Degree Certificate Attestation
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
- Original degree certificate
- Passport copy (with valid UAE visa page)
- Transcript of records
- Passport-size photographs
- 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 Process
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1Document collection and initial verification
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2Notarization in the issuing country
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3Home country Foreign Affairs attestation
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4UAE Embassy attestation in the issuing country
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5MOFA attestation in the UAE
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6Delivery of attested documents
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- Request your transcript alongside your degree certificate — many UAE employers and licensing bodies require both documents attested as a set.
- If your degree was issued in a language other than English or Arabic, get it translated by a certified legal translator before starting the attestation process to avoid delays.
- Keep at least two certified copies of your attested degree. Replacement processing for lost attested documents takes significantly longer than the original attestation.
- Start the attestation process before arriving in the UAE. Employers often set strict onboarding deadlines, and processing from abroad can run concurrently with visa applications.
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.
Quick Facts
- Typical Processing Time
- 7-10 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 350
- Certificate Type
- Educational
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
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