Diploma Certificate Attestation
Diploma certificate attestation validates your technical or vocational qualifications for use in the UAE. Whether you hold a polytechnic diploma, professional certification, or technical qualification, proper attestation is essential for employment eligibility.
Our experienced team navigates the attestation requirements for diplomas from over 105 countries, ensuring your qualifications are recognized and accepted throughout the UAE and GCC region.
Documents Required
- Original diploma certificate
- Passport copy with valid visa
- Transcript or mark sheets
- Passport-size photographs
Special Requirements
- • Diplomas from online-only or correspondence programs require a letter from the issuing institution confirming the program's accreditation status and mode of study.
- • Technical and vocational diplomas in healthcare, aviation, or maritime fields may require additional verification from UAE sector-specific regulatory bodies before MOFA attestation.
Attestation Process
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1Document review and verification
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2Home country authentication
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3UAE Embassy legalization
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4MOFA final attestation
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5Document delivery
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- Verify your institution's accreditation status before starting — attestation requests for diplomas from unrecognized institutions will be rejected, wasting time and fees.
- If your diploma was issued more than 10 years ago, contact your institution early to confirm they can still provide verification letters, as some schools archive or purge older records.
- Bundle your diploma with any related transcripts or competency certificates for simultaneous attestation — this saves both time and processing costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
All recognized diplomas qualify, including vocational diplomas, higher national diplomas, postgraduate diplomas, and professional certification diplomas. The key requirement is that the issuing institution must be accredited by the relevant education authority in your home country.
The process follows the same chain — notarization, home country foreign affairs, UAE embassy, and MOFA. However, diplomas from vocational or technical institutes sometimes require an additional step: verification from the relevant trade or industry body in your country of origin.
Standard diploma attestation takes 10-15 business days. Express processing is available in 5-7 business days. Timelines depend on the issuing country and whether additional trade body verification is needed.
Yes, original diploma certificates are required for attestation. Green Apple provides secure handling, tracking, and insured courier services to protect your documents throughout the entire process.
Yes. Once MOFA-attested, your diploma is recognized across all seven Emirates. Some free zones may request an additional equivalency check, which Green Apple can facilitate.
Quick Facts
- Typical Processing Time
- 7-10 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 300
- Certificate Type
- Educational
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
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