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Foreign Document Legalization

Embassy Attestation
in UAE

Authentic verification and legalization of your documents through your home country's UAE embassy or consulate — a critical step before MOFA attestation.

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UAE
Dubai & Abu Dhabi
✦ Overview

What is Embassy Attestation?

Embassy Attestation confirms that a document issued outside the UAE has been legally verified by your country's embassy or consulate in the UAE. This step ensures documents are recognised by UAE authorities before submission to MOFA for final legalization.

It is a mandatory step for foreign documents that are not covered by the Hague Apostille Convention (i.e., documents from non-member countries).

  • Verification by your home country's UAE embassy
  • Required for all foreign documents used in UAE
  • Pre-requisite before MOFA attestation
  • Accepted by UAE immigration and government bodies
  • Covers educational, personal and commercial documents
  • We manage appointments and submissions on your behalf
✦ Purpose

Why Embassy Attestation is Required

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Employment & Study Visas

Foreign educational certificates must be embassy attested to validate them for employment or higher study eligibility in the UAE.

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Family Visa & Residency Processing

Marriage, birth and other personal certificates need embassy attestation for family visa applications and dependent sponsorship approvals.

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Business & Commercial Use

Commercial documents such as contracts, powers of attorney and trade licences must be embassy legalized before submitting to UAE business authorities.

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Pre-MOFA Authentication

Embassy attestation is the essential middle step between home country authentication and final MOFA legalization for non-Hague country documents.

✦ Step by Step

Embassy Attestation Process

From document preparation to official embassy stamp — we manage every step.

01
Prepare & Pre-Authenticate

Original documents must first be notarised and authenticated by the relevant authority in your issuing country — such as a notary public or the country's foreign ministry.

02
Embassy / Consulate Submission

Pre-authenticated documents are submitted to your home country's UAE embassy or consulate in Dubai or Abu Dhabi, with supporting ID, fees and appointment confirmation where required.

03
Official Embassy Stamp

Once verified, the embassy places its official seal confirming the document is authentic and legally ready for subsequent MOFA legalization in the UAE.

✦ Document Types

Documents We Attest

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Educational Documents

Degrees, diplomas, transcripts and academic certificates from institutions worldwide.

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Personal Documents

Marriage, birth, death certificates, affidavits, police clearances and personal records.

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Commercial Documents

Business contracts, powers of attorney, trade licences and company registration records.

✦ Requirements

Common Embassy Requirements

Most embassies require the following documents. Specific requirements vary by country — contact us to confirm yours.

Original document plus certified copy
Notarisation from home country
Translated copy (if not in English/Arabic)
Home country foreign ministry authentication
Passport & ID copy (sponsor/applicant)
UAE visa/residence copy (if in UAE)
Embassy appointment confirmation
Applicable embassy fee payment

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