Certificate Attestation for UAE: A Complete Guide (2025)

Certificate attestation is mandatory for validating personal, educational, and commercial documents in the UAE. Whether you’re applying for a job, pursuing higher education, or starting a business, attestation ensures UAE authorities legally recognize your documents. This guide provides a step-by-step overview of the certificate attestation process and its associated costs in 2025.

What is Certificate Attestation?

Certificate attestation is the process of authenticating a document to prove its legitimacy. This involves verifying the document at multiple levels, including:

• Home country authorities.

• UAE Embassy in your home country.

• UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAIC).

  
  

Types of Documents for Attestation

1. Educational Certificates:

   • Degree certificates

   • Diploma certificates

   • Mark sheets

     
     

2. Personal Certificates:

   • Birth certificates

   • Marriage certificates

   • Death certificates

     
     

3. Commercial Documents:

   • Power of attorney

   • Memorandum of association

   • Certificate of incorporation

     
     

Why Do You Need Certificate Attestation in the UAE?

Attested documents are required for:

• Employment visa applications.

• Family visa sponsorships.

• Higher education enrollment.

• Business setup and licensing.

• Legal matters such as property transactions or inheritance claims.

  
  

Steps for Certificate Attestation

Step 1: Attestation in the Home Country

• Notary Attestation: Initial verification by a notary public.

• State Attestation: Authentication by the respective state authorities.

• Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Attestation: Certification by the MEA or its equivalent in your home country.

Step 2: UAE Embassy Attestation

• The UAE Embassy or Consulate in your home country verifies the document.

Step 3: Mofa/MOFAIC Attestation in the UAE

• The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation provides the final Mofa Attestation stamp of approval.

  
  

Costs of Certificate Attestation for UAE in 2025

Document Type	Estimated Cost (AED)	Processing Time
Educational Certificates	150–2299	5–30 working days
Personal Certificates	150–1599	5–20 working days
Commercial Documents	500–2300	7–12 working days
Embassy Attestation	350 - 555	Same day (express)
Mofa Attestation	160–2300	1–3 working days

Note: Prices may vary depending on your home country and specific document requirements.

Documents Required for Attestation

1. Original certificates.

2. Passport copy of the document holder.

3. Visa copy (if already in the UAE).

4. Authorization letter (if using an agent or PRO service).

   
   

Tips for a Smooth Attestation Process

1. Verify Requirements: Each document type may have different requirements. Confirm these before starting the process.

2. Choose Reliable Service Providers: Professional attestation services can save you time and effort.

3. Plan Ahead: Start the attestation process early to avoid delays, especially for employment or visa purposes.

   
   

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