Complete 2025 Guide on UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Attestation

UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Attestation

To work in the UAE, one must have their imported documents attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). This is to make sure that your certificates of personal, educational, and commercial nature are recognized by law. MOFA attestation is compulsory whether one is seeking employment; sponsoring family; enrolling for studies; or setting up a business in the UAE.

Amazon Attestation Services offers speedy and dependable MOFA attestation services in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain, and Fujairah.

What Is the Use of MOFA Attestation in the UAE?

With MOFA attestation, your documents can be verified and legalized. The absence of this stamp may result in the rejection of your certificates for the following:

- Employment visa application

- Family visa (spouse, children, and parent)

- Admission to higher education in UAE universities

- Business construction and trade licensing

- Court proceedings

Types of Documents Certified by MOFA

1. Personal documents

- Birth certificates

- Marriage certificates

- Divorce certificates

- Medical and police clearance certificates

2. Academic documents

- School certificates

- College diplomas

- University degrees

- Transcripts

3. Business Documents

- Trade licenses

- Business powers of attorney

- Articles of association/company agreements

- Invoices and contracts

MOFA Attestation Fees in UAE (Updated for 2025)

The effective MOFA attestation fee is as follows:

Personal and Educational Documents: AED 150 per document

(e.g., birth certificate, marriage certificate, university degree, school certificate)

👉 Some service centers might show AED 153 because of system fees.

Commercial Documents: AED 2,000 per document

(e.g., trade licenses, company agreements, business contracts, commercial powers of attorney)

⚠️ The fees remain unchanged even if your document has been issued from within or outside of the UAE.

Other Possible Charges

In addition to the MOFA fee, the following charges might be applicable:

Courier charges: For the collection and delivery of documents.

Urgent service fees: For documents requested with 24 MOFA or same-day MOFA attestation.

Pre-attestation fees: If a document is issued overseas, it will be required to be attested in the country of issuance and then legalized by the UAE embassy or consulate there before MOFA stamping. Each of these services is chargeable.

The MOFA Attestation Process in UAE

Compile all original documents.

If applicable, complete the pre-attestation.

Submit the documents to a MOFA service center or authorized service provider.

Settle the appropriate MOFA fee.

Receive or have the attested document delivered to you.

✅ Amazon Attestation Services handles all the documents for you — from pickup to delivery — so you don’t have to worry about a thing.

Why Amazon Attestation Services?

- Attested since 2017

- Offices in Dubai (Al Barsha and DIP), Abu Dhabi, and Ajman

- MOFA attestation with coverage for 150+ countries

- MOFA attestation in one day

- Clear pricing structures, with invoices and receipts

- Secure payment options by card, bank transfer or cash

Call/WhatsApp: +971 545820984

Email: info@mofauae.com

Final Thoughts

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation is critical to the formal legalization of documents in the UAE. The MOFA standard attestation fee is AED 150 for personal/educational documents and AED 2,000 for commercial documents. Other fees may apply for courier, urgent, or overseas pre-attestation services.

With Amazon Attestation Services, MOFA attestation is simple and fast, whether you are in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or any of the 7 Emirates.