Do I need an equivalency certificate as well as attestation?

If your job, licence or admission requires it, yes. The UAE Ministry of Education's equivalency certificate confirms your foreign degree's recognised UAE level. We can handle attestation and equivalency together as one package.

Is degree attestation mandatory for a UAE work visa?

For all skilled / professional categories under MOHRE, yes — the labour card cannot be issued without an attested degree. Some unskilled categories may be exempt.

What if my university has closed or merged?

Verification is still possible through the relevant state education board or successor institution. Share the certificate with our team and we'll outline the exact route.

Can I attest a diploma or short-course certificate the same way?

Yes. Diplomas, post-graduate diplomas and recognised technical qualifications follow the same chain — university/issuing-body verification → home MOFA → UAE Embassy → MOFA UAE.

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Degree & Diploma Attestation

Degree Certificate Attestation in Dubai

Degree certificate attestation in the UAE is the official verification of a university degree, diploma, or higher-education qualification so it can be accepted by UAE employers, MOHRE, professional licensing bodies, and universities for further studies.

Required for UAE employment visa & MOHRE labour card
Mandatory for engineering, medical & teaching licences
Includes university verification & equivalency support
Typical turnaround: 10–20 working days

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Degree Certificate Attestation in Dubai in Dubai, UAE

What is degree certificate attestation?

Degree certificate attestation is the multi-step legalisation of an educational qualification: the issuing university confirms the degree is genuine, the home-country HRD or State authority and Ministry of Foreign Affairs authenticate the university stamp, the UAE Embassy abroad verifies the MOFA seal, and finally MOFA UAE applies the closing stamp. Once complete, the degree can be used for UAE employment, MOHRE work permits, professional licences (engineers, doctors, teachers), and admission to UAE universities.

Checklist

Documents you'll need

Submit the items below and our team handles every government counter on your behalf.

Original degree / diploma certificate
Mark sheets or transcripts (when required by university)
Clear passport copy
Authorisation letter (template provided)
Translation into Arabic (if certificate is not English/Arabic)

Why it matters

When you'll need this attestation

UAE employment visa

MOHRE and labour authorities require an attested degree to issue or renew a skilled-worker permit.

Professional licensing

Engineers (Society of Engineers), doctors (DHA / DOH / MOH), teachers (KHDA) all require attestation.

Equivalency certificate

The UAE Ministry of Education issues an equivalency that confirms your degree's UAE-recognised level.

Higher studies in the UAE

UAE universities ask for an attested transcript and degree for postgraduate admissions.

The Process

How we get your document attested

A transparent, fully-managed workflow — from collection to delivery.

Step 1
University Verification
The issuing university confirms the degree is authentic and stamps the document.
Step 2
HRD / State + Home MOFA
The state HRD (or equivalent) and home-country MOFA authenticate the university stamp.
Step 3
UAE Embassy Attestation
The UAE Embassy in the issuing country verifies the home MOFA stamp.
Step 4
MOFA UAE & Equivalency
MOFA UAE applies the final stamp; equivalency from the Ministry of Education is arranged on request.

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Official channel

5-15 Days

Typical turnaround

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Degree attestation usually takes 10 to 20 working days. Universities that take longer to verify (especially for older degrees) can extend this — Benchmark provides a country-specific timeline upfront.

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