If you’re an Indian professional, student, or business owner moving to the UAE, you must get your documents attested to make them legally valid. Without proper attestation:
- ❌ Your employment visa may be rejected
- ❌ Your degree won’t be recognized for jobs/studies
- ❌ You can’t process family visas
This guide explains the step-by-step process with updated costs in AED & INR and common mistakes to avoid.
Documents Requiring Attestation
| Document Type | Required For | Examples |
| Educational Certificates | Jobs, Higher Studies | Degrees, Mark Sheets, School Certificates |
| Personal Documents | Family Visas, Residence | Birth/Marriage Certificates, PCC |
| Commercial Documents | Business Setup | Company Registration, MOA, POA |
Complete Attestation Process & Fees
- Notary Attestation (India)
- Cost: ₹100–500 (AED 5–25) per document
- Time: 1 day
- State Attestation (India)
- HRD Attestation (for educational docs)
- SDM/Home Dept Attestation (for personal docs)
- Cost: ₹1,000–3,000 (AED 50–150)
- Time: 3–7 days
- MEA Attestation (India)
- Cost: ₹2,000–5,000 (AED 100–250)
- Time: 2–5 days
- UAE Embassy Attestation (India)
- Cost: ₹3,000–7,000 (AED 150–350)
- Time: 5–7 days
- MOFA Attestation (UAE)
- Cost: AED 150–300
- Time: 1–2 days
📌 Total Estimated Cost:
- Educational: AED 600–1,100 (₹12,000–22,000)
- Personal: AED 400–800 (₹8,000–16,000)
- Commercial: AED 1,000–2,000 (₹20,000–40,000)
(Prices vary based on urgency and service provider)
Pro Tips to Save Time & Money
- Combine Documents: Get multiple certificates attested together to reduce costs
- Urgent Processing: Available at 2x cost (completed in 7–10 days)
- Avoid Agents Charging Extra: Compare 3 quotes before selecting
FAQs with AED Pricing
Q: Can I attest documents after reaching UAE?
A: No! HRD/MEA/UAE Embassy attestation must be done in India. Only MOFA (AED 150–300) is done in UAE.
Q: Is translation required?
A: Only if documents are in regional languages (AED 50–100 per page).
Q: What’s the cheapest way?
A: DIY attestation costs ~AED 600, but takes 20+ days. Agencies charge AED 800–1,500 for faster service.
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