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Attestation services

Attestation services

UAE Document Attestation - Official Authentication for Use in the UAE

What Is Document Attestation?

Document attestation is the official verification of a document's authenticity by recognised government authorities — confirming that signatures, seals, and content are genuine. In the UAE, attested documents are required for a wide range of purposes: company formation, visa applications, educational enrolment, property transactions, legal proceedings, and government submissions. The attestation chain typically involves authorities in the issuing country and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Documents We Attest

• Educational certificates — degrees, diplomas, transcripts

• Personal documents — birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce decrees

• Commercial documents — MOAs, trade licences, company registration papers

• Medical certificates and health-related documents

• Police clearance certificates

• Power of Attorney and legal correspondence

• Any government-issued document requiring official UAE recognition

The Attestation Chain

1. Notarisation in the country of origin (if required)

2. Authentication by the relevant home-country ministry (e.g. Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

3. UAE Embassy or Consulate attestation in the issuing country

4. UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation (MOFAIC) attestation in Dubai UAE-issued documents follow a shorter path through the relevant UAE authorities. Startup Gate maps the correct chain for your specific document and country of origin.

How Startup Gate Assists

We manage the full attestation process on your behalf — liaising with foreign ministries, UAE embassies abroad, and MOFAIC. You do not need to attend any government office.

• Document review and attestation path mapping

• Coordination with overseas authorities when required

• Submission to UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs

• Chamber of Commerce attestation for commercial documents

• Status updates and document handover

Key Facts

Processing Authority	MOFAIC — UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation
Document Types	Educational, personal, commercial, legal, medical
Country Coverage	All countries — attestation path mapped per document
Turnaround	Varies by authority — confirmed at document review

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Attestation Services — FAQs

Do I need attestation if the document is in English?

Attestation confirms the authenticity of the document regardless of language. If the document is in a language other than Arabic or English, a certified translation will also be required. Startup Gate can arrange both.
How long does attestation take?

Timelines depend on the document type and country of issue. Some UAE-based attestation can be completed within a few working days; overseas attestation chains take longer. We will give you an estimate once we have reviewed your documents.
Can Startup Gate attest documents from any country?

We coordinate attestation for documents issued in most countries through the relevant UAE embassies and consulates. The specific process and timeline vary by country of origin.
Is attested the same as apostilled?

An apostille is a form of authentication used between Hague Convention member countries. The UAE is not a Hague Convention signatory for most document types, so standard attestation through the UAE embassy chain is required rather than an apostille alone. Startup Gate will confirm the correct route for your document.

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