German Documents attestation is essential for individuals moving to the UAE for work, study, or family residency. The process involves authentication by German and UAE authorities to make the documents legally valid. Whether you need attestation for personal, educational, or business documents, we streamline the process, making sure your documents meet both German and UAE standards.
The German Consulate in Dubai and the UAE Embassy in Berlin are central to this process, handling services for personal, educational, and commercial documents
Germany is renowned for its engineering excellence, automotive industry, rich cultural heritage, and robust economy. The capital city, Berlin, serves as the political, economic, and cultural hub. The official language is German, and the currency is the Euro (EUR).
For German-issued documents to be legally accepted in the UAE, they need thorough legalization:
Documents Must Be Authenticated by relevant German authorities (e.g., the Central Agency for German Schools Abroad (ZfA) for educational documents). Non-Educational Documents: Documents such as birth certificates, marriage certificates, and police clearances need to be verified by the issuing authority.
local notarization, obtain an Apostille from the German Federal Administrative Office (Auswärtiges Amt) in Cologne. This internationally recognized stamp certifies the document’s validity.
With the Apostille complete, submit the document to the UAE Embassy in Berlin for attestation. This finalizes the document's certification in Germany, enabling it for official use in the UAE.
Upon arrival in the UAE, the document must be presented to MOFA for attestation. This last MOFA attestation step ensures that the document meets UAE standards for use in legal, educational, or employment purposes.
Services Offered
The German Embassy in Abu Dhabi primarily handles:
The German Consulate General in Dubai is the only German mission in the UAE providing a full range of consular services, including family law matters, citizenship applications, and notarial/documentary services like legalization and notarization of power of attorney. Please note, all visitors must book an appointment in advance to access consular services. For more details and to schedule an appointment, visit the official German Consulate General Dubai website.
Documents issued and authenticated in the UAE must be legalized by the German Consulate General in Dubai before they can be legally used in Germany. This step is essential to ensure the document’s validity and acceptance by German authorities.
We Can Help You Attest a Wide Range of Documents:
Commonly attested documents
Documents that are not in English or Arabic may need translation by a certified translator before being submitted for MOFA attestation in the UAE. Ensure all translations are certified to meet UAE standards for official documentation.
District Court (Amtsgericht) Verification:
German Federal Office of Administration (Bundesverwaltungsamt):
Attestation by the UAE Embassy in Berlin:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in the UAE:
Certified Translation Services: For documents that need translation from German to English or Arabic, we provide certified translation services to ensure compliance with UAE document standards.
Document Pickup and Drop-Off Services within the UAE:
Contact Us for Reliable German Document Attestation Services in the UAE
Ensure your German documents are legally recognized in the UAE with our complete attestation services. For inquiries or to start your attestation process, reach out today.
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Jumeirah I, Street 14 A, Dubai, UAE
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Monday to Thursday from 08:00 am to 03:00 pm and Friday from 08:00 am to 12:00 pm.
We offer efficient and reliable attestation services in the UAE to assist you with the process smoothly and efficiently. With over 10 years of experience, we can assist with document attestation from a wide range of countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, UK, US, India, France, Italy, China, and more.