Kenya · Africa
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Authentication
Full authentication through Kenya's Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, including prior notarization by a registered Kenyan advocate, for all personal and professional documents.
Full authentication of Kenyan documents through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for UAE use. We manage the complete chain from Kenyan government verification through MFA legalisation to UAE Embassy and MOFA attestation.
Kenyan documents intended for use in the UAE must be authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Nairobi. This confirms the document is genuine and has been issued or certified by a recognised Kenyan authority. Without MFA authentication, UAE government bodies and employers will not accept your Kenyan documents.
Green Apple Attest provides a complete authentication service from Nairobi to the UAE. We coordinate with the relevant Kenyan issuing authorities, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the UAE Embassy in Nairobi, and the UAE MOFA to deliver documents that are fully attested and ready for any UAE government process.
Our Nairobi-based team handles the logistics on the ground while our UAE office manages the final MOFA stage, giving you a single point of contact for the entire process regardless of where you are based.
Documents required
- 01 Original document requiring authentication
- 02 Certified copy of the document (where applicable)
- 03 Clear colour copy of your Kenyan passport or national ID
- 04 Clear colour copy of your UAE visa or Emirates ID (if applicable)
- 05 Completed MFA application form
- 06 Power of Attorney authorising Green Apple Attest to act on your behalf
Special requirements
- § Educational documents must be verified by the relevant Kenyan authority before MFA authentication.
How it works
- 01 Submit your original documents and identification to Green Apple Attest for initial review.
- 02 Our Nairobi team obtains any necessary verification from the issuing authority.
- 03 Documents are submitted to the Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs for authentication.
- 04 UAE Embassy legalisation is completed in Nairobi.
- 05 Final MOFA attestation is processed in the UAE and documents are delivered to you.
Insider tips
Frequently asked questions
Standard MFA processing in Nairobi takes 7 to 10 working days. The full chain including UAE Embassy and MOFA typically takes 15 to 20 working days. Express processing may be available for urgent cases.
Yes. The majority of our Kenyan clients are based in the UAE. We handle the entire Nairobi process remotely through our local team. You only need to send your original documents to our UAE office.
The MFA authenticates educational certificates, civil documents such as birth and marriage certificates, police clearances, professional qualifications, and commercial documents. Each type may require prior verification from the issuing body.
Damaged or illegible documents may be rejected by the MFA. In most cases, you will need to obtain a replacement from the original issuing authority. We can advise on the process for specific document types.
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Express Kenyan Processing
Priority handling through all authentication stages with expedited Ministry submission and fast-track UAE embassy processing for urgent employment or residency deadlines.
Tell us what you're working toward. We'll map every stamp.
Visa, job, university, company formation — share the objective and we'll return a full attestation plan with timelines and fees within one business day.