MEA, UAE Embassy, and MOFA Attestation – Complete Guide

If you need to use educational, personal, or commercial documents in the UAE, they must go through a three-step attestation process:

MEA (Ministry of External Affairs) Attestation – Confirms the document’s authenticity in the issuing country.

UAE Embassy Attestation – Legalizes the document for use in the UAE.

MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Attestation – Final attestation in the UAE for official recognition.

This guide explains each step, costs, and processing times to help you navigate the attestation process smoothly.

Step 1: MEA Attestation (Issuing Country)

What is MEA Attestation?MEA attestation is done by the Ministry of External Affairs in the document’s issuing country. It confirms that the document is genuine before it is sent for UAE Embassy attestation.

Documents That Need MEA Attestation:

Educational Certificates (Degrees, Diplomas, School Certificates)

Personal Documents (Birth, Marriage, Divorce, Death Certificates)

Commercial Documents (Trade Licenses, MOA, AOA, Power of Attorney)

How to Get MEA Attestation?

1. Get the document notarized by a Notary Public.

2. Get State HRD/Home Department attestation (for educational & personal documents).

3. Submit to MEA for attestation.

   
   

Processing Time: 3–15 working days

Step 2: UAE Embassy Attestation (Issuing Country)

What is UAE Embassy Attestation?After MEA attestation, the document must be attested by the UAE Embassy or Consulate in the issuing country.

Why is it Required?

Confirms the document’s authenticity for use in the UAE.

Required for visa applications, employment, higher education, and business transactions.

How to Get UAE Embassy Attestation?

1. Submit the MEA-attested document to the UAE Embassy in the issuing country.

2. Pay the required fees and wait for processing.

3. Collect the attested document or opt for courier delivery.

Processing Time: 3–5 working days

Cost Estimate: AED 200 – AED 500 per document

Step 3: MOFA Attestation in UAE

What is MOFA Attestation? The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) UAE is the final step in attestation, making the document legally valid for official use in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and other emirates.

Why is MOFA Attestation Required?

Visa Processing (Employment, Family, Investor)

Higher Education Admissions in UAE Universities

Business & Trade (Setting up a company, signing contracts)

How to Get MOFA Attestation in UAE?

1. Submit the UAE Embassy-attested document to MOFA UAE.

2. Pay MOFA fees online or at the service center.

3. Receive the final MOFA stamp.

   
   

MOFA Attestation Fees (2025):

Personal & Educational Documents – AED 150 to 450 per document

Commercial Documents – AED 2,000 per document Urgent Processing (24-48 Hours) – Additional charges apply

Processing Time: 1–3 working days

Where to Get MOFA Attestation in UAE?

at Amazon Attestation office in all over UAE

Online: MOFA office Visit www.mofaic.gov.ae to apply online.

Why Choose Amazon Attestation Services?

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Fast & Reliable Processing – Urgent attestation available.

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