Are you a recent university graduate entering the workforce for the first time? Or are you looking to organize your paperwork for a Golden Visa application? Whether it's for a higher education program, a job, or any other professional endeavor, document attestation is a crucial step. This guide provides a comprehensive overview for students and graduates of higher education institutions within the UAE, covering the process, associated costs, steps, and estimated timelines for online attestation.
Students or graduates of private higher education institutions in the UAE can utilize the Ministry of Education's (MOE) website to complete the attestation process online. However, students from public higher education institutions within the country are not mandated to undergo document attestation.
What steps do I need to follow? What documents are required? The specific documents needed for attestation vary depending on the type of document you intend to attest. The MOE outlines the following list of required documents based on different categories: For Attestation of diploma or bachelor's degree: Graduation certificate or statement of graduation, Transcript, Previous qualification (attested copy of a secondary school certificate or diploma from a private institution in the UAE, or an equivalency certificate from an institution outside the UAE). For Attestation of graduate diploma or master's degree: Graduation certificate or statement of graduation, Transcript, Previous qualification (attested copy of a bachelor’s degree from a private institution in the UAE or an equivalency certificate from an institution outside the UAE). For Attestation of doctoral degrees: Graduation certificate or statement of graduation, Transcript, Previous qualification (attested copy of a master’s degree from a private institution in the UAE or an equivalency certificate from an institution outside the UAE). For Attestation of documents for continuing students: The document to be attested is necessary, which could include a 'to whom it may concern' letter or a transcript. For Attestation of documents for education faculty members: The required document(s) for attestation, which could include a 'to whom it may concern' letter. For Attestation of documents if a student has transferred hours: A transcript of the transferred hours issued from higher education institutions in the UAE must be attested by the MOE. If issued by a public institution, a copy of the transcript is necessary. A transcript of the transferred hours issued from institutions of higher education outside the UAE should be authenticated by the institution, or the MOE will correspond with the UAE embassies or cultural attache for verification.
What are the costs, timeframes, and other conditions? The attestation cost is Dh50 per document. The transcript is considered as one document. The estimated processing time for the attestation service is three working days. The documents should adhere to the following conditions: They must be clear, scanned copies in PDF format, issued by a licensed institution offering recognized programs by the MOE, containing the student ID and specialization, notarized with a certified seal and signature by the issuing institution, and attached as a separate file in the required documents field. Documents requiring attestation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, such as transcripts from outside the UAE, birth certificates, marriage certificates, medical reports, and employment contracts, can be attested through the Mofa's online platform.
