Attestation of Certificates (Degrees) in Dubai & UAE

Properly certified credentials are frequently one of the primary requirements to follow through on important proceedings in Dubai. Whether you are applying for a job or hoping to get admission in a recognized institute for higher education, documents attestation in Dubai is crucial to ensure the complete validity of the process. It is one of the essential UAE job requirements.

For those who are not familiar with the procedure, the simple act of attesting documents in Dubai can turn into a hectic and challenging ordeal. As such, it would be advisable to be informed about the course of action to get your documents certification in Dubai.

Why do I need to get my certificates attested?

Upon relocating to a foreign country, you need to prove to the officials of that nation that your documents are genuine and legal. The attestation of documents refers to legalizing your documents which confirm your credentials.

How to get my certificates or degrees attested?

For verification of documents in the UAE, the documents need to go through the process of authentication called embassy legalization or attestation. This process is called UAE embassy attestation or legalization.

Attestation of certificates prior to coming to Dubai:

The basic process to attest your documents prior to coming to Dubai is to:

Verify your documents by the Ministry or Department of Foreign Affairs in your respective country. Take the original document and a copy along with you which will be stamped to verify that the issuing authority is real and the certificate is genuine.
Take the document and copy of it to the UAE embassy or consulate in your respective country. The embassy will verify that the documents come from the genuine government body in your country.
Finally, submit attested documents or copies to the relevant government sector when you get to Dubai. It would also help to discuss the process with your company or university as they will be familiar with the attestation process and will give you the exact information.

If you are not in your home country prior to coming to Dubai and UAE, you have two choices.

You can take the documents to the embassy of your home country for authentication and then take the documents to the Foreign Affairs department of the country to verify that the embassy attestation is authentic. Finally, take the documents to the UAE embassy of the country for final attestation.
Or, you can send the documents to your home country to complete the original process.

Attestation of certificates in Dubai:
If you have to attest your documents in Dubai itself, there are two stages of attestation:

Step 1: Dubai Courts’ Notary Public (DCNP):

Go to Dubai Courts Notary Public and take a token to meet the Notary who will verify your documents. You need to take:

Minimum 2 original documents
All original supporting documents including passport/valid ID.

DCNP branches are open at Al Twar Centre in Al Qusais and Al Barsha.

Step 2: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in Bur Dubai in the Bastakiya area. Pay the fee which varies for different documents and get your documents validated.

How to get a true copy of an original document from DCNP
If you have lost an original document or need a true/certified copy, you can get a hold of one from the Dubai Courts Notary Public (DCNP) for a small fee as they always keep one original for scanning and archive purpose. The true/certified copy can be used in place of the original as it is legally accepted. Here are the steps:

Go to a certified typist and get Arabic request typed, after presenting your original or copy with the DCNP sticker which has the archive number.
Take your genuine document, or copy with the DCNP sticker & Arabic typed request to DCNP branch during morning hours.
Verify your identity, pay the fee and obtain a printout which will be stamped with the date and DCNP “True Copy”.

In conclusion, the process of attestation may be different for every document, so it’s prudent to check with the officials concerned in advance.

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Comments (29)

I lose my original 10th class certificate i have copy but i need original for attestation what is the process I'm from Pakistan and and lives in dubai please help me thanks
By Afsar Ali Rahim zada (Sep, 2022) | Reply

Very nice article It is mandatory in UAE to attest your degree certificates for your employment visa and get more benefits in UAE
By Globo (Jan, 2020) | Reply

I need certified copies of my marriage that was done in Dubai court in November 1983. I do not recall the exact day. I am American and he was Jordanian, now we are divorced.
By Tamara White (Jan, 2020) | Reply

Hi i want to attested my hssc degree certificate how long it will take and how much the expences
By Haider amjad (Sep, 2019) | Reply

I got attested my bachelor degree from MOFA PAKISTAN and then from UAE Embassy. Do I still need to get attested my degree from MOFA UAE ??? For the processing of visa... Please guide me
By Muhammad Usama (Sep, 2019) | Reply

yes, mofa attestation is the final step of the attestation. Once you finish the mofa attestation in uae then you can apply for your visa process.
By Donna (May, 2020) | Reply

Dear sir i want to attested my documents for UAE what process
By Saddam naik (Sep, 2019) | Reply

Hi I need docmets Attested how can I do this
By Sidra Akram (Mar, 2020) | Reply

is it possible to attest through online
By NOORUDHEEN (Aug, 2019) | Reply

How many documents (Original certificates) must attest for the job in Dubai. ?
By Imran Parhiyar (Aug, 2019) | Reply

Please I want to attested my HND certificate,,, iam from Nigeria but iam already in Dubai.... Please how do I go about it, without going back to my country to do verification
By Odeh hyginus (Aug, 2019) | Reply

How can I find out whether it is mandatory to get all your degree certificates attested. Or can it just be your highest educational qualification.
By Bea (Jul, 2019) | Reply

Dear Sir, I want to attested my degree it is based on UK universities. Please advise me how can I do the attention from UAE embasy. I am presently living UAE. Thanks and regards Mohamed Rifan
By Mohamed Rifan (Jul, 2019) | Reply

First you need to attest from Mofa pakistan and uae embassy
By Bilal Ahmad (Jun, 2022) | Reply

I need to attest Australian degree certificates but I am a UK resident. How do I do this please?
By Bee (Jul, 2019) | Reply

My degree certificate is attested from higher education council from Pakistan. Can I attest my documents from MOFA and UAE Embassy in dubai? Please guide
By Muhammad Sauban (Jul, 2019) | Reply

I want to attestation of my degree certificate. What are the process involved.? Am from Ghana west Africa. How much will it cost me and how many days will be completed
By Musah Abdul Salam (Jul, 2019) | Reply

I want to know how much they charge for UG degree attestation? Appreciate anyone’s reply. Thanks.
By sweta (Jul, 2019) | Reply

My documents was already attested and I get a stamp on it before since I came to dubai,now my boss wants to renew my visa she told me that I have to get stamp again at the dept.of foreign affairs please guide me where to start procedure to get a use stamp at the back of documents my documents have a red ribbon already on it and there is a use stamp last 2003.please guide me..thank yiu.
By Johanna B. Borabo (Jun, 2019) | Reply

Please i live here in the UAE, i have my Original NECO result from my country Nigeria, with me but how can i get it attested, what are the process of doing it here in UAE ..
By Ezeokafor jonas (Feb, 2020) | Reply

My diploma certificate in hand written , can I attest the same diploma , pls advice
By Manasha (Jun, 2019) | Reply

Hi Do the educational certificates need to be translated into Arabic or English for the purposes of attestation? Thanks.
By Tim (May, 2019) | Reply

hey, this article is definitely useful for those students who are willing to move abroad for further studies. you have neatly explained the process. thank you.
By Attestation On Time (Mar, 2019) | Reply

i want attest my DAE (Diploma of Associate Engineering ) degree from Pakistan please advise where should i go for verification. please advise with full detail. it will
By Aans Rehman (Mar, 2019) | Reply

Hello.. First you need a verification letter from your DAE board office. And than they will give you a verification letter. And than go to IBCC they will verify your degree and than go to foreign office.
By Sohbat Ali (May, 2019) | Reply

Hai I'm from india I want to attest my marriage certificate and my degree certificate. How long it will take to complete attestation process and when I get my attested copies. How much i want to pay for attestation....
By Uma (Feb, 2019) | Reply

It will take around 10 working days to complete the complete attestation process , to start the attestation process you have to submit your orginal certificate and copy of your passport , payment will be around 600 AED
By jijosh (Aug, 2019) | Reply

hi! Good day, Im Felino Damian from Philippines i want to attest and get Mofa stamp to my certificates without attested in Philippines, what will be the best option for me to do since my New employer requiring me to send documents with Mofa stamp. Thanks for answering.
By Felino Damian (May, 2019) | Reply

It will take around 10-15 working days ,AED 1000 for both
By Shan whale (Apr, 2019) | Reply

Dear Sir/Madam, Please let me know the procedure and charges to legalize the educational certificates for Bahrain. Your earliest reply is appreciated. Regards,
By Mohammad Saeed Ali (Jan, 2019) | Reply

Can I get my certificate attested without going to my home country from Pakistan
By Rameez Raja (Jan, 2019) | Reply

What are the attestation to b done for 3year polytechnic diploma certificate, to get proffesional visa in uae
By Salman faris (Nov, 2018) | Reply

How much does it cost to verify a certificate in Nigerian UAE embassy pls?
By Suleiman Mansur (Nov, 2018) | Reply

i want to attest my bechlor degree ? what is the procedure to attest the degree?
By Mustahsen Ali (Oct, 2018) | Reply

Pls it is mandatory for me to go to the DCNP office before I go to MOFA.
By David kwabena boakye (Jul, 2018) | Reply

Hai i want attested my indian degree certificate.how long it will take and how much the expences
By Jorlin Mathew (Jul, 2018) | Reply

Can i get my certificate attested without going to my home country India from Dubai itself... Please do respond
By Geethu (Oct, 2018) | Reply

I want attest my document
By Mehvish (Mar, 2018) | Reply

What are the legal process to attest my certificate.? Please after attestation, can I apply for a job in Dubai? I have B.ed mathematics and ICT?
By Zakariah DARI ABDUL-KUDUS (May, 2023) | Reply