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Certificate attestation in Dubai and the UAE

Find the government route, published fees and required documents. Each guide shows its sources and review date.

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Official sources linked beside fees and procedures Unknown costs marked instead of estimated Reviewed 26 September 2026
Illustration of a typical verification route for a foreign-issued document

Foreign-issued documents

A typical route for UAE use.

  1. 01
    Issuing authorityThe document starts with the authority named for its type and country.
  2. 02
    Home-country verificationThe relevant domestic authority verifies the document.
  3. 03
    UAE mission abroadThe UAE embassy or consulate completes the overseas stage where required.
  4. 04
    MoFA in the UAEComplete the required MoFA stage; check whether the mission service already includes it.

Some mission services combine stages. For a UAE-issued document, follow the route for use abroad.

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Start with your document

What do you need attested?

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Degree attestation for the UAE

Check the certificate route and distinguish attestation from qualification recognition.

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Birth certificate attestation for the UAE

Find the issuing-country guide and questions to check with the receiving authority.

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Marriage certificate attestation for the UAE

Check the document route, translation questions and the recipient’s requirements.

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Commercial document attestation for the UAE

Identify the company records and fee components relevant to your request.

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Power of attorney attestation for the UAE

Distinguish preparation, notarisation and attestation before arranging a quote.

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Police clearance certificate attestation for the UAE

Check the issuing authority, intended use and document validity requirements.

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Plan your next step

Checklists, costs and timing

Document checklist

Check the document and receiving authority’s instructions before paying.

Attestation cost guide

Identify the fee components to ask about in an itemised quote.

Published-fee calculator

Explore the listed components. Confirm route assumptions and extra charges separately.

Timing guide

Separate individual service estimates from the complete document journey.

Country routes

Where was your document issued?

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INIndiaRead the country guide →PKPakistanRead the country guide →PHPhilippinesRead the country guide →UKUnited KingdomRead the country guide →EGEgyptRead the country guide →BDBangladeshRead the country guide →

Cost transparency

Know the government fee before you start.

Check which stages a quote includes. Government fees, embassy costs, translation, courier and provider charges may be separate.

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MoFA — personal or educational documentAED 150
MoFA — commercial document (general category)AED 2,000
eDAS — commercial invoice or certificate of originAED 150

Published stage fees: per document, or per invoice/certificate for eDAS. Confirm classification and included stages before paying. Home-country, mission, translation, courier and provider charges may be additional. Sources: MoFA fees FAQ and eDAS service.

Avoid a rejected application

Four expensive mistakes to catch early

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01Stopping at an apostille

The UAE is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention.

 02Submitting a laminated original

Some missions explicitly reject laminated documents.

 03Budgeting only AED 150

The MoFA fee is one line in a multi-stage route.

 04Starting with the expiring document

Country verification can control the end-to-end timeline.

Company documents

Preparing documents for a UAE business?

Document checklist

Documents for UAE business setup

Start with the receiving authority’s checklist, then identify which foreign company documents need authentication or translation.

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Commercial document attestation

Understand the document route before requesting a provider quote. Company formation and attestation are separate decisions.

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Common questions

Is an apostille alone enough for UAE use?
Do not assume an apostille alone completes the UAE route. The UAE is not listed as a party to the Hague Apostille Convention. Some origin-country routes use an apostille as an earlier step: the UAE Embassy in London, for example, requires FCDO legalisation before its attestation. Follow the relevant mission’s instructions; some services combine the mission and MoFA stages. See the apostille and attestation guide.
What does attestation cost in total?
MoFA lists AED 150 per personal or educational document and AED 2,000 per commercial document under its general attestation fees. Commercial invoices and certificates of origin use a separate eDAS service, listed at AED 150 per invoice or certificate. These are service-stage fees, not an end-to-end quote. Home-country authentication, mission, translation, courier and provider charges may also apply. Check which stages your selected service includes before paying; use the cost guide to plan the components.
How long does the whole process take?
There is no single end-to-end turnaround. MoFA publishes up to 2 hours during official working hours for eligible UAE-issued digital documents, 1–3 business days for its UAE service-provider route, and up to 15 business days for its overseas service-provider route. Earlier authentication stages and the relevant mission requirements must be checked separately. See the official service timings.
Can I apply for MoFA attestation online?
Yes. Apply through mofa.gov.ae or the UAE MOFA app using UAE PASS. MoFA decides whether the document can be processed digitally or whether the original must be collected by courier. See the MoFA attestation guide.
Is there a MoFA attestation centre near me?
MoFA’s attestation FAQ says its Customer Happiness Centres are closed. Apply through the official website or UAE MOFA app and follow the assigned digital or courier route. Call 80044444 for service guidance.
How do I check my MoFA attestation status?
Use the application account for processing updates. After attestation, check the document at verify.mofa.gov.ae using its attestation reference and issue date. The verification guide explains which number to enter.
Do I have to use an agent?
Not always. Use the official application channels where the authority permits direct applications; some stages require an authorised intermediary. Courier, translation and other applicable charges can remain even when you apply yourself. Confirm the route before paying a provider.
What does attestation have to do with company formation?
If a foreign company or an absent founder is involved, incorporation may require legalised documents such as the memorandum of association, certificate of incorporation, board resolution or a power of attorney. This is where document attestation and company formation overlap.
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