Attest Your Documents in UAE: Easy Steps & Common Purposes

Attesting documents in the UAE is a vital process to ensure that personal, educational, and business documents are legally recognized by government authorities, employers, and educational institutions. Whether you are applying for a job, setting up a business, studying, or sponsoring a family visa, document attestation is mandatory to validate authenticity.

This guide will walk you through the simple steps for document attestation in the UAE and explain the common purposes for attestation.

Why is Document Attestation Required?

Document attestation is necessary for:

Employment in the UAE – Employers require attested degree certificates for visa approval.

Family Visa Sponsorship – Birth, marriage, and relationship certificates need attestation.

Higher Education & Admissions – Universities require attested educational certificates.

Business Setup & Trade Licensing – Commercial documents need legalization for company registration.

Immigration & Citizenship Applications – Certain personal documents must be attested for international migration.

Common Types of Documents That Require Attestation

Educational Documents

Degree Certificates (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD)

Diploma & Technical Certificates

School Certificates (SSC, HSC, CBSE, ICSE)

2️⃣ Personal Documents

Birth Certificates

Marriage Certificates

Divorce Certificates

Death Certificates

Police Clearance Certificates (PCC)

3️⃣ Commercial Documents

Trade Licenses

Memorandum of Association (MOA)

Articles of Association (AOA)

Power of Attorney (POA)

Business Contracts & Agreements

Easy Steps to Attest Your Documents in UAE

Step 1: Notary Public Attestation (Issuing Country)

• The document must be notarized by a Notary Public in the country of origin.

Step 2: Home Country MOFA Attestation

• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in the issuing country must authenticate the document.

Step 3: UAE Embassy Attestation (Issuing Country)

• The UAE Embassy in the issuing country must verify the document before it is sent to the UAE.

Step 4: UAE MOFA Attestation

• The document must receive a final attestation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA UAE) to be legally recognized.

How Long Does Document Attestation Take in UAE?

Processing Time: 3 – 10 working days (depending on document type & country of origin). Urgent Processing Available: 24 – 48 hours (extra charges apply).

Cost of Document Attestation in UAE (2025)

Document Type	Attestation Cost (AED)
Educational Certificates	AED 150 – 500
Personal Certificates	AED 150 – 500
Commercial Documents	AED 2,000+
MOFA UAE Attestation	AED 150 – 2,000

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