UAE Embassy Attestation in Kerala | MOFA UAE Attestation in Kerala
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If you are in Kerala and planning to study, work or do business in the UAE, UAE embassy attestation in Kerala is an essential service. Moreover, as per the recent update getting MOFA UAE attestation from India itself before leaving to UAE is mandatory.ย In this article we will explain everything you need to know about UAE certificate attestation, including degree certificate attestation for UAE, marriage certificate attestation for UAE and MOFA UAE attestation.ย
4 Simple steps to get UAE Embassyย Attestation on your Documentsย
- Register on UAE Attestation Portalย
- Collect allย Documents you want to Apostilleย
- Submit the Original / Photocopies of documents
- Receive Documents with Attestation Directly to your home
What is UAE Embassy Attestation?
UAE certificate attestation or Embassy attestation for UAE is a legalization procedure to use documents issued in Kerala legally valid in UAE. legalization is a method of authentication where the originality and validity of a certificate issued in Kerala is verified through an established procedure.ย
Legalization procedure is mandatory to use a document issued in one country in another country. For Hague apostille countries an apostille is enough for legalization. However, the United Arab Emirates is not a Hague country. Thus, getting an attestation from the UAE embassy located in India is mandatory to legalize Indian documents in the UAE.ย
Why is UAE Attestation in Kerala Required?
The attestation UAE process in Kerala is required for various reasons. Such as:ย
- Employment visa
- Higher education
- Family visa
- Business purpose
- Medical Purpose
List of Documents that Require UAE Embassy Attestation in Kerala
Educational Documents
- Degree Certificate Attestation
- SSLC Attestation
- HSC Attestation
- Diploma Attestation
Degree Attestation UAE is a crucial document for employment in UAE.ย
Personal Documents
- Birth certificate
- Marriage Certificate
- Police Clearance Certificate
Marriage certificate attestation for UAE is mandatory to take your spouse to UAE with you.ย
Commercial Documents
- Power of attorney
- Invoices
- Company registration documents
- PAN Card
- GST Certificate
Step-by-Step Process for UAE Embassy Attestation in Kerala
Given below is the step by step breakdown of attestation UAE in Kerala:
- Notary Attestation
A public notary verifies your certificates and attest with a seal and sign.ย
You can choose either Sub divisional magistrate attestation or State home/HRD attestation based on the requirement from your employer. Some employers from the UAE demand getting a state level attestation. However, SDM attestation is a cheaper and faster method. Thus, unless your employer specifies getting a state level attestation you can go ahead with SDM attestation.ย
If you choose the SDM attestation method, we will give your documents to a sub divisional magistrate.ย The SDM will verify details and sign on your documents. Then, SDM attests the document with a sign and seal.ย
State attestation method involves two departments of the Kerala state government such as Home and HRD. If your documents are personal such as a birth and marriage certificate, it will be submitted to the state home department. If it is an educational document, we will submit it to the state HRD department for attestation. State departments will verify the authenticity of documents at the origin of documents such as a university or local registrar. After verifying the sign and the official authority who issued the document, the state department will attest the documents.ย
- MEA Attestation
In this stage SAS will submit your documents to the ministry of external affairs located in Delhi. The MEA also verifies the details of the documents as well as the attestations on it. Then, MEA will attest the documents with the official seal and sign of the ministry.ย
- UAE Embassy Attestation
This step will happen at the UAE embassy of India located in New Delhi. Alternatively, you can submit it to the UAE consulate in Mumbai. After verification, the embassy affixes a stamp or seal. This seal implies that Indian authorities have authenticated the document and it is ready to be used in the UAE.ย
MOFA UAE Attestation
This step is mandatory to complete the verification process in UAE. Earlier it was done in UAE. Thus, even if Indians need to get MOFA attestation before travelling to UAE, Indian agencies providing MOFA services had to send it to UAE for MOFA attestation. Since 2025 August MOFA attestation will happen at UAE embassy in India itself. There is no need for separate submission. Once submitted for embassy attestation, the UAE embassy will issue a certificate digitally signed by UAE ministry of external affairs. This certificate with a reference number is digitally verifiable and helps UAE authorities to verify the authenticity of your Kerala issued documents in UAE.ย
MOFA attestation is mandatory to get a work permit or residence permit in UAE.ย
Certificate Attestation for Abhu Dhabi and Other Emirates
Once you got your UAE embassy attestation from India, your document is valid throughout United Arab Emirates such as:ย
- UAE Embassy Attestation in Kerala for Emirate of Abu Dhabi
- UAE Embassy Attestation in Kerala for Emirate of Ajman
- UAE Embassy Attestation in Kerala for Emirate ofย Dubai
- UAE Embassy Attestation in Kerala for Emirate ofย Fujairah
- UAE Embassy Attestation in Kerala for Emirate of Ras Al Khaimah
- UAE Embassy Attestation in Kerala for Emirate of Sharjah
- UAE Embassy Attestation in Kerala for Emirate of Umm Al Quwain
UAE Embassy Attestation and MOFA UAE Attestation in Kerala Fees
UAE embassy attestation and MOFA attestation in Keralaย costs between โน9500 toย โน15000. This is an estimated cost and it may vary depending on the following factors:ย
- Method of authentication (SDM/State)
- Type of document
- Number of documents
- Service speed
Arabic Translation for UAE Embassy Attestation in Kerala
In most cases, UAE embassy attestation for your documents from Kerala does not require Arabic translation. If you are travelling to the UAE as a private company employee, Arabic translation is not required. However in the situations given below, you need to translate your documents into Arabic after UAE Embassy attestation:ย
- Employment at Government or semi government sectors
- Submitting documents to Immigration departments
- Submitting documents to Universities
- Submitting certificates to Ministry of Health or Justice
- Submitting court related documents in UAE
UAE Embassy attestation in Kerala is mandatory for those who travel to UAE for work, education, business or as a dependent. Obtaining an attestation from the UAE Embassy located in New Delhi is a legalization requirement for the UAE. UAE Embassy and MOFA attestation in Kerala is the proof of authenticity and originality of your document issued in Kerala. Thus, make sure to get attestation beforehand to avoid delay in your visa processing. Contact secure apostille services for UAE Embassy attestation consultation.
UAE Embassy Attestation and UAE MOFA Attestation Services in Kerala
| UAE Embassy Attestation Service Center | Contact Number |
|---|---|
Kasaragod | |
Kannur | |
Kozhikode | |
Malappuram | |
Kalpetta | |
Thrissur | |
Ernakulam | |
Kochi | |
Kottayam | |
Todupuzha | |
Palakkad | |
Pathanamthitta | |
Kollam | |
Alappuzha |
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Frequently asked questions
Degree attestation for UAE is mandatory to get an employment visa for UAE. To accept your educational qualification from India as valid in UAE, you need to get attestation from UAE Embassy in India after an established verification process.ย
Yes. The ministry of foreign affairs attestation (MOFA) UAE is mandatory to make your documents legally valid within UAE. This is the final step for the legalization of documents for the UAE. In certain cases companies allow employees to get MOFA after arriving in the UAE.ย
No. You need to get attestation from the UAE embassy in India. Obtaining an attestation from the Indian embassy in the US cannot be used for legalization in the UAE.ย
Yes. If you are taking your child on a dependent visa to the UAE, you need to get birth certificate attestation for UAE. You can do it from Kerala itself with the help of an attestation services provider.ย
If you are taking your spouse as a dependent, marriage certificate attestation for UAE. You can get it done from the UAE embassy in Delhi after getting the verification and attestation required for this.ย