Document attestation support for personal and business requirements, guiding you through the full chain — from notarization through MOFA and embassy legalization — so your documents are accepted wherever they're needed.
What's included
- Document review and notarization guidance — before the chain even starts.
- MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) attestation — handled directly.
- Embassy and consulate legalization — coordinated on your behalf.
- Correct sequencing — of the full chain, so a document doesn't bounce back at the last step.
Who this is for
Individuals and businesses using foreign-issued certificates (degrees, marriage or birth certificates, commercial documents) in the UAE, or UAE documents being used abroad.
Not sure where to start the chain?
See the full attestation process, step by step, before you begin.
Read the guideFrequently asked questions
Attestation is the process of officially verifying a document's authenticity so it's legally recognized in another country — required for using foreign certificates in the UAE, or UAE documents abroad.
It typically runs from local notarization, through the home country's foreign ministry, to UAE embassy legalization, and finally UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) attestation — but the exact sequence depends on the document and its origin, which is exactly where most delays happen if it's done out of order.
It varies by document type and country of origin — some chains complete in days, others take several weeks, particularly when they involve multiple foreign authorities.
Often, yes — a foreign-language document usually needs both, and getting the sequence right the first time avoids resubmitting later.
Educational certificates, marriage and birth certificates, and commercial or trade documents are the most common — for employment, family visa sponsorship, or business registration purposes.