Educational Document Attestation
Educational Document Attestation
Filipino professionals are among the largest expatriate groups in the UAE, and their educational documents must be fully attested for employment, professional licensing, and career advancement. Philippine degrees, diplomas, and transcripts require authentication by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) before proceeding to UAE Embassy attestation and MOFA stamping.
The process begins with verification that the educational institution is recognized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) and that the document bears the correct institutional seals. DFA authentication confirms the document's legitimacy, and the subsequent embassy and MOFA steps make it legally valid across the UAE.
GreenAttest handles the complete chain for all types of Philippine educational documents, from university degrees and professional diplomas to technical-vocational certificates and board examination results. We also assist with CHED verification when required and coordinate with the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) for licensed professionals.
Documents Required
- Original diploma or degree certificate
- Official Transcript of Records (TOR)
- CHED certification or recognition (for private institutions)
- PRC license or board certificate (for regulated professions)
- Passport copy of the document holder
- School ID or alumni verification (if requested by DFA)
Special Requirements
- • Graduates of state universities and colleges (SUCs) may process DFA authentication faster, but private institution graduates need to confirm CHED recognition status first.
- • Technical-vocational (TESDA) certificates follow the same chain but may require TESDA verification in addition to DFA authentication.
How It Works
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1Submit your educational documents to GreenAttest for pre-screening.
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2We verify institutional recognition and document authenticity.
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3Documents are submitted to the DFA for red ribbon authentication.
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4DFA-authenticated documents are forwarded to the UAE Embassy in Manila.
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5Embassy-stamped documents are shipped to our UAE office for MOFA attestation.
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6Fully attested educational documents are delivered to your UAE address.
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- Process your Transcript of Records alongside your diploma. UAE employers and licensing bodies almost always require both, and processing them together saves significant time and cost.
- For nursing, engineering, and other PRC-regulated professions, attest your PRC license at the same time as your degree. UAE licensing authorities (DHA, DOH, HAAD) require both attested documents.
- If your diploma was issued more than 10 years ago, request a verification letter from your university before starting. This preempts any questions the DFA may have about older documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not always. DFA authenticates documents based on institutional recognition. However, some UAE employers and licensing bodies require a separate CHED certification confirming your institution and program are recognized. GreenAttest advises on whether CHED certification is needed for your specific case.
Yes. PRC licenses, board certificates, and other professional documents can be attested through the same DFA-Embassy-MOFA chain. GreenAttest processes them together with your degree for efficiency.
Standard processing takes 15-20 business days from DFA submission to MOFA completion. Express DFA processing can reduce the total to 10-15 business days. GreenAttest tracks your documents at each stage.
Closed institutions present challenges but not dead ends. GreenAttest coordinates with CHED to obtain verification of your enrollment and graduation, which serves as supporting documentation for DFA authentication.
Quick Facts
- Processing Time
- 10-15 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 275
- Country
- Philippines
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
Questions About This Service?
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