UAE Embassy Attestation
UAE has been a popular country to settle in for Indian expats since many years. Along with better job prospects, UAE offers great weather, high quality of life, cultural experiences along with high quality of education, health, and transportation.
India has a high number of people that move to the UAE every year. This trend has been constant since several years now and is only expected to grow. The UAE has been trying to reduce their dependence on oil and become self-sufficient. They are trying to attract new industries and due to this reason, there will always be a demand for skilled workforce. About 38% of the population of UAE consists of Indians.
UAE is a cultural hub in many ways since there are people from all around the world that come and settle in the UAE making it an attractive place for anyone looking to make the best of their opportunities.
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What is UAE Embassy Attestation?
UAE Embassy Attestation is a process of Legalizing of documents so that they can be used in the UAE legally for employment, study or for commercial purposes. Depending on the situation and need, many different types of documents can be attested. Before UAE Embassy Attestation can be done on a document, there are 3 stages of attestation that need to be done. These three stages of attestation are done from Indian authorities. Attestation from MEA is the second last step before the document proceeds to the UAE Embassy for the Embassy Attestation.
Why is UAE Embassy Attestation necessary?
Simply explained, you can only use your documents (Personal, Educational or Commercial) in UAE only after they have been attested by the UAE Embassy. This is a condition set by the UAE Embassy due to which your relevant documents will need to be attested before they can be used in the UAE. You will receive your Employment visa or Student visa only after your documents have been duly attested by the UAE Embassy.
What are the steps to get UAE Embassy Attestation done?
Local Level
The first step is the Notary which is done at the Local or Regional Level. In case of a Commercial Document, the first step is to get the Chamber of Commerce attestation.
State Level
At this step, documents require attestation from the Home Department, HRD Department, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate, depending on the type of document and the issuing state. Attestation from the Sub-Divisional Magistrate or HR Department is considered as important as that from the Home Department.
MEA Level
The next step in the UAE Attestation process is the MEA Attestation which is done by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
UAE Embassy Attestation
The final step within India is Embassy Attestation. Once this step is complete, your document can be used in the UAE. Embassy Attestation is performed by authorized personnel at the UAE Embassy.
UAE Mofa Attestation
Mofa Attestation in the UAE is (in most cases) a mandatory procedure to validate the authenticity of important certificates and documents required for visa, employment, study, medical, set up your dream business in UAE or any other purposes.
Process of UAE Embassy Attestation on different documents explained
1. For Educational Documents
Process 1 :
- Attestation by the State Education Department (HRD only) of respective state
- Attestation from the Ministry of External Affairs
- Attestation from UAE Embassy
Process 2 (Case specific) :
- Attestation from the Home Department of Maharashtra State
- Attestation from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
- Attestation from Uae Embassy.
Process 3 (Case specific) :
- Attestation by Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM), New Delhi
- Attestation from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
- Attestation from Uae Embassy
2. For Non-Educational Documents
Process 1 :
- Attestation by the State Home Department of respective state
- Attestation from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
- Attestation from Uae Embassy
Process 2 (Case Specific) :
- Attestation from the Home Department of Maharashtra State
- Attestation from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
- Attestation from Uae Embassy
Process 3 (Case Specific) :
- Attestation from the Sub Divisional Magistrate (SDM), New Delhi
- Attestation from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
- Attestation from Uae Embassy
3. For Commercial Documents
Process 1 :
- Attestation by Chamber of Commerce
- Attestation from the Ministry of External Affairs
- Attestation from Uae Embassy
Following documents are required for Attestation of educational and personal documents:
- Original documents to be attested;
- One clear photocopy of the passport;
In the case of Commercial Document Attestation, following documents are required to be submitted:
- Original documents duly attested by the respective Chamber of Commerce under the name and designation seal of the Attesting Officer and the seal of the Chamber of Commerce;
- Embassy’s fees per document as determined by them after checking the documents
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The cost to get UAE Embassy Attestation done on your documents depends on the type of document that you have & the state of origin. Please get in touch with us so that we can provide you with the best quote possible.
It depends on the type of documents that you have & the state from which they are issued but it generally takes about 5–6 Working Days since we at Star Attestation make sure you get your document back with the Embassy Attestation done on it within the promised time-period.
It depends on the type of documents that you have & the state from which they are issued but it generally takes about 5–6 Working Days since we at Star Attestation make sure you get your document back with the Embassy Attestation done on it within the promised time-period.
No, if UAE Embassy Attestation is already done on your document, then it is not necessary to get it done again since it has a lifetime validity.
No, as of now, HRD is not a mandatory step to get UAE Embassy Attestation done on Educational documents.
It is possible to get Attestation done on your documents yourself. However, it cost you more money, energy, and time since you will have to go through the process of getting the Attestation done yourself. It might take more time than you would expect. It is therefore highly advisable to get the Attestation done through an agency, like ours, since we are professional, experienced, and reliable and we have been handling these procedures for more than 19 years.
We make sure that we provide you with the lowest possible price, premium quality service & the best turnaround time as an all-inclusive package so that you can comfortably relax & let us handle the worries of the Attestation procedures.
The original document/documents (Degree Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Transfer Certificate, etc) will be required for the UAE Embassy Attestation since all the stamps including the Embassy Attestation will be placed on the backside of the document. In some cases, the Passport Copy (First & Last Page) will also be required as supporting document.
No, there will be no problems at all. In case of a laminated document, we make sure that we take out only a certain part of the lamination so that all the stamps can be easily placed on the backside of the document.
Yes, we at Star Attestation make sure we are extremely careful while handling your documents since we know how important your documents are to you. We only use premium courier service providers for our courier requirements so that your documents are not only carefully handled but also that you receive them in time.
Yes, we can have your documents picked up from your residence and have them dropped via courier. We guide you as to how to make sure your documents remain in proper condition in transit so that no damage will be done to the documents.