UAE Embassy in Canberra
- Final attestation by MOFA UAE
For roles in mainland and free zones, documents like degrees, police checks, employment letters, and even labour contracts need proper attestation to be accepted for visa, licensing, or legal use.
Qatar: Embassy Attestation is Essential
Qatar’s dynamic job market, particularly in energy, healthcare, and finance, requires embassy attested documents. Apostille is not accepted.
The required process includes:
- Notarisation
- DFAT authentication
- Legalisation by the Qatar Embassy in Canberra
Even with Qatar’s digitisation of HR and visa workflows, hard copy originals with embassy legalisation remain mandatory.
China: Apostille Accepted
China joined The Hague Apostille Convention Abolishing the Requirement for Legalisation of Foreign Public Documents (Hague Apostille Convention) on November 2021, dramatically simplifying legalisation for Australian documents. For teaching, business, or professional visas, you may now use Apostille legalisation without embassy authentication, though verifying format and content with your host institution remains wise.
For employment purposes, typical documents needing Apostille include degrees, transcripts, police checks, and teaching credentials. Always confirm any additional local requirements with your employer.
Other Notable Countries Hiring Australians in 2025
- European Union (Germany, Netherlands, France): Apostille generally accepted since all are Convention members.
- Singapore & India: Both countries accept Apostille.
- Malaysia & Thailand: Not Convention members; attestation required.
Let Us Manage the Compliance, You Focus on Career
Choosing the right legalisation method isn’t just bureaucratic; it’s crucial. If you’re heading overseas in 2025 for a job in the UAE, Qatar, China, or elsewhere, incorrect document preparation can delay or derail your employment.
At Authentifier, we help Australians prepare documents correctly, whether it’s Apostille for China or full attestation for Gulf jobs. We manage each step: notarisation, DFAT authentication, embassy seals, MOFA finalisation, and delivery. This expertise ensures your documents meet official requirements swiftly and with no stress.
Let us handle the paperwork, while you focus on your next career opportunity.
