Australia Certificate Attestation

Australia

Oceania

GreenAttest provides streamlined document authentication through the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Apostille service under the Hague Convention framework. As the UAE has accepted Apostille for certain document types, we ensure your Australian documents carry the correct DFAT Apostille or full embassy attestation based on the specific UAE authority requirements.

Australian certificate attestation involves DFAT (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade) Apostille authentication. As an Apostille Convention member, Australian documents follow a streamlined process.

Services We Offer for Australia

DFAT Apostille Service

Complete Apostille issuance through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for Australian documents, including prior notarization and certification to meet DFAT submission requirements.

8-12 business days

Australian Degree Attestation

Full authentication of university degrees and transcripts from TEQSA-registered institutions, covering certified copy issuance, notarization, DFAT Apostille, and UAE embassy attestation where required.

12-18 business days

AFP Police Check Bundle

Coordinated Australian Federal Police national check application and express DFAT Apostille processing to preserve certificate validity for UAE immigration and employment purposes.

10-15 business days

Healthcare Professional Package

Specialized authentication for Australian healthcare workers, covering AHPRA registration verification, degree Apostille, specialist qualification certificates, and professional reference authentication for UAE health authority licensing.

14-20 business days

ASIC Corporate Document Service

Authentication of Australian Securities and Investments Commission documents including company extracts, certificates of registration, and corporate governance documents for UAE business licensing and company formation.

10-14 business days

Express Australian Processing

Priority DFAT submission with expedited Apostille issuance and fast-track UAE embassy processing for urgent employment offers, visa deadlines, or business registration timelines.

5-8 business days

Document Types Covered

Educational

Personal

Commercial

Requirements

Original documents
Passport copy
DFAT Apostille

Special Requirements

Important to Know

• Australian educational documents from universities registered with the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) are processed through a streamlined DFAT pathway. Documents from non-TEQSA-registered providers require additional verification. GreenAttest confirms registration status before initiating the Apostille process.
• Corporate documents from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) must include a current company extract dated within 30 days of submission. GreenAttest obtains fresh ASIC extracts as part of the corporate authentication package to ensure compliance with DFAT and UAE requirements.

Attestation Process

1
Document collection
2
DFAT Apostille
3
UAE Embassy legalization
4
MOFA attestation
5
Delivery

Insider Tips

Request certified copies of Australian documents directly from the issuing state or territory registry rather than using notarized photocopies, as DFAT Apostille requirements are stricter for copied documents versus registry-certified originals.
Australian police checks from the Australian Federal Police (AFP) or state police services have a 12-month validity period. Plan your authentication timeline to ensure the check remains valid through your UAE visa application process.
If you hold qualifications assessed by a relevant Australian authority (such as AQF-registered qualifications), include the assessment documentation alongside your degree certificate to facilitate faster UAE credential recognition.

Frequently Asked Questions

Australia is a signatory to the Hague Apostille Convention, and DFAT issues Apostilles for Australian documents. While the UAE joined the Hague Convention in 2023, some UAE authorities still require full embassy attestation for certain document types. GreenAttest determines the correct pathway for your specific document and intended use.

DFAT issues Apostilles for documents that have been properly certified. The process requires documents to be notarized by an Australian notary public or justice of the peace, then submitted to DFAT for Apostille issuance. GreenAttest manages the entire process including arranging notarization through our Australian partner network.

Frequently processed documents include university degrees from Australian institutions, state and territory police clearance certificates, birth and marriage certificates from state registries, professional registrations (AHPRA for healthcare, Engineers Australia membership), and corporate documents from ASIC.

Yes, we handle documents from all six states and two territories. Each state registry has different procedures for issuing certified copies, but DFAT Apostille processing is centralized in Canberra. Our team ensures documents from any state are properly prepared for DFAT submission.

A DFAT Apostille is a single certification under the Hague Convention that may be sufficient for UAE authorities that accept Apostille. Full embassy attestation involves additional processing by the UAE embassy in Canberra after DFAT authentication. GreenAttest advises which pathway your document requires based on its intended use in the UAE.