Family Visa Attestation Requirements in UAE – Complete Guide 2025

Planning to sponsor your spouse, children, or parents in the UAE? One of the most important steps in the family visa process is document attestation. This ensures your documents are legally valid and accepted by UAE immigration authorities.

In this guide, we’ll explain what attestation is, which documents are required for UAE family visa, and how to complete the attestation process smoothly and quickly.

What is Attestation for Family Visa in UAE?

Attestation is the process of verifying the authenticity of personal documents issued outside the UAE, such as marriage certificates, birth certificates, or educational degrees.

It is mandatory for expatriates who are sponsoring their family members under a UAE residence visa.

Required Documents for UAE Family Visa Attestation

1. Marriage Certificate

To sponsor your wife/husband

• Must be attested by:

  • Home country (Notary/Home Dept/Foreign Affairs)

  • UAE Embassy in your country

  • MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) in the UAE

2. Birth Certificate

To sponsor your child

• Same attestation process as above

• Translation to Arabic is required if not originally in Arabic or English

3. Educational Certificates

In some emirates, required for salary-based sponsorship or wife’s visa under husband’s sponsorship

• Degree attestation may be asked depending on sponsor’s profession

4. Passport Copies & Emirates ID

• Sponsor’s passport and Emirates ID

• Dependent’s passport copy

5. Tenancy Contract (Ejari) & Salary Certificate

• For visa application (not attested, but required for application)

Step-by-Step Family Visa Attestation Process

1. Notarization in Home Country

   • Have the document notarized by your local authority (e.g., Home Department, Notary Public)

2. Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Home Country)

   • This validates the notarization

3. UAE Embassy Attestation in Home Country

   • Submit to UAE Embassy for legalization

4. MOFA Attestation in the UAE

   • Once the document is in UAE, the final step is attestation by MOFA UAE

5. Certified Arabic Translation (if required)

   • Translate documents to Arabic via a licensed translator

Family Visa Attestation Fees (2025 Estimate)

Document Type	Approx. Fee
Marriage Certificate	AED 150 – 550
Birth Certificate	AED 150 – 550
Translation Service	AED 60 – 120
Service Charges	AED 100 – 200

Note: Fees vary by country of origin, urgency, and translation needs.

⏱️ Processing Time

• Standard: 3–5 working days

• Express: 1–2 days via professional services

⚠️ Important Tips

• UAE authorities will reject documents without complete attestation

• Always ensure correct spelling of names across all documents

• Attested copies must be clear and readable

  
  

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I apply for family visa without attestation?

A: No. Attested marriage and birth certificates are mandatory for the application to be accepted.

Q: Who can do the attestation process for me?

A: You can appoint a certified service provider like Amazon Attestation to handle it for you.

Q: Is MOFA attestation enough?

A: No, you must complete home country attestation and UAE Embassy stamping before MOFA.

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