What is Document Attestation and Why Do You Need It?
use in the UAE. This is a mandatory step for various purposes, including obtaining a residence visa, a
work permit, or for business setup. Whether it’s a personal, educational, or commercial document, it
must go through a multi-stage verification process by various authorities in the home country and the
UAE.
Types of Documents that Require Attestation
Our comprehensive attestation services Dubai covers a wide range of documents:
- Educational Certificates: This includes everything from school diplomas to university degrees. Getting your certificate attestation in Dubai is crucial for securing a job, pursuing higher education, or validating your qualifications for a professional license.
- Personal Documents: This category includes birth certificates, marriage certificates, and police clearance certificates, which are often required for family visa applications, residency permits, or other legal matters.
- Commercial Documents: For businesses, documents such as Memorandums of Association (MOA), Power of Attorney, and commercial invoices need to be attested to ensure legal recognition for business setup or international trade. income taxes.
The Attestation Process: A Step-by-Step Overview
- 1Notary Public Attestation: The document is first authenticated by a notary public in the country where it was issued.
- 2Home Country Attestation: The document is then attested by the relevant government department in the home country (e.g., Ministry of External Affairs or Foreign Affairs).
- 3UAE Embassy/Consulate Attestation: The document is then attested by the UAE Embassy or Consulate in the home country.
- 4Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) Attestation: This is the final and crucial step, where the document is attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the UAE to be legally accepted within the country.
Why Choose Professional Attestation Services?
you ensure that your documents are handled correctly, efficiently, and securely. An expert will manage
the entire process on your behalf, providing peace of mind and saving you valuable time and effort.
Main Stages of Certificate Attestation in Dubai
Initial validation
Legalisation
Approval at the Embassy
Documents Subject to Attestation
Personal Documents
Commercial Documents
Gate Stone Group stands out for providing dependable attestation services. We take care of the entire procedure while ensuring accuracy, promptness, and adherence to the UAE’s legal standards.
Submit Your Papers
Notarial Certification
Certification by Govt. Authorities
Collect Your Attested Papers
- Only originals, digital versions, or papers with a QR code are accepted
- Laminated certificates are not accepted for legalisation
- The appropriate governing bodies must attest to your papers before they are considered valid.
- Any missing attestation or stamps will lead to rejection.
- The paperwork must include a stamp from MOFA.
- The original document must be attested by the MOFA of the issuing country.
- Documents can then be attested by one of the UAE’s embassies or consulates at the place of issuance.
- Original paperwork must then be attested by the MOFA in the UAE.
We are your trusted partner for offering high-quality legal and administrative services, including document attestation in Dubai.
We ensure complete data protection and maintain strict confidentiality at each step of the process.
We ensure complete data protection and maintain strict confidentiality at each step of the process.
We offer competitive pricing, making our attestation services Dubai accessible and cost-effective for all.
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- +971 52 410 0849
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