Professional document attestation for educational, personal, and commercial documents. We handle the full attestation chain — from the issuing authority and foreign ministry to the UAE embassy, MOFA, and certified Arabic translation.
Document attestation services in Dubai involve verifying and certifying your documents through the correct legal chain so they are accepted by UAE authorities. For documents issued abroad, this typically runs from the issuing authority and foreign ministry, through the UAE embassy, to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), followed by certified Arabic translation. For UAE-issued documents, the process may involve notarisation, MOFA attestation, and legal translation.
Documents issued in one country are not automatically accepted in another. To be used in the UAE — for employment, visas, education, licensing, marriage, or commercial purposes — they must go through the correct attestation chain. Our document attestation services in Dubai handle the entire process: document check, ministry and embassy attestation, MOFA attestation, legal translation, and final delivery, so your documents are accepted the first time.
Understanding the route your document must take — whether it comes into the UAE or goes out.
For a document issued abroad and used in the UAE, the traditional chain runs from notarisation or the issuing authority in the country of origin, through that country's foreign ministry, then the UAE embassy there, and finally the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), followed by Arabic legal translation.
The UAE is now a party to the Apostille Convention, which for documents from other member states can replace the consular steps with a single apostille. Requirements still vary between receiving authorities, so the position should be confirmed with whoever will accept the document before the process begins.
For a UAE-issued document to be used abroad, the process is often the reverse: notarisation in the UAE, then MOFA attestation, then the embassy of the destination country in the UAE, and sometimes legal translation into the destination country's language.
We handle both directions — documents coming into the UAE and documents going out — and advise on the correct chain for your specific document and destination.
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Educational, personal, and commercial document attestation for use in the UAE and abroad.
We handle attestation for educational, personal, commercial, and legal documents.
Degrees, diplomas, and transcripts attested for employment, visa, and licensing purposes in the UAE.
Birth, marriage, divorce, and police clearance certificates for family, visa, and status matters.
Certificates of incorporation, board resolutions, powers of attorney, and commercial invoices.
Advice on whether an apostille is available and accepted for your document and destination country.
Ministry of Justice licensed Arabic translation as the final step where the document will be used locally.
Attestation from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs for documents to be used inside the UAE.
Attestation from the UAE embassy in the country of origin, or from foreign embassies in the UAE.
Notarisation of documents in the UAE as part of the attestation chain, where required.
Attestation of police clearance certificates for employment, visa, and residency purposes.
Experienced, transparent, and end-to-end handling of the full attestation chain.
We have handled thousands of attestations across all document types and countries, and know the specific requirements of each authority.
We review every document before submission to ensure it meets all requirements — format, signatures, stamps, translations, and attachments.
We handle the entire chain in both directions — from issuing authority to foreign ministry, embassy, MOFA, and legal translation.
Most attestations are completed within 5 to 10 working days, with express processing available for urgent matters.
We keep you informed at every stage of the attestation process, so you know exactly where your documents are.
Clear fees agreed upfront, with ministry and verification charges explained separately. No hidden costs.
From first instruction to final attested document.
We review your document, confirm the required attestation chain for your destination, and provide a fee estimate.
Where required, we arrange notarisation or verification by the issuing authority in the country of origin.
The document is attested by the foreign ministry in the country of origin, or an apostille is obtained if applicable.
Where required, the UAE embassy in the country of origin attests the document — or the reverse for UAE documents going abroad.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs attests the document for use inside the UAE. MOFA fee is AED 370 and normally covers all documents.
Where required, we provide Ministry of Justice licensed Arabic translation as the final step.
We collect the final attested document and deliver it to you, inside or outside Dubai, as per your preference.
If your document will be used officially in the UAE or abroad, it likely needs attestation.
Educational certificates and experience letters attested for employment visas and job applications.
Marriage, birth, and family status certificates attested for family visas and sponsorship.
Commercial documents, board resolutions, and powers of attorney attested for business use in the UAE.
Degrees, diplomas, and transcripts attested for university admissions, licensing, and professional registration.
Documents attested for various visa categories, including residence, work, and family visas.
Documents attested for use in UAE courts, arbitrations, and other legal proceedings.
Common questions about document attestation in Dubai.
Document attestation is the process of verifying and certifying a document through the correct legal chain so it is accepted by UAE authorities. This typically involves notarisation, foreign ministry attestation, embassy attestation, MOFA attestation, and sometimes legal translation.
Documents issued in one country are not automatically accepted in another. To be used officially in the UAE — for employment, visas, education, marriage, or business — your documents must go through the attestation chain.
The traditional chain runs from notarisation or the issuing authority in the country of origin, through that country's foreign ministry, then the UAE embassy there, and finally the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), followed by Arabic legal translation.
The UAE is a party to the Apostille Convention. For documents issued in other member states, an apostille can replace the consular steps. Requirements still vary between receiving authorities, so we confirm the position with the relevant authority before starting.
We attest educational documents (degrees, diplomas, transcripts), personal documents (birth, marriage, divorce, police clearance), commercial documents (certificates of incorporation, board resolutions, powers of attorney, invoices), and other legal documents.
Our standard processing time is 5 to 10 working days, depending on the document and the countries involved. Express processing is available for urgent matters.
Our service charges start from $100.75. MOFA attestation is AED 370 and normally covers all documents. Verification charges vary by country, and documents issued in India are AED 700. Courier charges are separate.
In most cases, yes — attestation requires the original document. Some processes may allow certified copies, but this depends on the receiving authority. We advise after reviewing your specific document.
Yes. We handle the full chain from start to finish — document check, notarisation, foreign ministry attestation, embassy attestation, MOFA attestation, legal translation, and final delivery.
Yes, we handle documents from any country. The exact process and fees depend on the country of origin and the type of document, and we confirm these after reviewing your documents.
For most documents to be used in UAE courts or government departments, yes — certified Arabic translation is required. We provide Ministry of Justice licensed translation as part of our service.
Yes. We offer courier pickup and delivery inside and outside Dubai. These are optional add-ons and are charged separately.
Click "Start Your Application" on this page to begin. You will complete a short online questionnaire, upload your document details, and pay securely. We then handle the attestation on your behalf.
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