In the UAE, employees are generally required to submit attested academic certificates when applying for a work permit or employment visa. The purpose of attestation is to confirm that the qualifications are genuine and valid for official use.
Attestation involves having your educational documents certified in both your home country and the UAE. The typical process includes:
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- Notarisation in your home country: Your degree or diploma must first be notarised by the authorised body.
- Attestation by your country’s Foreign Ministry: The notarised document is then authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (or its equivalent).
- UAE Embassy/Consulate attestation: Next, you must submit the certificate to the UAE Embassy or Consulate in your home country.
- Final attestation in the UAE: Once you arrive, the certificate needs to be attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA).
This step-by-step process ensures your qualification is legally recognised in the UAE.
In some cases, especially for professions where academic qualifications play a key role, your employer may also request an equivalency certificate from the UAE Ministry of Education (MoE). This requires applying through the MoE portal, where they verify your degree directly with the university or professional body that issued it abroad.
Source: Khaleej Times
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