Before you can use your Canadian-issued documents in the UAE, they must undergo an official attestation process. This process guarantees the legal recognition of your documents in the UAE, regardless of whether they are educational, non-educational, or commercial certificates. The following is an overview of the types of documents eligible for attestation, as well as the process involved.
Eligible Documents for Attestation in Canada:
- Educational Certificates: Degrees (Bachelor’s, Master’s, Ph.D.), diplomas, and academic transcripts.
- Non-Educational Documents: Personal documents like birth certificates, marriage certificates, police clearance certificates, etc.
- Commercial Documents: Business contracts, trade licenses, and company documents.
Canada Certificate Attestation
How do I attest my certificates for a UAE visa in Canada?
- Notarisation (applies to certain certificates only).
- Apostille attestation by Global Affairs Canada.
- UAE Embassy attestation in Ottawa.
How can I certify Canadian non-educational documents for the UAE?
To use Canadian non-educational documents in the UAE, follow these steps:
- Step 1: Notarization in Canada:
Notarise your documents with a Notary Public, Commissioner of Oaths, or lawyer in Canada. This is a required step before authentication.
- Step 2: An apostille issued by the Ministry of Public in Canada:
At Global Affairs Canada, authenticate your notarised documents. They will attach an authentication certificate confirming the document’s legitimacy.
- Step 3: The UAE Embassy in Ottawa attests:
Send authenticated documents to the UAE Embassy in Ottawa for legalization. The embassy will verify the authentication and attach a legalization certificate.
- Step 4: MOFA Attestation in Dubai:
After legalization, submit the documents to MoFAIC for final attestation, making them officially valid for use in the UAE.
How can I process a degree attestation from Canada to the UAE?
To obtain Canadian educational degrees for use in the UAE, you must follow the steps listed below:
- Notarisation: To verify the authenticity of your degree, get it notarised by a Canadian lawyer or Notary Public.
- Apostille Attestation: For Apostille, submit the notarised degree to Global Affairs Canada. They'll attach a certificate of authentication to your document.
- Embassy Attestation: Once authenticated, send the degree to the UAE Embassy in Ottawa for legalization. Ensure your educational institution sends sealed transcripts directly to the UAE Embassy. The embassy will begin the attestation process after receiving the transcripts.
- MOFA Attestation: After being legalized by the UAE Embassy, submit the document to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in the UAE for final attestation. This officially validates your degree for legal use in the UAE.
Special Considerations for Certain Certificates:
Certifications from organisations like IATA must be attested in Canada, even if the course was taken elsewhere, as the organisation is headquartered in Canada.
How do I contact the Canadian Embassy in the UAE?
- Phone number: +971 (4) 404-8444.
- Fax: +971 (4) 404-8556.
- Email: dubai@international.gc.ca.
How can I get my degree certificates attested by the Canada Embassy UAE?
In the UAE, the Canadian Embassy does not provide attestation for educational documents. You must complete the attestation through the UAE Embassy in Ottawa, then proceed with the MoFAIC attestation in the UAE.
How much is Canada certificate attestation in Dubai?
Depending on the type of certificate, the country of issue, and the specific requirements of the concerned authorities, the cost of Canada attestation in Dubai can vary.
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