What is Full Attestation in UAE? And how to get Attest

Full Attestation in the UAE

In the UAE, full attestation means completing all required legalization steps to make your document officially valid for use in the Emirates or abroad. It confirms that your document — educational, personal, or commercial — is genuine, verified, and recognized by UAE government authorities such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFAIC).

When your documents are fully attested, they can be safely used for:

• Employment or visa purposes

• Family or dependent visa sponsorship

• Business setup or trade license renewal

• University admission or higher studies

• Property or legal documentation

What Is the Full Meaning of Attestation?

The word “attestation” means official verification or authentication.In the legal sense, attestation is the process of certifying that a document is real, original, and has been issued by a legitimate authority.

In the UAE, this process usually involves multiple layers of verification — from your home country’s authorities, the UAE embassy abroad, and finally, MOFAIC (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation) in the UAE.

What Kind of Attestation Is Required for the UAE?

To use any foreign document inside the UAE, it must go through the following steps:

1. Home Country Attestation

The document must first be notarized and attested by your local government authorities (like the Ministry of Education, Health, or Foreign Affairs).

2. UAE Embassy Attestation

Then it must be legalized by the UAE Embassy or Consulate in your home country.

3. MOFA Attestation in the UAE

Finally, after the document arrives in the UAE, it must be stamped and verified by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFAIC). This is the last and most important step in full attestation.

What Are the Two Types of Attestation?

There are mainly two types of document attestation required in the UAE:

1. Educational Attestation

For degrees, diplomas, and school certificates — used for:

• Employment visa applications

• Higher studies

• Professional licensing

2. Non-Educational (Personal & Commercial) Attestation

For documents like:

• Birth, marriage, divorce, or death certificates

• Police clearance certificates (PCC)

• Commercial papers such as trade licenses, powers of attorney, and invoices

Both categories may require notarization, translation, embassy, and MOFA approvals.

How Much Does It Cost for UAE Attestation?

Attestation fees vary depending on the document type and country of issue:

Document Type	Average Fee (AED)	Authority
Personal Documents	AED 153 - AED 450	MOFAIC
Educational Certificates	AED 153 – AED 1500	MOFAIC / Embassy
Commercial Documents	AED 2,048 - AED 2300	MOFAIC
Translation / Notarization	AED 50 – AED 350	MOJ / Notary

Additional service or courier charges may apply depending on urgency or pickup and delivery options.

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1. MOFA, Embassy & Consulate Attestation

2. Educational, Personal & Commercial Documents

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