Overview of UAE Document Legalization Rules
Administered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), document attestation certifies the legal authenticity of foreign credentials for use in the UAE.
Attested educational degrees are mandatory for AED 50k Executive Golden Visas and MoHRE managerial employment contracts, while attested marriage certificates are required under Family Visa Sponsorship Rules.
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Degree & Diploma Certificate MOFA Attestation
MOFA Official Fee: AED 150 (MOFA E-Stamp Fee)
Required for MoHRE Skill Level 1 & 2 employment visas, Golden Visas, and school teacher licensing. Requires Home Country HRD/MOFA + UAE Embassy + MOFA UAE e-stamp.
3-Step Attestation Chain
- Step 1 (Home Country): HRD / Notary & Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalization.
- Step 2 (UAE Embassy): Legalization by UAE Embassy in home country.
- Step 3 (MOFA UAE): Final e-stamp via MOFA online portal / app.
Interlinked UAE Compliance Portals
Frequently Asked Questions (MOFA Attestation)
The attestation chain involves 3 main steps: 1) Home country notary & Ministry of Foreign Affairs legalization, 2) UAE Embassy stamp in the home country, and 3) Final UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) e-stamp legalization.
MOFA UAE fees are AED 150 for personal and educational documents (degrees, marriage, birth certificates) and AED 2,000 for commercial contracts, MOAs, and Power of Attorney documents.
MoHRE requires degree attestation to verify professional qualifications for Skill Level 1 and 2 employment contracts, Executive Golden Visas under our Executive Golden Visa Guide, and professional licensing.
Yes. Foreign documents that already hold home country UAE Embassy stamps can be uploaded to the official MOFA website or mobile app for courier pickup and return.
MOFA VerifiedOfficial Attestation Source
• Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA Document Attestation Portal): mofaic.gov.ae