Australia · Oceania
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.
DFAT Apostille service for Australian documents destined for the UAE. We manage the complete process from document preparation through Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade apostille to UAE MOFA attestation.
Australia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) issues apostilles for Australian documents. For UAE use, an apostille from DFAT may be sufficient for some purposes, but many UAE authorities also require subsequent MOFA attestation to fully accept the document.
Green Apple Attest handles the complete apostille and attestation chain for Australian documents. We coordinate with DFAT in Canberra to obtain the apostille, then ensure any additional UAE-side processing is completed so your document is accepted without question by UAE employers, government agencies, and licensing bodies.
Our service covers all document types that DFAT apostilles: educational certificates, civil documents such as birth and marriage certificates, police checks, professional registrations, and corporate filings. We understand the specific DFAT requirements for each document category and prepare your submission accordingly.
Documents required
- 01 Original document or certified copy requiring apostille
- 02 Clear colour copy of your Australian passport
- 03 Clear colour copy of UAE visa or Emirates ID (if applicable)
- 04 Completed DFAT apostille application form
- 05 Power of Attorney authorising Green Apple Attest (if required)
- 06 Additional certifications from issuing body (if required by DFAT)
Special requirements
- § Some documents require certification by a specific Australian authority before DFAT will issue an apostille.
How it works
- 01 Submit your documents and identification for review and DFAT preparation.
- 02 We arrange any required certifications and submit to DFAT in Canberra for apostille.
- 03 The apostilled document is reviewed and any additional UAE-side requirements are confirmed.
- 04 MOFA attestation is completed in the UAE if required by the requesting authority.
- 05 Fully processed documents are delivered to you with a completion report.
Insider tips
Frequently asked questions
The UAE recognises Hague Apostilles, but in practice many UAE authorities, employers, and free zones also require MOFA attestation after the apostille. We advise on a case-by-case basis and complete MOFA attestation when needed to ensure your document is accepted.
DFAT standard processing takes 5 to 10 working days once they receive the documents. The full chain including preparation, DFAT apostille, and any UAE-side attestation typically takes 12 to 18 working days.
DFAT can apostille both original documents and certified copies, depending on the document type. For some documents, DFAT requires a copy certified by a specific authority. We advise on the correct format for your document type.
No. If you are in the UAE, send your documents to our UAE office. If you are in Australia, send them to our Australian partner. In both cases, we handle the DFAT submission in Canberra on your behalf.
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