MOFA Attestation UAE
MOFA Attestation UAE support from Al Hadaf Al Masi helps UAE residents, employers and businesses understand the correct official route, required documents, current fees and next steps. We review the case before submission so the application is prepared for the correct authority.
MOFA Attestation UAE – Overview
MOFA Attestation UAE certifies the authenticity of signatures and seals on documents issued inside or outside the UAE. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs now determines the appropriate route automatically based on document type and issuing authority: eligible UAE-issued digital documents can use Digital Attestation, while other documents may be processed through an approved courier service. Documents issued outside the UAE follow the relevant UAE-mission/attestation pathway.
Quick Service Information
| Information | Details |
| Service | MOFA Document Attestation |
| Authority | UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs |
| Personal Document Fee | AED 150 per document according to current MOFA FAQ |
| Commercial Document Fee | AED 2,000 per document according to current MOFA FAQ |
| Digital UAE-issued Attestation Time | Within 2 hours during official working hours |
| Courier Route Inside UAE | 1–3 business days depending on provider |
| Outside-UAE Route | May take up to 15 business days depending on provider |
| Al Hadaf Service Fee | Quote case by case |
Government fees, service channels and processing times can change. Recheck the official service card immediately before submission.
Documents / Information Required
- For digital attestation: eligible original UAE-issued digital document with QR/reference/barcode verification
- For courier route: original document in Arabic or English, or accompanied by a legally certified translation
- Original document must have prior competent-authority certification/attestation where applicable
- Document must not be laminated
- UAE Pass for online application
- Destination-country / issuing-authority information required by the application
Government / Service Fees
CRM ALHADAF contains a specific family-document attestation line of AED 209, described as Aramex AED 40 + MOFA stamp AED 169. This is a package-specific internal figure and should not replace the broader official MOFA fee schedule for all document types.
| MOFA Fee | Amount |
| Individual / personal affairs document | AED 150 |
| Commercial document | AED 2,000 |
| Commercial invoices | Fee based on invoice amount / eDAS scale |
| Courier / delivery | Separate and provider dependent |
| Embassy / consular attestation if additionally required | Separate, depending on destination process |
| Al Hadaf professional fee | Quote case by case |
Processing Time
MOFA currently states that eligible UAE-issued digital documents can be attested within 2 hours during official working hours. Attestation through an approved courier service inside the UAE generally takes 1–3 business days depending on the provider. For outside-UAE service-provider routes, processing may take up to 15 business days.
How the Process Works
- Identify whether the document was issued inside or outside the UAE and where it will be used.
- Confirm whether the document is eligible for Digital Attestation or requires courier handling.
- Check prior attestations/certifications and legal translation where needed.
- Apply through MOFA using UAE Pass / relevant mission route.
- Pay the applicable attestation and delivery fees.
- Receive the digital attestation or courier-delivered attested document and verify completion.
How Al Hadaf Al Masi Can Help
- Initial eligibility / document review
- Profile-specific checklist
- Coordination with the correct UAE authority or accredited provider
- Application and document preparation support
- Fee and processing-time recheck before submission
- Follow-up through completion
Why Choose Al Hadaf Al Masi?
- UAE experience since 2008
- Dubai/UAE-focused administrative support
- Case-specific guidance
- Clear separation of government, provider and professional fees
- No government-approval guarantees
Important Disclaimer
Al Hadaf Al Masi provides independent professional assistance. Final acceptance, official fees, service timing and document recognition are determined by the relevant UAE authority or accredited provider.
Need Help With This Service?
Send us the document or employee details and the purpose of the transaction. Al Hadaf Al Masi can review the case and provide a tailored checklist and current next-step guidance.
