UK Degree Attestation for UAE Cost – Step-by-Step Guide
- mofa attestation service
- Sep 27
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When applying for a job, continuing your studies, a professional license, or a visa in the UAE, you will first need to undergo the attestation process if you possess a UK degree certificate. UAE authorities, such as MOFAIC, employers, universities, banks, or government departments, will not accept the documents without an appropriate attestation.
We, at Amazon Attestation Services, provide UK degree attestation in the UAE along with all forms of solicitor verification, FCDO Apostille, UAE Embassy attestation in London, and MOFA attestation in the UAE.
Step-by-Step UK Degree Attestation Process for UAE
Certification from a solicitor (UK)
Your degree certificate is verified and stamped by a UK solicitor as a true copy for the first time.
Cost: £10 – £50
Apostille – FCDO (UK)
The certified copy is submitted to the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) for an Apostille stamp.
Cost: £45 – £90 (plus postage)
Attestation from the UAE Embassy (London, UK)
The document with an Apostille stamp is executed by the UAE Embassy in London.
Cost: £160 – £200 (plus courier charges)
Attestation by MOFA (UAE)
Attestation is done by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) upon the documents’ arrival in the UAE.
Cost: AED 153 per document
Total Estimated Cost of UK Degree Attestation for UAE
Solicitor Fees: Approximately £50
FCDO Apostile: £45
UAE Embassy: £160
MOFA Stamp: AED 153 (approx. £33)
Total: £230 – £320 (AED 1,000 – 1,500) including courier/postage fees.
With Service Providers: Various agencies (e.g, Amazon Attestation) have complete bundles priced between £199 – £350 which cover most of the process and provide pickup & drop service.
Time Required for Process
Standard: 10 – 20 working days
Urgent / Fast Track: 5 – 7 working days
Same-Day MOFA Attestation in the UAE is available with Amazon Attestation
Are UK Degrees Recognised in the UAE?
Yes, UK degrees have certain recognitions in the UAE, including:
Employment in public and private sectors.
Attainment of professional licenses (teaching, doctor, engineering, law, etc).
Education credentials to be recommended for further recognition (from the UAE Ministry of Education).
Why Use Amazon Attestation Services?
Fully managed UK Degree Attestation.
Coordination of UK-UAE courier.
Included final MOFA attestation in the UAE.
Urgent, same-day, and VIP services available.
Convenient pickup and delivery throughout all seven Emirates.
Tens of thousands of UK expats in the UAE have placed their trust in us.
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FAQs UK Degree Attestation for UAE
Q1: What are the steps to attest my UK degree certificate in the UAE?
You are required to undergo a solicitor certification, FCDO Apostille, UAE Embassy attestation in London, and the MOFA in the UAE.
Q2: How much does a UK degree attestation cost in the UAE?
The cost ranges from 230 – 320 pounds, which is the equivalent of 1,000 – 1,500 AED, and may vary according to the courier and service fees.
Q3: Are UK degrees recognised in the UAE?
Yes, UK degrees are recognised, although they have to undergo attestation and sometimes verification of equivalency to the UAE Ministry of Education.
Q4: Is it possible to complete the entire process remotely without traveling to the UK?
Yes, there are agencies such as Amazon Attestation that offer complete services with pickup and courier.
Q5: How long does the attestation process take?
Free standard processing takes 2-3 weeks to complete, while urgent and VIP Services can complete their processes in under 7 days.

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