Degree Certificate Attestation
Get your degree attested end-to-end — from pickup at your door to final MOFA stamp — so your career or education plans in the UAE stay on track.
Degree attestation unlocks employment eligibility and professional licensing across the UAE and GCC. Green Apple handles every step — from university verification to final MOFA stamp — so your career stays on track without delays. Whether you hold a bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree, our team ensures your credentials meet every requirement set by UAE authorities.
Degree certificate attestation is a critical requirement for professionals and students seeking opportunities in the UAE. This process verifies the authenticity of your educational credentials, ensuring they are recognized by employers, universities, and government bodies.
The attestation process involves verification from the issuing institution, authentication by the home country's foreign affairs ministry, UAE embassy attestation, and final MOFA stamping in the UAE.
Green Apple Documents Clearing handles the entire process end-to-end, with free collection and delivery within the UAE. Our team ensures your degree certificate receives proper attestation at every stage, making your transition to the UAE seamless for work, study, or business purposes.
Documents required
- 01 Original degree certificate
- 02 Passport copy (with valid UAE visa page)
- 03 Transcript of records
- 04 Passport-size photographs
- 05 Emirates ID copy (if applicable)
Special requirements
- § Degrees from unaccredited institutions or distance-learning programs may require additional verification from the issuing country's education ministry before attestation can proceed.
- § Degrees issued by institutions in countries without a UAE embassy require attestation through a designated third-country embassy, which Green Apple coordinates on your behalf.
- § Engineering, medical, and legal degrees often require supplementary verification from the relevant UAE professional authority (e.g., DHA for healthcare, MOEI for engineering) in addition to standard MOFA attestation.
Attestation procedure
- 01 Document collection and initial verification
- 02 Notarization in the issuing country
- 03 Home country Foreign Affairs attestation
- 04 UAE Embassy attestation in the issuing country
- 05 MOFA attestation in the UAE
- 06 Delivery of attested documents
Insider tips
Frequently asked questions
All foreign degrees require attestation for employment, professional licensing, and higher education enrollment in the UAE. This includes bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional certificates from any country outside the UAE.
Standard processing takes 7-15 business days depending on the issuing country. Green Apple offers express processing in as few as 3-5 business days for urgent employment or visa deadlines.
You will need the original degree certificate, official transcripts, a copy of your passport, and any previous attestation stamps (if applicable). Some countries also require a letter from the university confirming your enrollment and graduation.
Yes. If your university has closed or merged with another institution, we coordinate with the relevant education ministry or successor institution to obtain the required verification before proceeding with attestation.
For most employment and licensing purposes in the UAE, MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) attestation is the final step. However, some free zones and professional bodies may require an additional stamp from the relevant emirate-level authority.
Costs vary based on the issuing country and processing speed. Contact Green Apple for a precise quote — we provide transparent pricing with no hidden fees, and our rates include document collection and delivery within the UAE.
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