Canadian Degree Attestation
Canadian Degree Attestation
Canadian degrees are highly regarded in the UAE, but they must pass through the complete Canadian authentication chain before UAE employers, licensing bodies, and universities will accept them. This chain includes provincial authentication (varying by province), Global Affairs Canada authentication, and UAE Embassy legalization. Missing or incorrectly completing any step will result in rejection and delays that can cost you a job offer or licensing window.
Green Apple Attest specializes in Canadian degree authentication for UAE use. We handle degrees from universities and colleges across all provinces and territories — from the University of Toronto and McGill to UBC, the University of Alberta, and every institution in between. Our team understands which provincial body authenticates educational documents in each province, what format GAC requires, and what supporting documents the UAE Embassy expects alongside the degree.
This service covers bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and professional degrees as well as college diplomas, graduate certificates, and professional designations. For regulated professions in the UAE — healthcare, engineering, education, accounting — we ensure your academic credentials are authenticated in the format that the relevant UAE licensing authority requires.
Green Apple Attest also handles transcripts, completion letters, and supplementary academic documents when they need to accompany the primary degree through the authentication chain. We coordinate everything as a single package to ensure UAE authorities receive a complete, properly authenticated academic file.
Documents Required
- Original Canadian degree or diploma (or a certified copy from the university registrar)
- Official academic transcript from the degree-granting institution
- Clear photocopy of your valid passport (data page)
- Completed Green Apple Attest service request form
- Authorization letter granting Green Apple Attest permission to process the document
- Notarized copy of the degree if required by the issuing province
- Letter from the university confirming enrollment and graduation (if requested by UAE authority)
Special Requirements
- • Degrees from Quebec institutions, which operate under Civil Law traditions, may require authentication through the Chambre des notaires du Quebec rather than the standard provincial authentication path.
- • Degrees earned through partnership programs between Canadian and foreign institutions may require authentication from both countries. Green Apple Attest advises on the correct approach based on the specific program structure.
How It Works
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1Submit your Canadian degree, transcript, and supporting documents to Green Apple Attest via secure courier or at our UAE office.
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2We verify document authenticity, identify the issuing province, and determine the provincial authentication requirements.
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3Green Apple Attest arranges provincial authentication through the correct provincial authority.
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4The provincially authenticated degree proceeds to Global Affairs Canada for federal authentication.
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5After GAC authentication, we submit to the UAE Embassy in Ottawa for legalization.
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6The fully authenticated degree is securely shipped to your UAE address with a comprehensive processing report.
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- Contact your university's registrar office to request a certified copy of your degree and a sealed official transcript before starting the authentication process. Universities often take 2-3 weeks to fulfill these requests.
- If you graduated from a Quebec institution, be prepared for a distinct provincial authentication path that routes through Quebec-specific bodies rather than the standard provincial process used elsewhere in Canada.
- Healthcare professionals should confirm with the relevant UAE licensing authority (DHA, DOH, HAAD) whether they require the degree authenticated alongside your professional registration certificate, as requirements vary by emirate.
Frequently Asked Questions
In most cases, yes. Educational documents typically require provincial-level verification before GAC will accept them. The specific provincial body varies by province. Green Apple Attest identifies the correct path for your degree's province of origin.
The full chain — provincial, GAC, and UAE Embassy — typically takes 4-7 weeks. Green Apple Attest provides a detailed timeline based on your degree's province of origin and current processing volumes at each stage.
Yes. College diplomas, advanced diplomas, and graduate certificates from recognized Canadian colleges follow the same authentication chain as university degrees. Green Apple Attest handles all types of post-secondary credentials from Canadian institutions.
If your UAE employer or licensing body requires an authenticated transcript, it must go through the same chain as the degree. Green Apple Attest recommends processing both simultaneously to save time and ensure your academic file is complete.
Professional designations issued by Canadian regulatory bodies can be authenticated through the same chain. However, some UAE licensing authorities require the underlying degree in addition to the professional designation. Green Apple Attest advises on the full document set your UAE authority needs.
Quick Facts
- Processing Time
- 15-20 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 400
- Country
- Canada
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
Questions About This Service?
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