African Documents Attestation for UAE

If you are from an African nation and wish to use your documents in the UAE for a job, schooling, business, or spouse visa purpose, you are required to attain an document attestation in order to legalize your documents.

Amazon Attestation Services grants full assistance for the attestation of documents from Africa in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Umm Al Quwain and Fujairah. We manage each and every part of the attestation process – from the embassy and consulate attestation to the MOFA attestation in the UAE

Why is African Document Attestation Required?

In the UAE, the following foreign-issued documents must be attested as a prerequisite for acceptance:

Government Ministries and Free Zone Authorities
Employers and HR Departments
Banks and Financial Institutions
Universities and Educational Institutions
Courts and Other Legal Bodies

Attestation is a must; without this process, your documents cannot be used officially in the UAE.

Types of African Documents We Attest

Attestation of documents from all African countries is provided, including but not limited to: Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Egypt, Ghana, Ethiopia, Uganda, and Sudan.

Educational Documents
Certification of Degrees
Diploma and transcripts
Certificates of school transfer
Certificates of Personal Status
Certificates of birth and marriage
Certificates of divorce and death
Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
Commercial Documents
Business licenses
Memoranda of Association (MOA) along with Articles of Association (AOA)
Contracts and Invoices
Powers of Attorney

Procedure for Attestation of African Documents in the UAE

Attestation in the Home Nation
An attestation from the issuing authority, like the Ministry of Education or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Attestation by the UAE Embassy or Consulate situated in the African home country.
MOFA Attestation in the UAE
Final Document Attestation from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFAIC) to render the document valid for legal usage.

Fees for African Document Attestation

Per Document for Educational and Personal Documents: AED 150 – 2000 for full attestation
Commercial Documents: AED 2000– 3,500+ (type dependent)
Final MOFA Stamping (Personal): AED 153 | (Commercial) AED 2,048
(Prices vary by country & urgency – please reach out for more details)

Turnaround time for African home countries and the UAE.

Standard processing time: 10 to 35 working days.
Urgent processing time: 10 to 15 working days.

These turnaround times apply only to full attestations for African home countries and the UAE.

Turnaround time in uae attestation

Turnaround time for UAE attestation at the African Embassy or consulate, and MOFA attestation in the UAE only:

Standard: 3 - 10 working days
Urgent: 2 - 3 working days
Same-Day/VIP Services: Available for certain documents.

Advantages of Using Amazon Attestation Services

Attestation for all African countries (150+ countries globally)

Pickup & delivery anywhere in the UAE
MOFA attestation in a single day
High-quality, legal translations in Arabic, English, French, and other African languages
Many African expats in the UAE trust us

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African Documents Attestation in the UAE FAQs

Q1: Is attestation compulsory for every African document for use in the UAE?

The answer is yes, regardless of being personal, educational, or commercial, attestation is compulsory.

Q2: Is same day attestation for African documents possible?

Yes, if the documents are already attested by the relevant African issuing authority, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, urgent and VIP services can be arranged at the African embassy or consulate in the UAE, along with the final MOFA attestation in the UAE, depending on the type of document.

Q3: Is the MOFA attestation for commercial papers originating from Africa necessary?

Yes, contracts, invoices, and trade licenses undergo MOFA attestation and stamping.

Q4: Is it necessary to translate the certificates obtained from Africa?

Yes, any documents that are not in English or Arabic need to be translated by a legal translator.

Q5: Is it true that Amazon Attestation handles the entire process?

Yes, for all documents originating from Africa, we offer complete support which includes ‘door to door service’.