For skilled jobs in the UAE, your degree is not just a formality — it often must be attested before a work permit is issued. The chain involves your home country and the UAE, so timing matters. This guide explains it clearly.
Our attestation service coordinates educational attestation through to MOFA.
Why employers require it
Attested degrees confirm your qualifications are genuine. Many skilled job categories and their work permits depend on it, so an unattested degree can hold up your entire employment process.
Official source: Always confirm the latest requirements on the official website: MOFA mofa.gov.ae.
The attestation chain
Issuing country: university verification, then education and foreign ministries
UAE embassy in the issuing country
MOFA in the UAE
Legal translation if the certificate is not in Arabic
Each step builds on the previous one, so they must run in order.
Common delays
University verification taking longer than expected — start early
Skipping a home-country step before the embassy stage
Name on the degree differing from the passport
Translating in the wrong order
Conclusion
Attest your degree before you need it for a job or permit, and follow the chain in order. The home-country steps take the most time, so begin as early as possible. To manage the process for you, message our attestation service.
Employers and authorities require attested degrees to confirm qualifications are genuine, especially for skilled job categories and work permits.
What is the attestation chain for a degree?
Typically attestation in the issuing country (university, education ministry, foreign ministry), the UAE embassy there, then MOFA in the UAE.
Does the degree need translation?
If it is not in Arabic, legal translation by an approved translator is usually required, in the correct order.
How long does degree attestation take?
It varies by country and university, from days to several weeks. Begin before you need it for a job offer or permit.
Can attestation be done after I arrive in the UAE?
The home-country steps are best done before arrival; the final MOFA step happens in the UAE. We can advise the best sequence for your case.
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