How to Obtain an Equivalency Certificate in the UAE- MOE

Completing one’s studies in a foreign school and seeking employment or further education destinations in the UAE may require the issuance of the Ministry of Education (MOE) equivalent certificate.

When attempting to acquire a teacher’s permit, to enroll in the completion of any further education, or to authenticate the completion of a degree for employment, most of the present academic qualifications will often require some steps before equivalency – in particular, professional and academic degrees.

This article covers every required thing in the procedure to get your overseas underlined education verified in the UAE, and this refers to the terms for filing, ways, frequent problems, also a method of how to avoid shortcomings in the process.

What Is an Equivalency Certificate in the UAE?

An Equivalency Certificate is an authentic document given by the UAE Ministry of Education (MOE). The purpose of this certificate is to establish that the academic certificate has to be recognized or is equal to the standards set for UAE residents.

This is necessary if the degree is non-UAE-based and needs to be acknowledged legally for the following purposes:

• Official or private sector activities

• Instructing accreditation (like KHDA, ADEK).

• Application for higher education, e.g. Master's or a PhD program.

• For the issuance of the family, investor, or golden visa.

• Professional licenses in other sectors, including the Department of Health (DOH), Ministry of Health (MOH), Dubai Health Authority (DHA), etc.

 Documents Required for Equivalency Certificate UAE

Here is a list of documents that are usually asked for:

🔹 Academic Papers:

Proof of a full-time course in the Bachelor's, Master's & PhD confirmation.

Original Point sheets or Xerox copies of the Point sheet

Accreditation of the University Certificate for the previous course done under the comprehensive full-time program

For Master’s Candidates, PhD Candidates, and PG students, or any other equivalent degree holder Candidates, other documents to be uploaded along with the documents already mentioned above for UG students.

🔹 Legal and Personal Documents:

Emirates ID, if any.

Copy of passport (first and last page)

Previous visa page (copy)

🔹 Additional Documents (if necessary):

+2 Certificate Secondary School

Abstract of Thesis and Publications for Doctorate purposes

Declaration of Open and Distance Learning

Authenticated from:

Your home country (university + foreign affairs)

UAE Embassy

MOFA UAE

📌 All documents should be stamped, and if written in a language other than English or Arabic, translated into Arabic.

How Long Does It Take to Get Equivalency in the UAE?

Step	Timeline (Estimate)
MOFA Attestation in UAE	1–2 working days
UAE Embassy Attestation (abroad)	3–7 working days
Document Upload & Submission	Same day (online)
MOE Review & Issuance	15–60 working days

🚨 Fast-track or urgent processing is NOT available, so apply early.

How to Apply for Equivalency Online in UAE

You may use the MOE UAE's official website or the Tawasul system as a way of getting one:

• Sign up to the education and its services section by registering on https://www.moe.gov.ae

• Utilize “Equivalency Services” to make your own account

• Make sure that you have submitted every necessary document that has been requested, and complete the necessary forms to input your qualifications

• Meet the transportation expense within the official visit of either e-Dirham or internet banking before proceeding with the payment of any required fee/s

• Once you have performed the above steps, make the final arrangement for the review, verification and delivery of the results or certificate

Equivalency for Degrees Issued Outside UAE

We assist in obtaining MOE equivalency for degrees issued in:

• India

• UK

• USA

• Philippines

• Pakistan

• Canada

• South Africa

• Nigeria

• France

• Australia

• Russia

• Lebanon, Egypt & more

Certified Attestation for MOE Equivalency

At Amazon Attestation Services, we provide full support:

✅ University & Embassy Attestation

✅ MOFA UAE stamping

✅ Legal Translation (Arabic)

✅ MOE Profile Creation & Upload

✅ Equivalency Application Filing

✅ Rejection Prevention & Appeal Filing

 Equivalency Certificate & MOE Attestation Fees

Service	Price (AED)
MOFA UAE Attestation	150–250
UAE Embassy Attestation Abroad	300–600
Translation to Arabic	60–120
MOE Equivalency Application	100–250
Full Package via Agent	950 – 1,800+

📦 We also offer bundle packages for families or bulk documents.

Need an Equivalency Certificate Agent in the UAE?

We have assisted over 10,000 students and professionals in obtaining their equivalency certificates for success in the UAE.

Our offices are located at:

✅ Dubai – Al Barsha 

✅ Dubai Investment Park 

✅ Abu Dhabi 

✅ Ajman – Main Street 

📞 Call or WhatsApp: +971 545820984 

📧 Email: info@mofauae.com 

Concluding Statements: Do Not Gamble with ‘Rejection’

All professional aspirations or academic achievements necessitate the procurement of a UAE Equivalency Certificate which however is a long and tedious process. Further, trust Amazon Attestation Services to take you over the lines with MOE support , as there are more services like support.