Overview
UAE Embassy Attestation is a mandatory process that verifies the authenticity of Pakistani documents for official use in the United Arab Emirates. It is required for employment visas, residence permits, higher education admissions, company registration, and other legal purposes. The process involves multiple stages of verification in Pakistan — including MOFA attestation — before final legalization by the UAE Embassy.
Why It's Required
Documents That Can Be Attested
- •Degrees, diplomas, transcripts
- •Birth, marriage, unmarried, death certificates
- •Power of attorney, affidavits, agreements, invoices
- •Experience letters, training or trade test certificates
Required Documents
Step-by-Step Attestation Process
Document Verification
Obtain verification from the issuing body (e.g., board, university, chamber).
MOFA Attestation
Submit documents to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Pakistan for authentication.
Embassy Submission
Submit MOFA-attested documents to the UAE Embassy in Islamabad or UAE Consulate in Karachi.
Final Attestation
The UAE Embassy applies its official stamp and signature, completing the legalization process.
Processing Time
Typically 7 – 10 working days, depending on document type and prior verification requirements.
Important Notes
- • MOFA attestation is mandatory before UAE Embassy attestation.
- • Apostille is not accepted for UAE — only embassy attestation is valid.
- • Translations into Arabic may be required for certain documents.
- • Commercial documents must first be attested by the Chamber of Commerce.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit documents without MOFA attestation?
No, UAE Embassy does not accept documents without MOFA attestation.
Are photocopies accepted?
Only original documents are attested. Photocopies may be submitted for record but are not accepted for legalization.
Do translations need to be attested too?
Yes. If translation is required, the translated copy must also be stamped and submitted for attestation
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