Diploma certificates issued abroad must go through a formal authentication process before they are accepted for any official purpose in the United Arab Emirates. The UAE government treats diploma attestation as a legal verification of a document’s authenticity – it confirms that the seal and signatures on your diploma are genuine and that the qualification comes from a recognized institution. Without this process, diplomas and academic certificates are not recognised for work permits, further studies or business licensing in the country.
If you are planning to work, study, or migrate to the UAE, diploma attestation is a mandatory process to legally validate your educational qualifications. Whether it’s a diploma certificate attestation for a technical, vocational, undergraduate, or postgraduate diploma, the document must undergo proper legalization by relevant authorities including MEA, embassy, and finally, MOFA attestation in the UAE. Our diploma legalization services in Dubai ensure your certificates are authenticated according to UAE laws, whether you’re attesting from India, UK, USA, Canada, or any other country. From apostille for diploma certificates to educational certificate attestation for employment visas or higher education, we provide end-to-end support for a seamless and compliant attestation process.
Home Country Notary ➔ Home Country Foreign Ministry ➔ UAE Embassy (in Home Country) ➔ UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)
The diploma is first notarized by a public notary or local authority to confirm that the signature and seal on the document are genuine. Some countries require an additional authentication by the Ministry of Education or another relevant department.
In countries like India, the state education department (Human Resource Development department) verifies educational documents; personal documents such as birth or marriage certificates are authenticated by the state Home Department. In Pakistan this role is performed by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) or the Education Ministry.
After state‑level verification, the diploma is stamped by the issuing country’s foreign ministry (or equivalent). This is the national government’s final verification and typically takes 2–3 working days.
The document is then submitted to the UAE embassy or consulate in the issuing country, where embassy officials verify the previous stamps. This step usually takes 3–5 working days and costs about AED 300–500.
Once in the UAE, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MOFAIC) applies a final stamp certifying that all previous attestations are legitimate. MOFA attestation generally takes 1–2 working days and costs around AED 150–350. You must present the original document with prior attestations, a valid Emirates ID or passport copy, proof of visa status and, sometimes, a reason for attestation such as a job offer or visa renewal.
In addition to attestation, certain regulated professions in the UAE require a Diploma Equivalency Certificate. This is an official document from the UAE Ministry of Education that formally recognizes your foreign diploma as equal to a UAE academic qualification.
It’s mandatory for professionals in fields like engineering, medicine, teaching, and law to obtain their professional license and work in the public sector.
Please note that attestation is a mandatory prerequisite before you can apply for equivalency. To understand the full process and requirements, please review our complete guide to UAE diploma equivalency services.
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