Process of Document Attestation for UAE

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the most important country. UAE is known for excellent employment network, which brings employees and employers together, to render services in various fields, such as Engineering, IT, Finance, Accounting, Construction, Hospitality, Healthcare, Administration, Management, Sales & Marketing etc.

Before going to UAE for employment or willing to get residence the necessary educational and non-educational document must be attested. So before starting the detailed procedure of UAE attestation let us see what attestation is.

What Is Attestation?

Attestation is undertaken to prove the genuineness of the documents and it is asked when an individual seeks work or study visa overseas. Attestation meaning can be interpreted as a demonstration of proof of something. It is more of a legal term that deals with the lawfulness of evidence, a statement or a document or certificate.

It is provided in forms of stamps and signature when one believes in the authenticity of the entity. An attestation of any document or paperwork will let the demandant know that the copy of the original document is credible and can be trusted. It is a formality by the law helping the legitimacy of the material.

Process of Document Attestation for UAE –

1. Notary Attestation– It is the first step of attestation. It is carried out at the local level by the authorized government officials.

 

2. HRD Attestation – HRD attestation is the process of verification of the educational documents. HRD authentication centre is present in each state. If the educational document needs to get attested from the ministry of external affairs, then it should be first validated by the respective state HRD Department where university/ Board/ council is situated and from where the same certificates have been appointed.

 

3. MEA Attestation– The MEA professionals proceed with this part of the attestation. When the papers are complete, as a mark of verification, the MEA provides a stamp.

 

4. UAE Embassy Attestation– The attestation from the MEA is later re-checked by the authorisation of the respective embassy. This ensures the reliability of the documents. If you are looking for the certification for UAE Visa, the UAE Embassy will attest your documents.

5. MOFA Attestation– MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) is the department that handles the foreign affairs for UAE. You must do MOFA attestation before applying for Visa because MOFA attestation in compulsory.