Embassy and Consulate Attestation Services in Dubai, UAE
Embassy and consulate attestation in Dubai is the legalisation step many countries require before they accept a UAE document. It also works in reverse: documents issued abroad usually need the UAE embassy or consulate in the issuing country before the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs attests them. Dunes plans the chain for your destination, arranges any translation and submits each step.
Tell us the document and the country that will receive it. We confirm the requirements with the embassy and send you a written quote.
Embassy and Consulate Attestation Services We Offer
We confirm what the specific embassy requires, prepare the document in the right order and handle each submission.
UAE Documents for Use Abroad
Documents issued in the UAE, authenticated by the issuing authority or a notary where required, attested by MOFA, then legalised by the embassy or consulate of the destination country in the UAE.
Foreign Documents for Use in the UAE
Documents issued abroad: attestation in the issuing country, the UAE embassy or consulate there, then MOFA in the UAE. See our MOFA attestation service.
Personal Documents
Birth, marriage and degree certificates, police clearance certificates, affidavits and powers of attorney for overseas use.
Commercial and Corporate Documents
Trade licences, memoranda of association, board resolutions and agreements. See commercial document attestation.
Certified Translation for Embassy Submission
Certified translation into the language the embassy or receiving authority requires, prepared so it matches the original exactly. See translation and attestation.
Who Needs Embassy Attestation in Dubai?
Embassy and consulate attestation is most often needed by:
Families and Relocators
People moving to or from the UAE who need certificates accepted by another country.
Companies
Businesses opening a branch, signing contracts or registering a subsidiary in another country.
Students and Job Seekers
Applicants for study, work permits or professional registration abroad.
Property and Legal Matters
People using powers of attorney, court documents or inheritance papers in another country.
How Embassy Attestation Works
For a document issued in the UAE, the usual chain is: authentication by the issuing authority or a notary where required, then attestation by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then legalisation by the embassy or consulate of the destination country in the UAE. Because the UAE is not a party to the Apostille Convention, UAE-issued documents are legalised this way instead of with an apostille. Read MOFA attestation vs apostille for the difference.
Documents Issued Abroad for Use in the UAE
For a document issued abroad, the foreign ministry or designated authority in the issuing country attests it first, then the UAE embassy or consulate in that country, then MOFA in the UAE. MOFA also offers attestation through UAE missions abroad, and availability varies by mission. See the MOFA attestation service page.
Every Embassy Sets Its Own Rules
Embassies decide which documents they accept, how appointments work and whether a translation is needed. Requirements also change, so we check with the specific embassy or consulate before you submit anything. For apostille routes see apostille attestation services.
Last reviewed: 25 October 2026. Requirements change, so we verify them with the relevant authority before you submit anything.
Why Choose Dunes for Embassy Attestation
Clients choose us because we provide:
- Route planning for your document and destination country
- Attestation and translation steps arranged in the correct order
- Checks with the specific embassy or consulate before submission
- Coordination with MOFA and notaries in one place
- A written quote before you commit
Our Simple Process
Tell us the document and the country that will receive it.
We confirm the route and requirements and send you a written quote.
We handle each step and return your attested documents.
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is embassy attestation?
It is the stage where the embassy or consulate of the destination country confirms that the document has been properly attested in the UAE so it will be accepted there. For foreign documents used in the UAE, the UAE embassy or consulate in the issuing country does the equivalent step.
Do I need MOFA attestation before the embassy?
For UAE-issued documents, yes in most cases: MOFA attests the document before the destination country’s embassy legalises it. Where a notary or another UAE authority must act first, that comes before MOFA.
Can a UAE document be apostilled instead?
The UAE is not a party to the Apostille Convention, so UAE-issued documents are legalised through MOFA and embassy attestation rather than an apostille. We confirm the destination country’s requirements for your document.
Which documents can you attest at an embassy?
Personal, educational and commercial documents, including certificates, affidavits, powers of attorney, trade licences and corporate resolutions. Each embassy sets what it accepts, so we check before submission.
Do I need a translation for the embassy?
Some embassies and receiving authorities ask for a certified translation into their language. We tell you whether one is needed and prepare it so it matches the original exactly.
How long does embassy attestation take?
It depends on the embassy and the number of steps. For reference, MOFA states that attestation through UAE missions abroad can take up to 7 business days. We give you a timeline with your quote.
Can you help with an embassy I have not named?
Yes. Tell us the destination country and the document and we will confirm the route with the relevant embassy or consulate.
How much does embassy attestation cost?
The cost depends on the document, the embassy’s fees, the number of steps and urgency. We send a written quote before we start.
Contact Dunes Translation Today
If you need a document attested for an embassy or consulate, our team is ready to help. Contact us today for a written quote.
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