Degree Certificate Attestation for UAE – Price, Process & Time (2026)
Moving to Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Sharjah on an employment visa, applying for a golden visa, a teaching licence or degree equivalency? Your Indian degree must carry three stamps before UAE authorities accept it: MEA attestation, the UAE Embassy stamp in New Delhi and UAE MOFA attestation. The UAE is not part of the Apostille Convention, so an apostille alone will be refused. INFINITYGRO completes the whole chain from Delhi – typically ₹10,000–₹11,000 per degree, including UAE fees.
Degree certificate attestation for UAE: the short answer
Degree certificate attestation for UAE is done in this order: (1) verification in India – a notary and the SDM in Delhi, or the State HRD / education department when your employer’s checklist asks for it; (2) MEA attestation by the Ministry of External Affairs; (3) attestation by the UAE Embassy in New Delhi (AED 150); (4) UAE MOFA attestation, now completed online and issued as a digitally signed e-certificate (AED 150). On the Delhi route the degree is usually back in 5–7 working days, and the typical total is ₹10,000–₹11,000 per degree.
Two routes for a UAE degree attestation – which one is yours?
Both routes end with the same MEA, UAE Embassy and MOFA stamps. The difference is only how the degree is verified in India first.
Route A – Notary + SDM (Delhi)
Notary → SDM → MEA → UAE Embassy → UAE MOFA. The fastest and most common route for employment visas and golden visa files – usually 5–7 working days once the original reaches our office.
Route B – State HRD / university verification
HRD or university verification → MEA → UAE Embassy → UAE MOFA. Use it only when the employer, the equivalency office or a licensing body names HRD in writing. Timing depends on the state – often two to six weeks.
How we attest your degree for the UAE, step by step
Send a scan on WhatsApp
Share the degree, your passport front page and the employer’s checklist. We confirm Route A or B and send a written quote in rupees.
Courier or hand in the original
Post the original degree (and transcripts if asked) to our New Ashok Nagar office, or walk in. We do not offer home pickup.
India-side verification
A notary and the SDM in Delhi authenticate the degree, or we file it with the State HRD / university for Route B.
MEA attestation
The Ministry of External Affairs attests the signature of the verifying officer.
UAE Embassy, New Delhi
The embassy fixes its stamp after MEA – the AED 150 fee is paid at this stage.
UAE MOFA and return
We complete MOFA attestation online, email you the MOFA e-certificate and return the original by Blue Dart or another tracked courier.
Degree certificate attestation for UAE – price breakdown
| Item | Amount | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Notary + SDM + MEA attestation (our all-inclusive India stage) | ₹1,000–₹1,500 | Per degree |
| UAE Embassy attestation fee | AED 150 | Official fee, educational document |
| UAE MOFA attestation fee | AED 150 | Official fee, paid online |
| Typical total, including service and courier | ₹10,000–₹11,000 | Per degree, Delhi route |
Searching “degree certificate attestation for UAE price”? The two UAE fees make up most of the cost and move with the dirham rate, so we always send a written rupee quote before you courier anything. Route B (State HRD) can add state verification charges, which we quote separately. Transcripts or mark sheets attested with the degree are charged per document.
What to send – and what the UAE embassy will not accept
Send us
- Original final degree certificate
- Passport copy (front and back page)
- Transcripts or consolidated mark sheet, if your employer asks
- Employer or equivalency checklist, if you have one
- Name-change proof if your passport name differs
Common rejections
- Laminated degrees – stamps cannot be fixed on lamination
- Photocopies or colour prints instead of the original
- Provisional certificate when the final degree has been issued
- Name mismatch between degree and passport without supporting proof
- Degree in a regional language with no English version
Who needs degree attestation for the UAE
Employment visa holders
Many UAE employers and free zones ask for an attested degree before issuing the work permit and labour contract.
Golden visa applicants
Skilled-professional golden visa files commonly include an attested bachelor’s degree or higher.
Teachers
School licensing in Dubai and Abu Dhabi asks for attested qualifications before approval.
Engineers
Engineering registration and job grades in the UAE are linked to an attested engineering degree.
Healthcare professionals
Nurses, pharmacists and doctors often need attested qualifications alongside their licensing file.
Students
Master’s admission and degree equivalency in the UAE need the bachelor’s degree attested from India.
Degree certificate attestation for UAE: emirate-wise notes
The attestation chain – India verification, MEA, UAE Embassy and MOFA – is the same for every emirate. What changes is who reads the attested degree after you land.
| Emirate | Who usually asks for the attested degree | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai | Employers and free zones for the work permit, KHDA-regulated schools for teachers, DHA for health professionals | Keep the MOFA e-certificate PDF ready – most Dubai portals ask you to upload it. |
| Abu Dhabi | Employers, ADEK for teachers, DOH for health professionals | Some Abu Dhabi employers also ask for attested transcripts; attest them in the same courier. |
| Sharjah | Employers, SPEA for private-school teachers, MOHAP for health professionals | Name spellings are checked closely against the passport – fix any mismatch before attestation. |
| Ajman, RAK, Fujairah, UAQ | Employers, MOHAP and the Ministry of Education for licensing | Same documents as Dubai; processing just goes through federal offices. |
Typical timeline for a UAE degree attestation
This is how a degree usually moves on our Delhi notary route. Public holidays and embassy closures can add a day or two.
| Day | Stage | What you receive |
|---|---|---|
| Day 0 | Original degree reaches New Ashok Nagar | WhatsApp confirmation with photos |
| Day 1 | Notary and SDM | Scan of the stamped degree |
| Day 2–3 | MEA attestation | Scan showing the MEA sticker |
| Day 4–5 | UAE Embassy, New Delhi | Scan with the UAE Embassy sticker |
| Day 5–7 | UAE MOFA online and dispatch | MOFA e-certificate PDF and courier tracking number |
Degrees we attest for the UAE most often
Any degree issued by a recognised Indian university or board can go through the chain. These are the ones we handle most, with the extra point each one tends to raise:
- B.Tech / B.E. – engineers moving to UAE contractors; attest the provisional only if the final degree is not yet issued and the employer agrees.
- MBA / PGDM – a PGDM is a diploma from an AICTE-approved institute, so carry the institute’s approval details in case equivalency asks.
- B.Com, BBA, BA, BSc – office and finance roles; a single degree is usually enough without mark sheets.
- BSc Nursing / GNM – nurses usually attest the degree and the nursing council registration together.
- MBBS, BDS, B.Pharm – often attested with the internship completion and council certificates.
- B.Ed / M.Ed – teachers; schools usually want the subject degree and the B.Ed attested.
- Polytechnic diploma and ITI – technicians; issued by state boards, so check the name and roll number match the passport.
Whatever the degree, the price and route for degree certificate attestation for UAE stay the same; only the checklist from your employer changes what you send with it.
Checklist before you start your degree certificate attestation for UAE
Run through these five checks before you courier anything. They prevent almost every delay we see in degree certificate attestation for UAE.
- The degree 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 degree.
- You have asked us for a written quote, so the degree certificate attestation for UAE has no surprise costs.
Once these are in place, degree certificate attestation for UAE is a predictable one-week job on the Delhi route.
Degree certificate attestation for UAE – sample
This is a real UAE e-attestation issued for an Indian degree 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.
Degree equivalency, distance degrees and other UAE questions
Equivalency: the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research issues equivalency for foreign degrees, and an attested degree is part of that file. We complete the India and UAE Embassy side; the equivalency application itself is made in the UAE.
Distance or open-university degrees: these can be attested in India, but UAE equivalency and some licensing bodies apply their own rules to distance learning. Check with the receiving office before you start.
Several documents together: if you also need your marriage certificate attested for a UAE family visa or an experience certificate attested for UAE, send them in the same courier – each is quoted per document but travels through the stages together.
Degree certificate attestation for UAE – FAQs
How much does degree certificate attestation for UAE cost?
Typically ₹10,000–₹11,000 per degree in total: ₹1,000–₹1,500 for notary, SDM and MEA, plus AED 150 UAE Embassy and AED 150 UAE MOFA fees, service and courier. We send a written quote first.
How long does it take?
Usually 5–7 working days on the Delhi notary route after the original reaches us. State HRD verification takes longer and depends on the state.
Can I apostille my degree for the UAE instead?
No. The UAE is not part of the Apostille Convention, so UAE authorities need MEA attestation, the UAE Embassy stamp and MOFA attestation.
Is State HRD attestation compulsory?
Not usually. Most employment and golden visa files accept the notary and SDM route. Use HRD only when your employer or licensing body asks for it in writing.
Is MOFA attestation done in India or in the UAE?
MOFA attestation is now completed online after the UAE Embassy stage. We complete it for you and email the MOFA e-certificate.
Can you attest a laminated degree?
No – the stickers cannot be fixed on lamination. Apply to your university for a duplicate or an unlaminated copy first.
Do my transcripts need attestation too?
Only if your employer or equivalency office asks. They follow the same route and are charged per document.
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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.