MOFA Attestation Services

UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs Legalization

MOFA attestation is the final step in the UAE document legalization chain. After documents have been authenticated by the issuing country and attested by the UAE Embassy abroad, MOFA attestation confirms their validity for official use within the UAE. We handle the complete MOFA submission process.

What is MOFA Attestation?

Understanding the role of Ministry of Foreign Affairs in document legalization.

Final UAE Verification

MOFA attestation confirms that the UAE Embassy stamp on your document is genuine, completing the authentication chain for use in UAE.

Government Recognition

Once MOFA attested, documents are accepted by all UAE government bodies, courts, and official institutions.

Processing Time

Standard MOFA processing takes 2-3 working days. Express same-day service available for urgent requirements.

Documents Requiring MOFA Attestation

Personal Documents

Birth certificates
Marriage certificates
Divorce decrees
Death certificates
Police clearance certificates

Educational Documents

Degree certificates
Diplomas
Transcripts
Professional licenses
Training certificates

Commercial Documents

Company registration
Board resolutions
Power of attorney
Commercial contracts
Export documents

The Complete Attestation Chain

MOFA is the final step in a multi-stage process.

Home Country Notarization

Document authenticated by relevant authority (notary, ministry, or apostille)

UAE Embassy Attestation

UAE Embassy in home country verifies the authentication