UAE Certificate Attestation
UAE
UAE MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) attestation is the final step in the document legalization process. All foreign documents must receive MOFA attestation to be legally valid in the UAE.
Green Apple handles MOFA attestation directly, with established relationships and streamlined processing to ensure the fastest turnaround times available.
Services We Offer for UAE
UAE Embassy Attestation
Complete UAE Embassy stamp on educational, personal, and commercial documents following full prior authentication from issuing authorities.
MOFA Final Stamp
Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation in the UAE, the last step that makes your documents legally recognized across all Emirates and government departments.
Same-Day Priority Attestation
Expedited single-day processing for urgent employment offers, visa deadlines, or business contract requirements. Documents submitted and returned within the same business day.
Employment Visa Document Package
Bundled attestation of degree certificates, experience letters, police clearance, and medical fitness reports required for UAE employment visa processing.
Family Visa Attestation
Attestation of marriage certificates, birth certificates, and dependent documents needed for UAE family/spouse visa sponsorship applications.
Commercial Document Attestation
Legalization of trade licenses, articles of incorporation, board resolutions, powers of attorney, and commercial invoices for business operations in the UAE.
Document Types Covered
Requirements
- Original attested documents
- Passport copy
- Emirates ID copy
Special Requirements
- • All educational documents issued by private universities must include verification from the University Grants Commission (UGC) or equivalent national accreditation body before UAE Embassy submission.
- • Commercial documents for UAE free zone company formation require attestation from the local Chamber of Commerce in the country of origin, in addition to the standard embassy attestation chain.
Attestation Process
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1Document review
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2MOFA submission
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3Attestation stamping
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4Collection and delivery
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- Start the attestation process at least 2-3 weeks before your planned travel date to the UAE, even if you intend to use express services, as earlier steps in the chain may require additional time.
- Ensure all documents are original or properly certified copies; photocopies, laminated certificates, and documents with corrections or white-out marks will be rejected by the UAE Embassy.
- If you hold a residence visa for a UAE free zone, confirm with your free zone authority whether additional attestation steps are required beyond standard MOFA stamping.
Frequently Asked Questions
All personal, educational, and commercial documents need attestation for use in the UAE. This includes degree certificates, marriage certificates, birth certificates, police clearance certificates, commercial invoices, powers of attorney, and board resolutions. Each document must first be authenticated by the issuing country's authorities before UAE Embassy attestation.
Standard UAE MOFA attestation takes 5-7 business days through our regular service. We also offer express processing in 2-3 business days and same-day attestation for urgent requirements. Same-day service is subject to document type and embassy workload, so we recommend contacting us early for time-sensitive cases.
The complete attestation chain involves multiple steps: first, notarization or authentication from the issuing authority, then state-level attestation (such as HRD or SDM), followed by MEA (Ministry of External Affairs) or equivalent national attestation, then UAE Embassy attestation, and finally MOFA stamping in the UAE. GreenAttest manages every step from start to finish.
Yes, once your documents receive the final MOFA stamp, they are valid for use across all seven Emirates including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Umm Al Quwain. A single attestation covers all government departments, free zones, courts, and immigration authorities throughout the UAE.
Yes, GreenAttest offers genuine same-day UAE Embassy attestation for eligible documents. We maintain direct coordination with embassy officials and submit documents during priority processing windows. This service is ideal for professionals who have received urgent job offers or businesses facing tight contract deadlines.
Quick Facts
- Typical Processing Time
- 1-3 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 150
- Region
- Middle East
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
Questions About UAE Attestation?
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