What is Certificate Attestation?
Certificate attestation is the process of authenticating and verifying the genuineness of documents to ensure their acceptance in foreign countries. This essential procedure is a crucial step for individuals planning to migrate, study, work, or engage in business activities overseas. Attestation validates that your documents are genuine, issued by recognized authorities, and meet the legal and procedural requirements of the destination country.
The purpose of certificate attestation is to confirm the legitimacy of your documents, providing assurance and credibility in various official processes abroad. This includes verifying educational certificates, personal documents like birth or marriage certificates, and commercial papers required for business transactions.
Educational Documents
Personal Documents
Commercial Documents
Notarization Documents
Certificate Attestation Procedure
Notarization
The document may first need to be notarized by a notary public in the country of issuance
Foreign Affairs Ministry
To get the document attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (or equivalent) in the same country.
UAE Embassy & Consulate
The document then needs to be attested by the UAE embassy or consulate in the country of issuance.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)
Once in the UAE, the document must be attested by MOFA to ensure it is recognized within the UAE.
FAQs
- Higher Education: Required for university or college admissions abroad.
- Employment: Employers need attested certificates to verify qualifications.
- Immigration: Mandatory for visa, residency, or work permits.
- Professional Licensing: Needed to obtain licenses in regulated professions like medicine or engineering.
Attestation is required to confirm the legitimacy of your documents for various purposes, including education, employment, immigration, and business setup in a foreign country.
The time it takes can differ depending on the type of document and the country that issues it. Generally, it ranges from a few days to several weeks.
We assist with attestation for:
•Educational Documents: Degrees, diplomas, transcripts, etc.
•Personal Documents: Birth certificates, marriage certificates, etc.
•Commercial Documents: Power of attorney, trade licenses, etc.
Yes, attestation or apostille is mandatory depending on the requirements of the destination country where the document will be used.
