🇦🇪 Apostille · UAE & Gulf
UAE Attestation for Indian Documents — The Full Chain, Done Right.
Complete UAE attestation — Notary → HRD/SDM → MEA → UAE Embassy → MOFA. For employment visa, family visa, and business setup. Managed end-to-end.
What is Attestation for the UAE?
The UAE is not a signatory to the Hague Apostille Convention. This is the single most important thing to know before starting the process. For Indian documents to be legally valid in the UAE, they must go through a full attestation chain — not just an apostille.
The correct chain for the UAE is: Notarisation → HRD or SDM Attestation (depending on document type) → MEA Attestation → UAE Embassy Attestation in New Delhi → MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) Verification in UAE. Each step is mandatory. Skipping any step — or presenting an apostilled document thinking it substitutes — will result in rejection by UAE authorities.
This is the highest-ticket documentation corridor from India, and it is the one most prone to error when handled by people unfamiliar with the chain. GetNotary manages the entire attestation end-to-end, including UAE Embassy submission and MOFA coordination, so your documents arrive in the UAE ready for immediate use.
Documents We Apostille
Common document types for UAE & Gulf — we confirm your exact list before processing.
- Degree Certificates
- Birth Certificates
- Marriage Certificates
- Police Clearance Certificate
- Medical Fitness Certificates
- Employment Letters
- Experience Certificates
- Affidavits
- POA for UAE Property
- Commercial Documents (MOA, AOA, Board Resolutions)
The Process
Notarisation
Document notarised by a commissioned notary in India.
HRD / SDM Attestation
State-level HRD (for education docs) or SDM (for personal docs) attestation.
MEA Attestation
Ministry of External Affairs stamps the document.
UAE Embassy Attestation + MOFA
UAE Embassy in New Delhi attests and, on request, we coordinate MOFA verification in the UAE.
Pricing & Timeline
Full UAE Attestation Chain
Starting ₹4,500 per document
15–25 working days
Express UAE Attestation
Starting ₹7,000 per document
10–14 working days
* Courier charges at actual. No hidden charges.
Who Uses This Service
CA Firms
For UAE & Gulf corporate filings, FEMA compliance, subsidiary documentation, and cross-border regulatory submissions requiring apostilled Indian records.
Law Firms
For UAE & Gulf visa matters, court-admissible affidavits, property transactions, and legal proceedings involving authenticated Indian documents.
Immigration Consultants
For UAE & Gulf visa, PR, work permit, and dependent applications where receiving authorities require MEA apostille or full attestation.
Why GetNotary for UAE & Gulf
Licensed
Commissioned notaries and MEA-authorised processing
Fast
Standard and express timelines with committed delivery dates
Money-Back
100% money-back guarantee if we fail to deliver as quoted
Dedicated Manager
One case manager across your entire document set
Frequently Asked Questions
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