MOFA attestation in Dubai.
The final UAE step for most documents. We prepare and submit your request to the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and track it until it is done.
UAE MOFAAt a glance
MOFA offers digital and courier routes for UAE documents, and a route through UAE missions abroad for foreign documents.
UAE MOFA
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Varies*
Timeline, by route
Free
First consultation
*MOFA lists estimates of about 2 hours for supported digital UAE documents and 1–3 business days by courier. Actual times vary.
What MOFA attestation covers
UAE-issued documents
Certificates and documents issued by UAE authorities, digital or paper.
Foreign documents
Documents already attested by the UAE embassy in the issuing country.
Personal & commercial
Personal certificates and company documents.
Tracking
We follow the request through MOFA and keep you updated.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Requirements are set by the relevant authorities and can change; your advisor confirms what applies to you.
What you’ll need.
MOFA accepts originals that are not laminated and are in Arabic or English or carry a legal translation.
The original document (not laminated), in Arabic or English or with a legal translation- A copy of the document holder’s passport
- An authorisation letter if we submit on your behalf
- Any earlier stamps or certificates the document already carries
What we handle for you
One advisor manages your file and keeps you updated at every stage.
- Choosing the right MOFA route
- Preparing and submitting the request
- Paying government fees at cost
- Tracking until completion
- Legal translation, if required
How it works.
Free consultation
We confirm which stamps your document needs.
Document check
We check the original against current requirements.
Attestation
We submit and track each stage of the chain.
Delivery
You receive the attested document and a copy for your records.
All timings are estimates and depend on the authorities involved. Ask an advisor about yours.
Common questions.
MOFA lists about 2 hours during working hours for supported digital UAE documents, and 1–3 business days by courier. These are estimates; your advisor confirms the expected timing for your document.
Foreign documents normally need certification in the issuing country and attestation by the UAE embassy there first. MOFA in the UAE is usually the final step.
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