FMFA Full Authentication
FMFA Full Authentication
Nigerian documents must be authenticated by the Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs (FMFA) in Abuja before they hold legal weight in the UAE. The FMFA authentication process follows verification by the relevant issuing authority and serves as the federal government endorsement of your document.
Green Apple Attest manages the entire process from initial verification to final MOFA attestation in the UAE. We work with government offices in Abuja and Lagos, the UAE Embassy in Nigeria, and our UAE team to ensure seamless processing without the delays that are common when navigating the Nigerian bureaucracy independently.
Our service covers all document types: educational certificates from WAEC to university degrees, civil documents, police clearances from the NPF, professional registrations, and commercial documents. With a dedicated team on the ground in Abuja, we know the FMFA process intimately and can anticipate and resolve issues before they cause delays.
Documents Required
- Original document requiring authentication
- Certified true copy of the document (where applicable)
- Clear colour copy of your Nigerian passport (data page)
- Clear colour copy of Nigerian national ID card
- Clear colour copy of UAE visa or Emirates ID (if applicable)
- Power of Attorney authorising Green Apple Attest
Special Requirements
- • Documents issued in states outside Abuja may require state-level verification before FMFA submission.
How It Works
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1Submit your original documents and identification for review by our team.
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2We obtain verification from the relevant Nigerian issuing authority.
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3Documents are submitted to the FMFA in Abuja for federal authentication.
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4UAE Embassy legalisation is completed in Nigeria.
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5MOFA attestation is processed in the UAE and documents are delivered to you.
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- Begin the process well in advance of your UAE deadline. Nigerian government processing times can be unpredictable, and allowing buffer time prevents last-minute stress.
- Ensure your passport name matches the name on your documents. Discrepancies will cause delays at the FMFA. If your name has changed, bring supporting documentation.
- If you have documents from multiple Nigerian states, submit them all at once. We process them in parallel to save time.
Frequently Asked Questions
FMFA processing in Abuja typically takes 7 to 14 working days. The full chain including issuing authority verification, UAE Embassy, and MOFA usually takes 20 to 25 working days. Timelines can vary based on document type and current processing volumes.
The FMFA has offices in both Abuja and Lagos. We use whichever office provides the fastest turnaround for your specific document type. Most authentication is processed through the Abuja headquarters, but certain document types can be handled in Lagos.
Educational certificates require verification from the issuing institution or relevant body such as WAEC, NECO, or NUC. Police clearances must come directly from the NPF. Civil documents may need verification from the state registry. We handle all prior verifications as part of the service.
In the Nigerian context, authentication refers to the FMFA process of confirming a document is genuine. Attestation is the broader term covering the entire chain from issuing authority to MOFA. Green Apple Attest handles the complete attestation chain, which includes FMFA authentication as one stage.
Quick Facts
- Processing Time
- 14-20 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 400
- Country
- Nigeria
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
Questions About This Service?
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Other Nigeria Services
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.
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