UAE Embassy Attestation: Step-by-Step Process for Indian Documents If an Indian-issued degree, marriage certificate, birth certificate, PCC or other official document needs to be used in the UAE, it may require UAE Embassy Attestation For India-issued documents, the UAE Embassy in New Delhi confirms that the document must first be authenticated by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India before proceeding through the UAE attestation process. The general route is: Indian authentication → MEA India → UAE Embassy Attestation → UAE MOFA Attestation Step 1: Prepare the Original Document Start with the correct certificate and check: ● Name and spelling ● Date of birth ● Certificate number ● Issuing institution ● Signatures and seals ● Supporting documents, if required The UAE Embassy in New Delhi states that the original physical document is required for its digital attestation process. Step 2: Complete Indian Authentication Before UAE Embassy Attestation, the document must complete the applicable Indian authentication process. India's Ministry of External Affairs handles attestation/apostille of personal, educational and commercial documents through its prescribed channels. The exact preliminary authentication can differ according to the document type and issuing authority. Step 3: Complete MEA Attestation For India-issued documents, MEA authentication is required before UAE Embassy attestation under the UAE Embassy in New Delhi's current guidance. Do not confuse: ● MEA – Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India ● MOFA – Ministry of Foreign Affairs, United Arab Emirates They perform separate stages of document authentication. Step 4: Apply for UAE Embassy Attestation After the Indian authentication stage is complete, eligible documents can enter the UAE Embassy in New Delhi's digital attestation process Applicants submit the required details through the UAE MoFA attestation system, and the original physical certificate is handled through the prescribed service process. Step 5: Complete UAE MOFA Attestation The current New Delhi digital service simplifies the process by allowing eligible India-issued documents to proceed through UAE diplomatic and MoFA authentication within the integrated attestation workflow. This helps reduce the need to separately manage multiple UAE-side stages. Which Indian Documents Can Be Attested? Common document categories include: ● Degree certificates ● Diploma certificates ● School certificates ● Birth certificates ● Marriage certificates ● Police Clearance Certificates ● Powers of Attorney ● Other personal documents ● Commercial documents MoFA's official attestation service covers personal, educational and commercial certificates, subject to document-specific requirements. How Much Does UAE Embassy Attestation Cost? The UAE Embassy in New Delhi currently lists AED 150 plus applicable bank service charges for educational documents , including degrees, diplomas and school certificates. Your complete cost may also include: ● Indian authentication charges ● MEA-related service charges ● Courier charges ● Translation charges ● Professional attestation-service charges Commercial documents can have different government fees, so one fixed price should not be applied to every certificate. Can UAE Embassy Attestation Be Done Online? The UAE Embassy in New Delhi provides a digital attestation service for India-issued documents However, "digital" does not mean that the original document is unnecessary—the Embassy specifically states that the original physical document is required for the process. Can You Verify the Attested Document Online? Supported digitally attested documents can be checked using the official MOFA Verify platform, which verifies the authenticity, integrity and validity of supported Digital Trusted Documents against the official source. Frequently Asked Questions Is MEA Attestation required before UAE Embassy Attestation? Yes, for India-issued documents handled by the UAE Embassy in New Delhi, MEA India authentication must be completed before the UAE attestation stage. Is UAE Embassy Attestation the same as MOFA Attestation? No. UAE Embassy Attestation is the UAE diplomatic authentication stage, while MoFA Attestation is authentication through the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Do I need the original certificate? Yes. The UAE Embassy in New Delhi currently states that the original physical document is required for its digital-attestation process. Can I attest any foreign certificate through the UAE Embassy in India? Not automatically. The issuing country determines the appropriate authentication route. The New Delhi mission specifically lists the countries/documents it handles. UAE Embassy Attestation Services in Bangalore For assistance with UAE Embassy Attestation for Indian Documents , contact: Brilliance Intl. Attestation Email: info@theattestation.in Phone: +91 8880 700 900 Before submission, confirm your document type, issuing authority and intended UAE use to ensure the correct authentication sequence is followed.