UAE Attestation is the procedure of confirming the genuineness of papers gotten in a different country so that they are acknowledged by law in the United Arab Emirates. For those intending to relocate to the UAE for work, study, starting a business, obtaining a family visa, or residency, it is compulsory.

The UAE is not a member of the Hague Convention, so documents have to be attested through a complicated (legalization) process. In contrast to an apostille that is recognized in the Hague Convention countries, the UAE goes through a detailed attestation process to accept documents.

Why is UAE Attestation Required?

The UAE government requires attested documents to:

• Checking the authenticity of educational qualifications is necessary before hiring any employee.
• Successfully verify marriage or birth certificates in order to obtain family visas.
• Authorized the commercial papers for the creation of a new business or increasing the business capacity.

Without attestation, foreign documents will not be accepted by UAE authorities.

Documents That Require UAE Attestation

1. Educational Documents – Degree, diploma, transcript, school certificates

2. Personal Documents – Birth certificate, marriage certificate, divorce certificate, medical certificate, PCC (Police Clearance Certificate)

3. Commercial Documents – Power of attorney, memorandum of association, business agreements, company invoices

Procedure for UAE Attestation in India

The process typically involves multiple verification stages:

1. Notary Attestation – Initial verification by a notary public.
2. State Authentication – By the concerned state authority:
   1. HRD Attestation For Educational Documents
   2. Home Department/SDM for personal documents
   3. Chamber of Commerce for commercial documents
3. MEA Attestation – Ministry of External Affairs (Government of India) attestation.
4. UAE Embassy Attestation – Document attested by the UAE Embassy in India.
5. MOFA Attestation (UAE) – Final attestation in the UAE by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).

After you have completed all these steps, your document can be used in the UAE and it is considered legally valid.

Final Words

UAE attestation is an essential document that the foreigner must have if he intends to study, work, live, or carry out business in the United Arab Emirates. The procedure involving several stages can be difficult to understand. However, by seeking the help of professionals such as PCC Apostille, the process can be made more straightforward without any hold-ups.