The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) is a government agency in charge of legalizing the documents from the originating country of an applicant. Attestation services by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are the final authority to verify a certificate in the UAE.
Once the MOFA seal is stamped on the certificate, that certificate can be used for all official purposes in the UAE.
What Are the Types of MOFA Attestation in Dubai, UAE
1. Inbound MOFA Attestation
According to UAE law, those who are applying for a resident visa or want to stay in UAE for their jobs or applying for a family visa are supposed to get his or her certificate attested from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the applicant’s home country.
2. Outbound MOFA Attestation
This attestation is for the people who are moving out of the UAE and need to get their documents attested in the UAE.
Our law firm specializes in MOFA attestation services for both inbound and outbound documents. You can contact our law firm for attestation services, we can guide you through the complete process of document attestation.
What Types of Documents Can Be Attested by MOFA in Dubai, UAE?
- Educational Certificates – Most of the job designations require an attested educational certificate, which is important for work and employment. Most common documents that require attestation are Degree certificate, matriculation certificate, intermediate mark sheet, computer diploma, private diploma, technical diploma, etc.
- Personal Documents – Personal documents like Marriage certificate, birth certificate, fingerprints, death certificate, divorce certificate, Police Clearance certificate, transfer certificate, etc.
- Commercial Documents – This kind of attestation is very common, especially attestation of MOA, board resolution, Invoice, Registration, MOU, Partnership deed, etc.
Procedure and Requirements of MOFA Attestation in Dubai, UAE
- For UAE MOFA attestation, all the original documents must be pre-attested by the concerned government departments of the country that issued them, and then by the UAE Embassy situated in that particular country.
- After the pre-attestation by the various government departments, a legal verification by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is done by imprinting the seal and signature by the designated officer or minister. Only then will you be able to use the document for applying for a family visa or any other purpose.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs Attestation Dubai UAE is a final procedure of certification because the applicant obtains this certification from the MOFA after entering the country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs provides this validation for every certificate attested outside the UAE.
- If the officials of MOFA find that the document is fake, the applicant will be subjected to face legal consequences in the country. UAE, being a strict, rule-abiding country, punishments can be hard for faking and any other illegal activities.
Purpose of MOFA Attestation
- To attain an employment visa and labor card in the UAE.
- To pursue higher studies.
- To acquire residence visas.
- To acquire international business opportunities.
How Long Does It Take To Get an Attestation From MOFA in Dubai?
MOFA Attestation can be done normally within a few days, but in case of an emergency, you can get the attestation on the same day.
Which Certificates Are Excluded From MOFA Attestation?
There are some documents in the original, as well as copies that are not attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as these do not fall under the purview of the Ministry:
- Passports
- Domicile documents
- Identity cards
- Documents related to immovable property
HHS lawyers and legal consultants have been involved in MOFA attestation. We can help you with MOFA attestation, as it is the final procedure to be done in a certificate and is done after completing other important procedures of pre-attestation.
If you are looking for MOFA attestation services, contact us. We will be glad to assist you.
