How to Get MoFA Attestation in Dubai
Apply via the official MoFA portal with UAE Pass. Personal and educational documents start from AED 150. Processing 0–3 business days.
Reviewed by: Attestation Specialist, Benchmark·Updated 20 October 2025
If you're applying for a job, sponsoring your family, enrolling in a university or completing business formalities in the UAE, you may be asked to attest your documents.
This guide explains what the MoFA attestation step involves, who needs it, the official fees, what commonly causes delays and how you can complete the process smoothly.
What is MoFA attestation?
MoFA attestation is the official verification carried out by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs to confirm the authenticity of stamps and signatures on documents for official use in the UAE.
You'll also see it referred to as UAE MOFA attestation — it's the same final UAE-level verification.
When is it required?
- Employment and work visas — degrees, diplomas and training certificates
- Family sponsorship — marriage and birth certificates
- Education — university admissions or MOE equivalency
- Business — POAs, MOAs, board resolutions and trade documents
Step-by-step on the MoFA portal
- Log in to mofaic.gov.ae with UAE Pass
- Choose the document type and upload a clear scan
- Pay the official fee (from AED 150 for personal / educational)
- Receive a digital MoFA attestation typically within 0–3 business days
Common reasons for rejection
- Foreign document not pre-attested by the issuing country and UAE Embassy
- Poor scan quality or missing pages
- Name spelling mismatch with passport
- Wrong attestation category selected
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