Document Attestation
UAE document attestation support for certificates, personal documents and business paperwork issued in the UAE or abroad.
Starting from
AED 150
Personal/educational document estimate
- Typical timeline
- Document-dependent
- Best for
- Individuals and businesses using official documents in the UAE
- Common documents
- Certificates, contracts & personal records
- Personal/educational document estimate
- From AED 150
About Document Attestation
Document attestation confirms the authenticity of signatures, seals or official records through the relevant authorities so documents can be used for official purposes.
Foreign-issued documents intended for use in the UAE may need a sequence of attestations before they can be accepted by the relevant UAE authority.
Correct attestation route
Identify the applicable attestation sequence based on the document and issuing country.
Document handling
Coordinate the required submission and document processing steps.
Translation guidance
Determine whether legal translation is required alongside attestation.
UAE-use preparation
Prepare documents for their intended immigration, business or official use.
At a glance
The numbers that matter
Education
Supported
Assistance with eligible educational certificate attestation.
Personal
Supported
Support for marriage, birth and other personal documents.
Commercial
Supported
Assistance with eligible corporate and commercial documents.
UAE Use
Guided
Coordination based on the intended UAE government or official use.
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Who may need document attestation?
People applying for UAE family or residence visas
Professionals using educational certificates in the UAE
Couples submitting foreign marriage certificates
Parents submitting foreign birth certificates
Companies using foreign corporate documents in the UAE
Businesses completing government or commercial procedures
What is document attestation?
Attestation is the process of obtaining official authentication for a document so that it can be recognised for use in another jurisdiction or by a receiving authority.
The exact attestation chain depends on where the document was issued, what type of document it is and how it will be used in the UAE.
- Educational certificates
- Marriage certificates
- Birth certificates
- Power of Attorney documents
- Corporate documents
- Commercial certificates
Attesting documents issued outside the UAE
Foreign-issued documents may need to pass through one or more authorities in the issuing country before being submitted for UAE-side attestation.
The required sequence varies by country and document type, so the process should be confirmed before submitting the original documents.
Prepare documents for their intended purpose
The correct attestation process depends on whether the document will be used for immigration, employment, education, business, property or another official purpose.
We help identify the applicable procedure and coordinate the required steps.
When translation is also required
A foreign-language document may require legal translation in addition to attestation before it can be accepted by the relevant UAE authority.
Translation and attestation are separate processes and should not be treated as interchangeable.
Attestation costs depend on the document
Government fees, embassy or consular charges, courier costs and translation charges can vary according to the document, issuing country and required attestation route.
Professional assistance fees, where applicable, are separate from government and authority charges.
Before you start
Requirements & eligibility
Original document
Many attestation procedures require the original document or an authority-accepted certified copy.
Document details
- Issuing country
- Document type
- Issuing authority
- Date of issue
Identity documents
- Passport copy
- Emirates ID where applicable
- UAE visa information where applicable
Translation
Legal translation may be required if the document is not in an accepted language for the intended UAE authority.
What is included
- Document assessment
- Attestation route review
- Required document checklist
- Authority submission coordination
- Legal translation guidance where applicable
- Courier or document handling coordination where applicable
Documents you will need
Tick what you already have and we will help with the rest.
How it works, step by step
4 clear steps, and we handle each one. You always know where your file stands.
- 1
Assess
Review the document type, issuing country and intended UAE use.
- 2
Prepare
Identify the required attestation sequence and supporting documents.
- 3
Attest
Coordinate the applicable authority, embassy or UAE-side attestation steps.
- 4
Complete
Finalise the attested document and prepare it for its intended UAE use.
Important to know
Before you proceed
The attestation chain varies
Different countries and document types can require different sequences of authentication before UAE attestation.
Original documents may be required
Many attestation procedures require original documents or authority-approved certified copies.
Translation may be separate
Documents in certain foreign languages may require legal translation in addition to attestation.
Fees vary by document
Government, embassy, courier and translation charges depend on the document and attestation route.
Questions, answered
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Ask on WhatsAppDocument attestation is the process of authenticating a document so that it can be recognised for official use by the receiving authority.
Common examples include educational certificates, marriage certificates, birth certificates, Power of Attorney documents and corporate or commercial documents.
Many foreign-issued documents require attestation before they can be used for specific UAE government, immigration, employment or business procedures.
Not necessarily. Translation and attestation are separate processes, although both may be required for a foreign-language document.
Processing time depends on the document type, issuing country, number of authorities involved and whether translation or additional legalisation is required.
The cost depends on the document, issuing country, authority fees, embassy charges, courier requirements and any translation or professional assistance needed.
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