Legalisation of Documents for Use in Germany and UAE

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Jul 2
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Updated: Sep 27

Legalisation of UAE Documents for Use in Germany

Your Guide to Certificate Attestation, Authentication, and German Embassy Legalisation

If you’re planning to move to Germany for study, work, business, or family reasons — and your documents are issued in the UAE — they must be attested and legalized properly to be accepted by German authorities.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about attestation for Germany, including fees, steps, and how to certify or obtain German certificates.

Which attestation is required for Germany?

Germany requires embassy attestation of UAE-issued documents. Since the UAE is not part of the Hague Apostille Convention, an Apostille is not enough. Instead, your document must go through a full legalization process that includes:

Notarization (if needed)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Attestation – UAE
German Embassy or Consulate Attestation – UAE

This is necessary for:

Educational certificates (degree, diploma, transcript)
Birth and marriage certificates
Commercial documents (MOA, POA, invoices, etc.)
Legal documents (power of attorney, court decisions)

How much is the attestation fee in the UAE?

Here’s a breakdown of common attestation and legalization costs in the UAE:

Service	Estimated Fee (AED)
Notary Attestation (if applicable)	50 – 450
MOFA Attestation (personal)	150 - 450
MOFA Attestation (commercial)	2,000 - 2300
German Embassy Attestation	150 – 550 per document
Certified Translation (to German)	100 – 250 per page

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How do I authenticate a document in Germany?

If your document is issued inside Germany, you can authenticate it locally at:

Notary Public (Notar) – for legal, official, and commercial papers
Bürgeramt (Municipality Office) – for personal certificates or ID copies
University or School Registrar – for academic records
Lawyers or Courts – for power of attorney and legal orders

You’ll usually need:

The original document
Valid ID
A fee (around €5 to €50)
The certified copy will have a stamp and signature from the issuing office

How do I get a German certificate?

German certificates (birth, marriage, death, academic, etc.) can be obtained by contacting the relevant local authority (Standesamt or school) in Germany. If you’re living abroad:

Contact the German Consulate in your region
Provide identification and purpose
Submit an application or request form
Wait for the document to be processed and sent

Once received, you may need to translate and attest it, depending on where it will be used.

German Embassy or Consulate UAE – Certificate Attestation Services

There are German diplomatic missions in the UAE that offer attestation/legalisation services for UAE documents. You can submit your documents after the MOFA attestation for:

Work or study visa
Family reunification
Spouse visa applications
Employment or investment

You will need:

Original document (MOFA-attested)
Valid passport or Emirates ID
Payment for consular fees
Appointment (may be required)

Final Step: MOFA Attestation in the UAE

Before your document is accepted by the German Embassy, it must be attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). This confirms the authenticity of local documents and is the final government stamp before submitting to the embassy.

Once the MOFA and German Embassy attestation are complete, your document is fully legalised for use in Germany.

Attesting documents for Germany may seem complicated, but with the right guidance, it can be smooth and stress-free. Whether you’re applying for a visa, university, or job, Amazon Attestation & Translation Services can help you handle the process from notary to MOFA to Embassy with fast and reliable service.

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