Experience Certificate Attestation for UAE – Process, Fees & Letter Format (2026)
Applying for a nursing or medical licence, an engineering grade, a teaching approval or a senior job in the UAE? Many of these files ask for your Indian experience certificate to be attested by MEA, the UAE Embassy and UAE MOFA. Because an experience letter is a private document, it is first notarised and authenticated by the SDM in Delhi. Typical total: ₹10,000–₹11,000 per letter, including UAE fees.
Experience certificate attestation for UAE: the short answer
Experience certificate attestation for UAE runs: (1) notary and (2) SDM authentication in Delhi, (3) MEA attestation, (4) the UAE Embassy in New Delhi (AED 150) and (5) UAE MOFA attestation online (AED 150). The letter must be an original on the employer’s letterhead, signed and stamped, with your designation and dates of service. It usually takes 5–7 working days.
Experience letter format the UAE accepts
Most rejections happen because the letter itself is incomplete. Before you send it, compare it with this checklist.
What the letter must show
Company letterhead with full address and contact details; your full name as in the passport; designation; joining and leaving dates (day, month, year); signature, name and designation of the signatory; company seal.
What makes it weak
No dates or only years; unsigned or digitally generated letters with no seal; letters from a company that has closed and cannot be contacted; salary slips or offer letters sent instead of an experience certificate.
How we attest an experience certificate for the UAE
Check the letter on WhatsApp
Send a photo of the letter and your passport. We compare names and confirm the letter meets the format above, then quote in writing.
Send the original letter
Courier it to New Ashok Nagar or hand it over at the office. No home pickup.
Notary and SDM in Delhi
A notary attests the letter and the SDM authenticates the notary.
MEA attestation
The Ministry of External Affairs attests the SDM’s signature.
UAE Embassy
The UAE Embassy in New Delhi stamps it – AED 150.
UAE MOFA and return
We complete MOFA online, send you the e-certificate and return the original letter by tracked courier.
Experience certificate attestation for UAE – fees
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Notary + SDM + MEA attestation (India stage) | ₹1,000–₹1,500 | Per letter, all-inclusive |
| UAE Embassy attestation fee | AED 150 | Official fee |
| UAE MOFA attestation fee | AED 150 | Official fee, online |
| Typical total with service and courier | ₹10,000–₹11,000 | Per letter |
Several letters from different employers are each charged separately because each receives its own embassy and MOFA attestation. If your licensing body needs your degree attested for UAE too, send both in one courier.
Documents to send with an experience certificate
Send us
- Original experience or relieving letter
- Passport copy
- Licensing or employer checklist, if any
- One letter per employer
- Name-change proof if names differ
Not accepted
- Photocopies or scans
- Letters without date of joining and leaving
- Unsigned or unstamped letters
- Salary slips in place of the letter
- Laminated letters
Who needs experience certificate attestation for the UAE
Nurses and allied health staff
UAE health licensing files commonly include attested experience letters alongside qualifications.
Doctors and pharmacists
Experience proof supports specialist grading and licence category.
Engineers
Years of attested experience help decide the engineering grade and job title.
Teachers
School approvals may ask for attested teaching experience.
Golden visa applicants
Some golden visa categories ask for proof of professional experience.
Senior hires
Employers verifying past roles for managerial positions may insist on attestation.
Experience certificate format – a simple template
If your employer is preparing a fresh letter for UAE use, this layout covers what UAE licensing bodies and employers look for:
[Company letterhead with address, phone and email]
Date: [DD Month YYYY]
TO WHOMSOEVER IT MAY CONCERN
This is to certify that Mr./Ms. [Full name as in passport] was employed with [Company name] as [Designation] in the [Department] from [DD Month YYYY] to [DD Month YYYY].
[One line on duties, e.g. “responsible for site supervision of commercial building projects.”]
We wish him/her success in future endeavours.
[Signature]
[Name of signatory], [Designation]
[Company seal]
A letter in this format passes the notary and SDM stage easily and reads clearly for the UAE reviewer.
Licensing bodies that read attested experience letters
| Profession | Dubai | Abu Dhabi | Other emirates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors, nurses, pharmacists | DHA | DOH | MOHAP |
| Teachers | KHDA | ADEK | SPEA (Sharjah) / Ministry of Education |
| Engineers | Dubai Municipality / employer | Employer and municipal registration | Society of Engineers / employer |
Each body sets its own experience requirement, but all of them read the same attested letter – which is why the experience certificate attestation for UAE is worth doing once, properly.
Typical timeline for experience certificate attestation
| Day | Stage |
|---|---|
| Day 0 | Letter received and checked against the format |
| Day 1 | Notary and SDM in Delhi |
| Day 2–3 | MEA attestation |
| Day 4–5 | UAE Embassy |
| Day 5–7 | UAE MOFA online, scans and courier |
Several letters from different employers move through these stages together, so three letters take about the same time as one.
Checklist before you start your experience certificate attestation for UAE
Run through these five checks before you courier anything. They prevent almost every delay we see in experience certificate attestation for UAE.
- The experience letter is the original, not laminated, and every page is intact.
- Your name matches the passport exactly, or you have proof of the change.
- You know whether your employer, school or sponsor wants the notary route or State verification.
- You have a passport copy ready to send with the experience letter.
- You have asked us for a written quote, so the experience certificate attestation for UAE has no surprise costs.
Once these are in place, experience certificate attestation for UAE is a predictable one-week job on the Delhi route.
Experience certificate attestation for UAE – sample
This is a real UAE e-attestation issued for an Indian experience certificate in October 2026, with the attestation number hidden. The UAE Embassy in New Delhi and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirm the MEA stamp and signature; the embassy fee and the MOFA fee are AED 150 each, and anyone can check the document at verify.mofa.gov.ae.
Closed companies, government service and verification checks
Company closed? A letter from a company that no longer exists can still be notarised, but UAE licensing bodies may also run primary-source verification by contacting the employer. Keep payslips and appointment letters as backup proof.
Government or PSU experience: a service certificate from a government office follows the same route and is often easier to verify.
Hospital experience for nurses: the letter should name the department and the bed strength or speciality where possible – licensing reviewers look for this detail. For the qualification itself, see degree certificate attestation for UAE.
Experience certificate attestation for UAE – FAQs
Why is an experience certificate notarised first?
An experience letter is issued by a private employer, so a notary and the SDM authenticate it before MEA can attest it.
What is the cost?
Typically ₹10,000–₹11,000 per letter: ₹1,000–₹1,500 for notary, SDM and MEA, plus AED 150 UAE Embassy and AED 150 MOFA fees, service and courier.
How long does it take?
Usually 5–7 working days after the original letter reaches our office.
Is State Home Department attestation needed?
Not on our standard route. We use it only if your receiver’s checklist asks for it.
Can a relieving letter be attested instead?
Yes, if it shows your designation and dates of service and is signed and stamped.
Can you attest a letter from a closed company?
It can be notarised, but the receiving body may still try to verify it with the employer.
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INFINITYGRO is a private document facilitation service, not a government office or embassy. Attestation is issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, the UAE Embassy and UAE MOFA. Official fees can change; we confirm the current amount in your written quote. Last updated: 27 October 2026.