MOFA
Documents Required for MOFA Attestation in Dubai
5 min read 18 June 2025 MOFA
Reviewed by: Attestation Specialist, Benchmark·Updated 18 June 2025
The basic purpose of document attestation is to verify the authenticity of your documents. If you want to live, work or study in the UAE, attested documents are a must.
Personal documents
- Original marriage / birth / divorce certificate
- Passport copy of the document holder
- Already attested by issuing country + UAE Embassy
Educational documents
- Original degree certificate and transcripts
- Passport copy
- Pre-attestation from HRD/State + Home MOFA + UAE Embassy
Commercial documents
- Original POA / MOA / board resolution / certificate of origin
- Company trade licence copy
- Pre-attestation from Chamber of Commerce + Home MOFA + UAE Embassy
Avoiding rejection
- Check all stamps are clearly visible
- Ensure names match the passport exactly
- Confirm document is within validity (if applicable)
- Always submit the original, not a photocopy
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