Remote Processing for UAE-Based Clients
Remote Processing for UAE-Based Clients
For South Africans already living and working in the UAE, returning home to process document authentication is impractical and expensive. Green Apple Attest offers a complete remote processing service that handles every step in South Africa through our trusted network of agents in Pretoria, Johannesburg, and Cape Town.
Simply courier your original documents to our UAE office. We securely ship them to our South African team, who manage notarisation, DIRCO authentication, and UAE Embassy legalisation. Once the documents return to the UAE, we complete MOFA attestation and deliver them directly to you. The entire process is tracked online, and you receive regular status updates.
This service covers all document types: DHA certificates, SAPS clearances, university degrees, professional qualifications, and corporate documents. We have processed thousands of South African documents remotely and understand exactly how to navigate the system from 8,000 kilometres away.
Documents Required
- Original documents requiring authentication
- Clear colour copy of your South African ID or passport
- Clear colour copy of your UAE residence visa and Emirates ID
- Completed Green Apple Attest service request form
- Power of Attorney (template provided by Green Apple Attest)
- Prepaid return shipping label or delivery address in the UAE
How It Works
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1Drop off or courier your original documents to our Dubai or Abu Dhabi office.
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2We review all documents, confirm requirements, and ship securely to our Pretoria team.
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3Our South African agents complete notarisation, DIRCO authentication, and UAE Embassy legalisation.
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4Documents are returned to our UAE office via secure tracked courier.
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5We complete MOFA attestation and deliver the fully authenticated documents to you.
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- Send all documents you need authenticated in a single shipment. This saves on courier costs and allows us to process everything in parallel.
- Before sending originals, email us clear scans of every document. We can pre-check formats and identify any issues before your documents leave the UAE.
- Allow at least five weeks before your deadline when using remote processing to account for international shipping times in both directions.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can drop them off at our Dubai or Abu Dhabi office, or use a tracked courier service such as DHL or Aramex. We provide a secure receiving address and acknowledge receipt the same day. All documents are insured during transit and processing.
Our remote service typically takes 20 to 25 working days for the full chain. This is comparable to or faster than doing it yourself, because we eliminate waiting time between steps. Our agents in Pretoria handle each stage back-to-back without postal delays.
Yes. While DIRCO and the UAE Embassy are in Pretoria, we have agents across South Africa who can collect documents from DHA offices, universities, and SAPS in any major city. We route everything to Pretoria for the authentication stages.
If any authority rejects a document, we contact you immediately with the reason and recommended solution. Common issues include abridged certificates or outdated formats. We resolve most problems without needing you to send additional originals, using our local network.
Yes. All documents are insured during international shipping and while in our custody. We use tracked, signature-required courier services for all shipments between the UAE and South Africa.
Quick Facts
- Processing Time
- 20-28 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 550
- Country
- South Africa
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
Questions About This Service?
Our specialists know South Africa requirements inside out — call or message for free guidance.
Other South Africa Services
DIRCO Full Authentication
Complete processing through the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, including prior notarization and High Court verification, for all personal and educational documents.
DHA Certificate Authentication
End-to-end authentication of Department of Home Affairs certificates (birth, marriage, death) including request for unabridged versions, notarization, DIRCO processing, and UAE attestation.
SAPS Clearance Express
Priority processing of South African Police Service clearance certificates through the complete authentication chain with expedited DIRCO submission to preserve validity for UAE visa applications.
South African Degree Attestation
Full attestation of university degrees and diplomas including institutional verification, SAQA evaluation coordination, notarization, DIRCO authentication, and UAE embassy legalization.
Not Sure What Your Documents Need? We Are.
Tell us what you are trying to accomplish — visa, job, university, business setup — and we will map out every step. No obligations.