What is

Attestation?

Attestation is the legal process of certifying a document so that a foreign country's legal system recognizes it as authentic.

In the UAE, any document issued outside the country (like a Degree or Marriage Certificate) must be attested to be used for visas, residency, or business setup.

Usage Breakdown

Degree Certificates

Used for professional employment visas, residency permits, and official title designations in the UAE.

Personal Certificates

Marriage and Birth certificates are mandatory for sponsoring family members (spouse/children) for UAE residency.

Commercial Documents

Business documents like Power of Attorney or Board Resolutions are used for trade licenses and company formation.

Visual Flow

Home Country Notary

First step: Notary Public attestation in the country where the document was issued.

Ministry Verification

Verification by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (or equivalent) in the home country.

UAE Embassy

Stamping by the UAE Embassy or Consulate located in your home country.

MOFA in UAE

Final legalization stamp from the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) within the UAE.