How Do You Attest Documents from the Embassy and MOFA?

If you're moving to the UAE for work, study, business, or family sponsorship, document attestation is a must. This process ensures that your documents issued in another country are officially recognized by the UAE authorities.

Two of the most important stages of this process are Embassy Attestation and MOFA Attestation.

In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how to attest documents through the Embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).

What is Embassy Attestation?

Embassy attestation involves certifying your documents at the embassy or consulate of the country where you want to use the documents (in this case, the UAE Embassy abroad or a foreign embassy in the UAE).

It verifies that:

• The document was properly legalized in the country of issuance

• The document is authentic and can be accepted for official purposes abroad

  
  

What is MOFA Attestation?

MOFA attestation is the final verification step done inside the UAE.The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) confirms that the Embassy's attestation is genuine and approves the document for use with:

• UAE Immigration

• Courts and legal bodies

• Ministry of Education

• Employment purposes

• Step-by-Step: How to Attest Your Documents

  
  

Step 1: Notarization (If Required)

If the document is from a private source (like a university, marriage office, or private company), it may first require notarization by a recognized notary public in the country where it was issued.

Step 2: Legalization by Local Authorities

Before reaching the embassy, the document often needs to be authenticated by:

• Ministry of Education (for degrees)

• Ministry of Justice (for legal documents)

• Chamber of Commerce (for business documents)

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs (in your home country)

  
  

Step 3: Embassy Attestation

After internal legalization, submit the document to the UAE Embassy (if you are abroad) or the foreign embassy (if you are in the UAE). The embassy will stamp or seal the document after verifying the authenticity of the prior attestations.

Step 4: MOFA Attestation in the UAE

Once the document is back in the UAE (or if it was issued locally), it must be presented to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) for the final attestation.

This confirms full acceptance for official UAE purposes.

• MOFA Locations: Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Sharjah, UAE

• Processing Time: Same-day or 1–2 working days (standard service)

  
  

Documents Commonly Attested

• Educational certificates (degrees, diplomas, transcripts)

• Birth, marriage, and divorce certificates

• Police clearance certificates

• Business documents (licenses, contracts, MOAs)

• Medical reports and health certificates

• Powers of Attorney (POA)

  
  

Costs Involved (Indicative)

Service	Approximate Cost
Notarization	Varies (home country)
Ministry Legalization (Home Country)	USD 50–100
UAE Embassy Attestation	USD 50–150 per document
MOFA UAE Attestation	AED 150–2500 (depending on document type)

Prices vary depending on document type, country of issuance, and urgency.

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