The importance of MOFA attestation is often recognized only after a document has been rejected at a particularly inconvenient time. We ensure that that does not happen to you.
We deal with clients and companies in Dubai and the UAE. We handle attestation for both personal documents required for visas and commercial documents used in international business.
We handle the complexity, so you can focus on what matters most-your business and personal goals.
MOFA attestation involves several verification stages. Most documents pass through one or two verification stages before your document gets to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Here is the full journey:
This may require notarization, university verification, government authentication, or Chamber of Commerce certification, depending on the type of document. This process will establish the document's authenticity; without it, further actions cannot proceed.
In case the document was not issued in the UAE, it must be verified with the embassy or consulate of that country in the UAE. This confirms to the UAE authorities that the document has been verified by the issuing country.
After these steps are completed, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides the final attestation. This is the formal assurance that all has been checked with the proper avenues, and your paper is ready to be used internationally or officially in the UAE.
There is no shortage of attestation services in Dubai. It is what makes our clients prefer us and return when they have something to attest to once more.
The average standard attestations are done within 3-5 business days. We also provide expedited processing in case of urgent cases. We provide you with a realistic schedule on day one, not an approximate one.
Each file is treated with a high degree of confidentiality and care. Nothing is lost or distributed without your knowledge. We handle your documents just as we would handle ours.
When something additional is required in your documents, we will inform you in advance. No confusing terminology and no surprises at the end. when it is too late to make changes.
The entire procedure is done online. It does not require one to attend any office, stand in any line, or understand which counter of the government one has to attend. The following is the process involved in its entirety:
We do not believe in quoting a low number and adding things on later. Here is the full breakdown of what MOFA attestation costs for different document types:
If your document is going to be used outside the UAE, or used in the UAE by a foreign institution, you almost certainly need MOFA attestation. Here are the situations we see most often:
These are the questions that come up in almost every first conversation. Hopefully, this saves you a call.
For standard documents, expect 3 to 5 business days from the point we receive everything we need. If your situation is urgent, ask us about expedited processing — we will tell you honestly whether it is possible and give you a firm timeline. not be accepted by many authorities.
The fee depends on the document type. Commercial documents are AED 2,100 per document. Invoices and certificates of origin are AED 250 per document. If your documents need embassy attestation before reaching MOFA, there may be additional charges. We confirm the full cost before anything is submitted. company stamp with the changes if that is the case. commence, and we advise you on this matter before we commence.
No. Everything starts online. You upload your documents through our platform, and we handle the physical process on your behalf. If original documents are required at any point, we will walk you through exactly how to get them to us safely.
Yes — this is one of the more common cases we handle. Documents issued abroad usually require embassy or consulate attestation before MOFA will process them. We manage that step too and confirm the full process upfront for your specific document and country.
Not at all. During our initial review, we check exactly which steps have been completed and pick up from there. You only pay for what still needs to be done.
They are related but not the same. Notarisation is often one of the earlier steps — it verifies the authenticity of a signature or document locally. MOFA attestation is the final government-level certification that makes your document valid for international use.
Hand it over to us. We know every step of the MOFA attestation UAE process and will make sure your documents come back stamped and accepted – the first time.
