Sri Lanka · Asia
Educational Certificate Attestation
Attestation of university degrees, diplomas, O/L and A/L certificates with prior verification from UGC or Department of Examinations as required.
Educational Certificate Attestation processes Sri Lankan degrees, diplomas, and school certificates through the relevant verification authorities, Foreign Affairs authentication, and UAE Embassy chain. GreenAttest manages the complete attestation pathway for Sri Lankan professionals and students.
Sri Lankan educational documents require verification by the University Grants Commission (UGC) for university degrees, the Department of Examinations for O-Level and A-Level certificates, or the relevant professional body for vocational qualifications. This verification step must be completed before the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will authenticate the documents.
The Sri Lankan educational attestation chain follows a clear sequence: institutional verification, UGC or Department of Examinations endorsement, Ministry of Foreign Affairs authentication, UAE Embassy attestation, and MOFA stamping. GreenAttest coordinates each step through our Colombo office, ensuring your educational documents move through the system without delays.
This service covers all types of Sri Lankan educational documents, from school leaving certificates and GCE O-Level/A-Level results to bachelor's and master's degrees from state and private universities. We also handle professional qualifications from bodies such as CIMA, ACCA, and the Sri Lanka Medical Council.
Documents required
- 01 Original degree, diploma, or school certificate
- 02 Official transcript or results statement
- 03 UGC verification letter (for university degrees, GreenAttest can arrange)
- 04 NIC copy
- 05 Passport copy
- 06 Authorization letter for representative processing
Special requirements
- § Degrees from foreign universities with Sri Lankan campuses follow the attestation chain of the country where the parent university is located, not the Sri Lankan chain.
- § Graduates of the Open University of Sri Lanka may need additional verification due to the distance-learning nature of the program.
How it works
- 01 Submit your educational documents to GreenAttest for pre-screening.
- 02 We arrange UGC verification or Department of Examinations endorsement as required.
- 03 Verified documents are submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for authentication.
- 04 Foreign Affairs-authenticated documents are forwarded to the UAE Embassy in Colombo.
- 05 Embassy-stamped documents are shipped to our UAE office for MOFA attestation.
- 06 Fully attested educational certificates are delivered to your UAE address.
Insider tips
Frequently asked questions
UGC verification is required for university degrees from both state and private universities. GCE O-Level and A-Level certificates need endorsement from the Department of Examinations instead. Technical and vocational qualifications may require verification from the relevant professional body.
The complete process takes 15-25 business days depending on the document type and whether UGC verification is needed. UGC verification alone can take 5-10 business days. GreenAttest provides a specific timeline during the initial consultation.
Yes, provided the private university is recognized by the UGC and the degree program is approved. GreenAttest checks the UGC recognition status of your institution before proceeding with attestation.
If your UAE employer or institution requires them, yes. O-Level and A-Level results are separate documents and each requires its own attestation. GreenAttest processes them together for efficiency.
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Visa, job, university, company formation — share the objective and we'll return a full attestation plan with timelines and fees within one business day.