UAE Dubai Embassy Attestation of Documents

The UAE is a small country that hosts a large number of expatriates who move there in search of better income and career opportunities. Many Pakistani expatriates travel to the UAE on a visit visa to find a job. Once they secure employment, they need to have their educational documents and degrees attested by the UAE Embassy in Pakistan. There are various documents that may require attestation from the UAE/Dubai Embassy, including:

– Degree Attestation from UAE Embassy
– Attestation of Intermediate and Matric Certificates from UAE Embassy
– Nikahnama (Marriage Certificate) Attestation from UAE Embassy
– Marriage Registration Certificate Attestation from UAE Embassy
– Birth Certificate Attestation from UAE Embassy
– B-Form Attestation from UAE Embassy
– School Leaving Certificate Attestation from UAE Embassy
– Diploma Attestation from UAE Embassy

While many documents require attestation, we will focus on explaining the essential ones along with their specific requirements.

Requirements:
Although there are numerous documents involved, we will focus on the key documents and their specific requirements for UAE Embassy Attestation in Pakistan.

1. UAE Embassy Attestation of Degree:
Once you receive a job offer from your company, they will require your degree to be attested by the UAE Embassy. Whether it is a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, the process is the same. Here’s what you need to know:

– The degree must first be attested by the Higher Education Commission (HEC).
– The degree should also be verified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
– These two attestations are mandatory before proceeding with the UAE Embassy attestation.

Supporting Documents for Degree Attestation from UAE Embassy:
– Valid color passport copy.
– Color copy of CNIC (Original).
– Original degree, previously attested by HEC and MOFA.
– The name should match across the passport, CNIC, and degree.

2. Intermediate & Matric Certificate Attestation:
The attestation process for Intermediate or Matric certificates follows a similar procedure:

– These certificates must be attested by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) and MOFA.

**Supporting Documents for Intermediate or Matric Certificate Attestation from UAE Embassy:**
– Valid color passport copy.
– Original CNIC (Original).
– Original certificate, attested by IBCC and MOFA.
– The name should match across the passport, CNIC, and certificates.

3. UAE Embassy Attestation of Marriage Certificate:
As per UAE regulations, your Marriage Certificate needs to be attested by the UAE Embassy. This attestation is required for processing family visas. The Marriage Registration Certificate (MRC), issued by the Union Council, should first be attested by MOFA.

**Supporting Documents for Marriage Certificate Attestation:**
– Valid passport copies of both husband and wife.
– Color CNIC copies of husband and wife.
– The wife’s CNIC and passport must reflect the husband’s name.

4. UAE Embassy Attestation of Birth Certificate:
Birth certificate attestation is typically part of the family visa processing. It is less complicated than degree attestation. This attestation verifies the legal identity of your children to the UAE government.

– The Birth Certificate should be issued by the Union Council of your area.
– It must be attested by MOFA.
– After MOFA attestation, it must be attested by the UAE Consulate.

**Supporting Documents for Birth Certificate Attestation:**
– Valid passport copies of both husband and wife.
– Original CNIC of both husband and wife.
– The wife’s CNIC and passport must reflect the husband’s name.
– Passport copy of the children.

5. Procedure for Attestation/Verification of B-Form from UAE Embassy:
For B-Form attestation, the process involves:

1. Translation of the NADRA-issued B-Form into English and Arabic.
2. The B-Form and its translation must be attested by MOFA.
3. Once attested by MOFA, both documents will be sent to the UAE Embassy for attestation.

**Supporting Documents for B-Form Attestation:**
– Valid passport copies of both husband and wife.
– Original CNIC copies of both husband and wife.
– The wife’s CNIC and passport must reflect the husband’s name.
– Passport copy of the child.

6. School Leaving Certificate/Report Card Attestation from UAE Embassy:
The procedure for attestation of a School Leaving Certificate is as follows:

– The school must issue a certificate on its letterhead with an official stamp.
– This certificate must first be attested by the Inter-Board Committee of Chairmen (ICT).
– Then it must be verified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
– Finally, it should be attested by the UAE Embassy/Consulate.

**Supporting Documents for School Leaving Certificate Attestation:**
– Original CNIC of both parents and passport copies.
– Passport copy of the child.

7. Diploma Attestation from UAE Embassy:
Diplomas are categorized as follows:

– 1-2 years of diploma**: Requires prior attestation from NEVTEC and MOFA.
– 3 years of diploma**: Requires prior attestation from IBCC and MOFA.

Regardless of the diploma type, the matric certificate must also be attested by the UAE Embassy along with the diploma.

**Supporting Documents for Diploma Certificate Attestation:**
– Original CNIC and passport copy.
– The name on CNIC, passport, and diploma should match.