What is Attestation? Why is it Required?

The process of attesting a formal document involves both witnessing and signing it to confirm that the parties bound by its terms really signed it. An official legal recognition of a document's validity and a confirmation that the right procedures were followed is called an attestation. An attester is a person who confirms the legitimacy or authenticity of something or someone. 

When someone travels to another country, their documents are verified by certificate attestation. Documents intended for use abroad require the certificate attestation process. Every person leaving the nation for whatever reason is required to complete certificate attestation.

Academic document attestation encompasses all forms of educational credential authentication. Attestation of educational credentials includes attestation of degrees, diplomas, HSCs, and SSLCs. Concurrently, non-educational certificate attestation takes into account all personal certifications, such as marriage, death, and birth certificates. Documents pertaining to commerce, business, properties, etc. are included in commercial certificates. Depending on the kind of certificate that has to be certified, several methods apply for certificate attestation.

What is Embassy Attestation for UAE?

The procedure of attestation involves having the UAE embassy in your nation of residence authenticate your papers. Together with the notarized and verified copies and the original papers, you will also need to pay an attestation charge.

It is not necessary for you to get your educational credentials attestation if you received your education in the United Arab Emirates. Both non-Emiratis and Emiratis are covered by this exception. However, you must get your academic credentials properly validated by the relevant authorities if you obtained your education from a foreign university. 

What are the Documents Required?

·  Original document in English or Arabic (or an official translation of it)

·  Document must be attested by the appropriate governing bodies prior to submission

·  Document must not be laminated

Step by Step Process Attestation - 

1.  Log in to MoFA’s website or smartphone application with UAE Pass

2.  Apply under services for Individuals - official Documents and Certificates Attestation 

3.  Pay the attestation and preferred courier services fee

4.   Hand the document(s) over to the courier agent

Time Period - 

It takes about Two Weeks to Complete the Whole Process

Your papers will be returned to you following the embassy attestation, at which point you can provide them to your UAE employer. After that, your employer will provide the paperwork to the appropriate UAE authorities for ultimate attestation.