How to Get Certificate Attestation from Delhi for UAE: 2025

Planning to move to the UAE for work, study, family sponsorship, or business? If your documents are issued in India, especially from Delhi, getting them attested is a mandatory process. Certificate attestation confirms the authenticity of your document and makes it legally acceptable in the United Arab Emirates.

In this blog, we’ll guide you through the step-by-step process of certificate attestation from Delhi for the UAE, including timelines, fees, and document types.

What Is Certificate Attestation?

Certificate attestation is the process of validating documents through multiple authorities to prove their authenticity. This is required when presenting your documents to UAE-based institutions, such as employers, immigration, universities, or government offices.

Without proper attestation, your documents (educational, personal, or commercial) will not be recognized by UAE authorities.

Types of Certificates That Need Attestation

Educational Documents

• Degree Certificates

• Diploma Certificates

• Mark Sheets

• School Leaving Certificates

• Professional Course Certificates

Personal Documents

• Birth Certificates

• Marriage Certificates

• Divorce Decrees

• Death Certificates

• Police Clearance Certificates (PCC)

• Medical Certificates

Commercial Documents

• Power of Attorney

• Company Incorporation Certificates

• Trade Licenses

• Invoices and Agreements

Certificate Attestation Process in Delhi for UAE

The process includes four main steps before your document is valid for use in the UAE:

1. Notary Attestation (If Required)

Some personal documents may need initial notary attestation to confirm the document’s legitimacy.

2. State-Level Attestation

• For educational documents, attestation is done by the HRD (Human Resource Department) of the issuing state.

• For personal documents, it's done by the Home Department or General Administration Department (GAD).

Note: If the document is issued in a different state, it must be attested there before submission in Delhi.

3. MEA Attestation (Ministry of External Affairs – Delhi)

After state-level verification, the document must be stamped by the MEA, located in Patiala House, New Delhi.

⏱ Time: 1-5 working days Mandatory for all UAE-bound documents

4. UAE Embassy Attestation – New Delhi

Once the MEA seal is received, the document is submitted to the UAE Embassy in Delhi for authentication.

Location: Chanakyapuri, New Delhi⏱ Time: 2–3 working days

5. MOFA Attestation in the UAE

The final step is attestation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in the UAE, which gives your document full legal validity in the Emirates.

This step is typically done once you or your representative arrive in the UAE.

Attestation Fees in Delhi for UAE Documents

The cost of attestation depends on the type of document, urgency, and translation needs. Here's an estimate:

• Notary: ₹50–₹200

• HRD/Home Dept: ₹200–₹500

• MEA Attestation: ₹50–₹100 per document

• UAE Embassy Attestation: ₹2,000–₹3,000+

• MOFA UAE: AED 150–2500 (paid in the UAE)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

❓ How long does attestation from Delhi to UAE take?

It can take 5–10 working days depending on the document and processing time. Express services are also available.

❓ Is attestation required for job visas in the UAE?

Yes, most employers in the UAE require attested educational certificates for visa processing and employment verification.

❓ Can I get attestation without visiting Delhi?

Yes. With Amazon Attestation Services, you can courier your documents and we will handle the entire process for you.

❓ Is MOFA attestation required even after embassy attestation?

Yes. MOFA UAE attestation is the final and essential step to legalize your documents for official use inside the Emirates.

Final Thoughts

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