Nigeria Certificate Attestation
Nigeria
Nigeria certificate attestation services covering educational, personal, and commercial documents for Nigerian nationals in the UAE.
Services We Offer for Nigeria
FMFA Full Authentication
Complete processing through the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja, including prior issuing-authority verification, notarization, FMFA legalization, and UAE embassy attestation.
WAEC/NECO Certificate Attestation
End-to-end authentication of West African Examinations Council or National Examinations Council certificates, including online verification, WAEC confirmation letter, FMFA processing, and UAE embassy attestation.
Nigerian Degree Authentication
Full attestation of university degrees from NUC-accredited institutions, covering registrar verification, notarization, FMFA legalization, and UAE embassy attestation for employment or further education.
NPF Police Certificate Bundle
Priority processing of Nigeria Police Force character certificates through the complete authentication chain with expedited FMFA handling to preserve certificate validity for UAE visa timelines.
Professional Registration Attestation
Authentication of professional body registrations including MDCN (medical), COREN (engineering), NBA (legal), and ICAN (accounting) certificates for UAE professional licensing requirements.
Nigerian Commercial Document Service
Authentication of Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) documents, tax clearance certificates from FIRS, and commercial agreements for UAE business registration and trade licensing purposes.
Document Types Covered
Requirements
- Original documents
- Passport copy
- Nigerian FMFA authentication
Special Requirements
- • Nigerian educational certificates must include original institution verification letters signed by the registrar and bearing the institution's official stamp. For WAEC certificates, a confirmation letter from WAEC headquarters in Lagos is required. GreenAttest obtains these verification letters as part of the standard authentication package.
- • Documents issued by Nigerian state governments (such as state-level birth certificates or local government marriage certificates) require authentication by the state Ministry of Justice before federal-level FMFA processing. Our team coordinates with the appropriate state ministry to complete this intermediate step.
Attestation Process
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1Document collection
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2Nigerian authentication
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3UAE Embassy legalization
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4MOFA attestation
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5Delivery
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- Verify your WAEC or NECO result through the official online verification portal before initiating the authentication process, as FMFA requires confirmation that the certificate matches the examination body's records.
- Nigerian police character certificates from the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) have a limited validity window. Begin the FMFA authentication process immediately upon receipt to ensure the certificate remains valid through UAE visa processing.
- If your name differs between documents (for example, maiden name on a degree versus married name on a passport), obtain a sworn affidavit and deed poll before starting authentication, as mismatched names will cause rejection at FMFA or the UAE embassy.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs (FMFA) in Abuja is the designated Nigerian authority for authenticating documents intended for international use. All documents must be verified by the relevant issuing body and notarized before submission to FMFA for legalization, which is required before the UAE embassy can perform attestation.
Commonly required documents include WAEC/NECO certificates, university degrees from NUC-accredited institutions, birth certificates from the National Population Commission (NPC), police character certificates from the Nigeria Police Force, professional licences (such as MDCN or COREN registration), and marriage certificates.
Documents first undergo verification by the issuing authority (such as the university or WAEC). They are then notarized by a Nigerian notary public and submitted to FMFA in Abuja for legalization. Once FMFA stamps the document, it proceeds to the UAE embassy for final attestation. GreenAttest handles every stage.
Yes, we process documents from all 36 states and the FCT. Our logistics network collects documents from across Nigeria and routes them through the centralized FMFA office in Abuja. State-level verification is coordinated directly with issuing bodies in each state.
Documents from institutions without National Universities Commission (NUC) accreditation face additional scrutiny. GreenAttest advises on alternative verification pathways and can coordinate with the institution and relevant regulatory bodies to establish document authenticity before FMFA submission.
Quick Facts
- Typical Processing Time
- 7-10 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 350
- Region
- Africa
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
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