UAE Embassy Attestation from India
UAE embassy attestation for degrees, marriage and birth certificates, PCCs and company documents. We take your document through the India-side stages, MEA attestation and the UAE Embassy, through the UAE Embassy and the online UAE MOFA attestation, and send it back to you. Pick your document below to see its own guide.
UAE embassy attestation: quick answer
UAE embassy attestation is how an Indian document becomes valid in the UAE. Because the UAE has not joined the Hague Apostille Convention, an apostille does not work: the document is verified in India, attested by the MEA, attested by the UAE Embassy in New Delhi or the UAE Consulate in Mumbai, and then attested by UAE MOFA, which is now done online.
For most degrees and personal certificates the first stage is a notary and the SDM in Delhi; state HRD verification is needed only if your UAE checklist asks for it. Company papers go to a Chamber of Commerce first. A PCC issued through Passport Seva goes straight to the MEA and, under the latest update, no longer needs UAE MOFA. Choose your document below for its exact route.
Video: UAE embassy attestation of a degree certificate
Two routes for a degree going to the UAE, how long it takes and how to verify the final MOFA attestation online.
UAE embassy attestation guides by document
Every guide below covers one document for the UAE: the route, the papers to send and the common mistakes.
Education documents
Degrees, diplomas and work-experience letters for UAE jobs, licensing and equivalency.
Personal documents
Marriage, birth and police certificates for family visas, schools and residence.
Company and commercial documents
Invoices, certificates of origin, agreements and company papers.
Fees and the final MOFA stamp
What it costs and what happens after the document reaches the UAE.
UAE embassy attestation process: 5 stages
In India
- 1Notary (where needed)Personal and self-issued documents are notarised, with names matching the passport.
- 2SDM or chamber verificationSDM in Delhi for degrees and personal certificates (state HRD only if your checklist asks), Chamber of Commerce for company papers.
- 3MEA attestationThe Ministry of External Affairs attests the document. For the UAE this is attestation, not an apostille.
- 4UAE Embassy or ConsulateThe UAE Embassy in New Delhi or the UAE Consulate General in Mumbai attests the MEA stamp.
UAE MOFA (online)
- 5UAE MOFA attestationThe UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs adds the final attestation. It is now online: we complete it and you can verify it on the UAE MOFA website.
UAE embassy attestation sample
This is a real UAE embassy attestation completed by INFINITYGRO on a degree certificate through the Delhi route. Check for these on your own document when it comes back:
- Notary and SDM attestation on the back of the certificate
- MEA attestation stamp with the signing officer’s name
- UAE Embassy, New Delhi legalisation sticker with number and date
- UAE MOFA attestation, verifiable online with its reference number
Which route does your document take for the UAE?
| Document | First stage in India | Then | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree, diploma, mark sheet | Notary + SDM in Delhi (State HRD only if asked) | MEA → UAE Embassy → UAE MOFA | Degree guide |
| Marriage or birth certificate | Notary + SDM in Delhi | MEA → UAE Embassy → UAE MOFA | Marriage · Birth |
| PCC (Passport Seva) | None | MEA → UAE Embassy (online); MOFA no longer required | PCC guide |
| Experience letter | Notary (and chamber where asked) | MEA → UAE Embassy → UAE MOFA | Experience guide |
| Invoice, certificate of origin, company papers | Chamber of Commerce | MEA → UAE Embassy → UAE MOFA | Commercial guide |
UAE embassy attestation fees
Embassy and MOFA charges are set by the UAE and change from time to time, so we keep the current figures on one page instead of repeating them here.
Documents to send for UAE embassy attestation
- The original document to be attested
- A clear copy of your passport (first and last pages); names must match the passport
- For a degree: the mark sheets or final-year mark sheet, if the employer asked for them
- For a marriage certificate: both spouses’ passport copies
- For company documents: a cover letter and authorisation letter on letterhead (we send the format)
- Where and why the document will be used in the UAE
6 mistakes that delay UAE embassy attestation
Name mismatch
A name spelt differently on the certificate and the passport is the most common reason for a query at MEA or the embassy.
Apostille instead of attestation
An apostilled document is not accepted in the UAE; it still needs MEA attestation and the UAE Embassy stamp.
Doing HRD when it isn’t needed
State HRD is not mandatory for the UAE and adds weeks. Do it only if your UAE checklist asks for it.
Laminated documents
Stamps cannot be fixed on a laminated certificate; keep the original unlaminated.
No Arabic translation
Some UAE offices want a legal Arabic translation; ask before you travel.
Skipping MOFA
For degrees and personal certificates the UAE Embassy stamp is not the end; UAE MOFA attestation is still needed (now online).
Official links for UAE attestation
FAQs: UAE embassy attestation
What is UAE embassy attestation?
UAE embassy attestation is the legalisation of an Indian document so that offices in the UAE accept it. The document is verified in India, attested by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), stamped by the UAE Embassy in New Delhi or the UAE Consulate in Mumbai, and finally attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), now online.
Is an apostille accepted in the UAE?
No. The UAE is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so an MEA apostille is not accepted there. Indian documents need MEA attestation followed by UAE Embassy attestation and MOFA attestation.
What is the process for UAE embassy attestation from India?
For most documents: notary and SDM in Delhi (or a Chamber of Commerce for company papers), then MEA attestation, then the UAE Embassy, then UAE MOFA online. State HRD is needed for a degree only if your UAE checklist asks for it.
Which documents need UAE embassy attestation?
Degree and diploma certificates, mark sheets, experience letters, marriage and birth certificates, police clearance certificates, and company documents such as invoices, certificates of origin, agreements and powers of attorney.
How much does UAE embassy attestation cost?
The cost depends on the document and the stages it needs. Our UAE Embassy attestation fees page lists the current charges, and we confirm the total for your documents in writing before starting.
How long does UAE embassy attestation take?
The Delhi route (notary, SDM, MEA, UAE Embassy, MOFA) usually takes 5 to 7 days. The state HRD route takes longer. We give the expected date with the quote.
Is UAE MOFA attestation done in India?
UAE MOFA attestation is now done online, so it no longer needs a visit in the UAE. We complete it as part of the process, and you can verify it on the UAE MOFA website with the reference number. A PCC no longer needs MOFA under the latest update.
Do you collect documents from home?
No. If you are in Delhi you can drop off and collect your documents at our New Ashok Nagar office. From other cities, send the originals by a reputed courier with tracking; we return them by Blue Dart or another secure courier.
Do Indian documents need an Arabic translation in the UAE?
Some UAE authorities and courts ask for a legal translation into Arabic, usually for marriage, birth or court documents. Ask the office that needs the document; we can arrange the translation.
Can you attest a PCC for the UAE?
Yes, if you already hold the PCC. We attest the police clearance certificate for UAE use; we do not apply for or issue the PCC itself.
Send your documents for UAE embassy attestation
WhatsApp a photo of your document and tell us what it is for in the UAE. We confirm the route, the papers needed and the cost in writing.
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Disclaimer: INFINITYGRO is a private document facilitation service, not a government office. MEA attestation is done by the Ministry of External Affairs, attestation by the UAE Embassy or Consulate in India, and final attestation by UAE MOFA. Rules and fees change; confirm current requirements with the office in the UAE that asked for the document.
Last reviewed: October 2026