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Brazilian Degree Authentication
Comprehensive degree attestation including MEC verification for federal universities, state education board processing, Itamaraty legalization, and UAE consular attestation.
Brazilian university degrees require Cartorio notarization, Itamaraty legalization, and sworn translation before UAE employers and licensing bodies will accept them. Green Apple Attest manages the complete authentication chain for Brazilian academic credentials, ensuring your degree from any Brazilian university is fully recognized for UAE employment and professional licensing.
Brazil's higher education system produces graduates who are in high demand in the UAE, particularly in engineering, healthcare, technology, and business sectors. However, a Brazilian degree cannot be used for UAE employment or licensing until it has passed through the complete Brazilian authentication chain and been translated by a registered Tradutor Juramentado. This multi-step process is mandatory and must be completed in the correct sequence.
The chain begins with Cartorio notarization of the degree certificate and academic transcript. The notarized documents then proceed to Itamaraty for official legalization. A sworn translation from Portuguese to English (or Arabic) is required either before or after the Itamaraty step, depending on the UAE authority's requirements. Finally, the authenticated and translated degree may need UAE MOFA attestation as a final step.
Green Apple Attest handles this entire process for graduates of all Brazilian universities — from USP, UNICAMP, and UFRJ to private institutions and technical faculties across all 26 states. We understand the specific requirements of each step, the regional variations in Cartorio and Itamaraty procedures, and the expectations of UAE licensing bodies in regulated professions.
For healthcare professionals (CRM-registered doctors, COREN-registered nurses), engineers (CREA-registered), and other regulated professions, we ensure your degree authentication package includes all supplementary documentation that UAE professional licensing authorities require alongside the primary degree.
Documents required
- 01 Original Brazilian university degree (diploma) or certified copy from the university
- 02 Official academic transcript (historico escolar) from the degree-granting institution
- 03 Clear photocopy of your valid passport and CPF
- 04 Completed Green Apple Attest service request form
- 05 Authorization letter (procuracao) granting Green Apple Attest permission to process the documents
- 06 Professional registration certificate (CRM, CREA, CRC, OAB, etc.) if authenticating for a regulated profession
- 07 University recognition letter (for degrees from private institutions or newer universities)
Special requirements
- § Degrees from Brazilian institutions that have since been closed, merged, or lost MEC accreditation may require additional verification from the Ministry of Education before the authentication chain can proceed.
- § Revalidated degrees (diplomas revalidated by a Brazilian university for graduates of foreign institutions) follow a modified authentication path. Green Apple Attest advises on the specific requirements for revalidated credentials.
How it works
- 01 Submit your Brazilian degree, transcript, and supporting documents to Green Apple Attest via secure courier or at our UAE office.
- 02 We verify the documents, confirm the issuing university and state, and determine the complete authentication path including Cartorio, Itamaraty, and sworn translation requirements.
- 03 Cartorio notarization is arranged in the correct Brazilian state through our authorized representatives.
- 04 The notarized documents proceed to Itamaraty for official legalization.
- 05 Sworn translation by a registered Tradutor Juramentado is coordinated at the appropriate stage in the chain.
- 06 The fully authenticated and translated degree package is shipped to your UAE address, ready for MOFA attestation or direct submission to your employer or licensing body.
Insider tips
Frequently asked questions
Most UAE employers and licensing bodies require both the degree (diploma) and the academic transcript (historico escolar) to be authenticated. Green Apple Attest recommends processing both simultaneously to avoid delays in your employment or licensing application.
The complete chain — Cartorio, Itamaraty, and sworn translation — typically takes 5-8 weeks. Express processing is available for urgent employment or licensing deadlines. Green Apple Attest provides a detailed timeline based on your degree's state of origin and current processing volumes.
Degrees from private Brazilian universities that are recognized by the Ministry of Education (MEC) follow the same authentication chain as public university degrees. If the institution's recognition status is unclear, Green Apple Attest can verify MEC accreditation before proceeding.
For regulated professions in the UAE, some licensing authorities require your Brazilian professional registration certificate alongside the degree. Green Apple Attest advises on the full document set based on your specific profession and the UAE licensing body's requirements.
Yes. Postgraduate specializations, MBA programs, mestrado (master's), and doutorado (doctoral) degrees all follow the same authentication chain. Green Apple Attest handles all levels of Brazilian academic credentials.
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