1. WHO CAN APPLY OR REGISTER FOR MOFA ATTESTATION IN THE UAE?
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MoFAIC) in the UAE offers attestation services for various types of documents. The following individuals or entities can apply for MoFA attestation in the UAE:
1.1 Individuals:
Any individual who requires attestation for their personal documents such as educational certificates, marriage certificates, birth certificates, and police clearance certificates can apply for MoFA attestation.
1.2.Companies:
Companies operating in the UAE or outside the UAE that require attestation for their commercial documents such as company registration certificates, power of attorney, and commercial agreements can apply for MoFA attestation.
1.3 Government entities:
Government entities in the UAE or outside the UAE that require attestation for their official documents can apply for MoFA attestation.
1.4 Embassies and consulates:
Embassies and consulates of foreign countries in the UAE that require attestation for their documents can also apply for MoFA attestation.
It’s important to note that the specific requirements and procedures for document attestation can vary depending on the type of document and the country of origin. It’s recommended that you check with MoFAIC or a professional document attestation service for specific requirements and procedures.
2. The types of certificates that can be attested by MoFAIC include:
2.1 Educational certificates:
This includes certificates for primary, secondary, and higher education such as diplomas, degrees, transcripts, and mark sheets.
2.2Professional certificates:
This includes certificates for professional courses such as medical, nursing, engineering, accounting, and other vocational courses.
2.3 Personal certificates:
This includes certificates related to personal identity such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce certificates, and death certificates.
2.4 Commercial certificates:
This includes certificates related to companies and businesses such as trade licenses, certificates of incorporation, and partnership deeds.
2.5 Official certificates:
This includes certificates issued by government departments such as police clearance certificates, no-objection certificates, and power of attorney.
It’s important to note that the specific requirements and procedures for document attestation can vary depending on the type of certificate and the country of origin. It’s recommended that you check with MoFAIC or a professional document attestation service for specific requirements and procedures.
3. WHAT CONDITIONS APPLY FOR DOCUMENT ATTESTATION IN THE UAE?
Here are some general conditions that apply for document attestation in the UAE:
-The document must be genuine and issued by a recognized authority in the country of origin.
-The document must be attested by the relevant authority in the country of origin before it can be attested by MoFAIC in the UAE.
-If the document is not in Arabic, it must be translated into Arabic by a certified translator. The translation must be certified by a notary public or a UAE embassy/consulate in the country of origin.
-The document must not contain any objectionable content or information that violates the laws and regulations of the UAE.
-The applicant must provide a valid passport or ID along with the document for attestation.
-The applicant must pay the attestation fee, which varies depending on the type of document and the service provider.
4. How to get your documents attested from MoFAIC in the UAE?
Step 1:
Authentication by relevant authority Before your documents can be attested by MoFAIC, they must first be authenticated by the relevant authority in the UAE. This could be the issuing authority, such as a school or university, or a government department. For example, if you need your educational certificates attested, they should first be authenticated by the relevant educational authority in the UAE.
Step 2:
Translation (if necessary) If your documents are not in Arabic, they will need to be translated into Arabic by a certified translator. This translation should be certified by a notary public or a UAE embassy/consulate in the country of origin.
Step 3:
Attestation by MoFAIC Once your documents have been authenticated and translated (if necessary), you can submit them to MoFAIC for attestation. The attestation process involves submitting the documents along with a request letter, a copy of your passport, and any other relevant documents.
You can submit your documents in person at one of the MoFAIC service centers or through an authorized courier service. The attestation process typically takes a few working days to complete.
Step 4:
Collecting your attested documents Once your documents have been attested by MoFAIC, you can collect them in person or have them delivered to you through an authorized courier service.
It’s important to note that the requirements for document attestation can vary depending on the type of document and the country of origin. It’s recommended that you check with MoFAIC or a professional document attestation service for specific requirements and procedures.
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