People prefer to study, live, and work in the United Arab Emirates for various reasons, which include safe environment, job opportunities, high-quality education, and services along with other reasons.
UAE is an Arabian state that is located along the Persian Gulf. It is a federation of seven emirates, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman, Ras al-Khaimah, Umm al-Quwain, Sharjah and Fujairah, and is governed by an absolute monarch.
When one opts to live in the UAE for education, marriage, or employment, they need to have their certificates attested in order to obtain a visa, school admission, higher education, labor card processing, visa designation, and medical purposes.
Since the Emirate is not a member of The Hague Convention, every document that’s intended to be used in the country needs legalization. If you are wondering how to go about this, you will be pleased to know that some agencies offer these solutions.
Here are some of the frequently asked questions about certificate attestation in Dubai.
Do I have to be present for my certificates to be attested?
These certificates, including personal and commercial, can be attested without the need of you being there. Once you have found an agency to work with and have confirmed that you are comfortable with their certificate attestation fees Dubai, all you need to do is send you documents to them, and wait about a week. The professionals will take care of everything on your behalf and send back the attested documents.
What is the difference between authentication, legalization, attestation, notarization, and verification?
Often, these terms are used to mean the same thing. But for specificity, authentication confirms your identity, attestation is a proof that a document is attested, verification is where the issuing body verifies the documents and confirms that it’s authentic. Legalization is the official confirmation that a seal, signature, or stamp on a certificate is genuine. Notarization is the sealing or stamping, signing and dating the certificate after enough evidence confirms authenticity.
Can I attest the photocopies of my documents?
No, you cannot. Attestation is only done on the original certificates. And if your documents are laminated, then the lamination is removed before the process proceeds.
How much will I pay for the process?
The certificate attestation fees Dubai varies from on agency to the next. How much you pay depends on the agency you chose to work with – some will charge more than others. It’s therefore important to perform your due diligence upfront to ensure you’re getting the best deal. However, be careful not to fall prey of the cheapest bidders. Sometimes, they only display the low cost to lure you in and surprise you later with some hidden charges. Also note that, if you require same day attestation, you will need to pay extra, for the convenience.
When do I pay for the services?
This too will depend on the agency. Some will let you pay at your convenience – that is before, during or after attestation. Others will require that you pay a fraction of the money beforehand. In the end, you will only receive the papers once you have cleared all fee.
