Where to Attest Documents: UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) stamps country documents for expats in Dubai and UAE which are furtherly is to be accepted by the UAE government for paper processing. In case of any type of visa such as family, husband/spouse or employment visa, etc. there is a requirement to submit paperwork to present to the governing body (employer or the UAE government). These documents are to be attested by MOFA before submission.
For attestation, either a service can be hired or it can be done by visiting MOFA office in Bur Dubai.
Related Article: How to Authenticate Diploma (Red Ribbon and MOFA Attestation)
Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bur Dubai
UAE country document attestation process is rapid as long as the provided documents are legit. As per the situation, the documents are required to be verified from your own country first therefore might not be accepted right away. The MOFA advisors shall help you with the entire process.
Sample Documents that need to be authenticated in MOFA are:
- Wedding certificate/marriage contract
- Transcript of Records
- University Diploma
- Birth Certificate
- Other Government Documents
Once you get the MOFA seal, it assures that the document is UAE-approved and can now be submitted to any governing body that requires these certificates. Such as for work, or for visa sponsorship application.
Below is a sample photo that shows the seal stamp on a document. Please know that for each stamp there is a corresponding fee. It was 150 AED per stamp when we last checked.
MOFA Location in Dubai and Contact Details
MOFA office is located in front of the Ansar Gallery in Karama. Here is there contact information:
MOFA Contact Details:
- Contact Number: (04) 404 0000
- Fax: (04) 357 2112
- Email: Dubaioffice@mofa.gov.ae
- Opening Hours: 8am to 2pm (Sunday to Thursday)
This article is posted to share Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) location information and contact details. Hoping that you get to do the process by yourself in a minimum amount of fee. In our experience, their service is quick and proficient.
