Reviewed by: Attestation & Legalisation Specialist, Benchmark Attestation Services | Updated: April 2026
Need your degree attested for a UAE job, licence, or college place? One missing stamp can delay your visa by weeks. Wrong order can send your file straight back. A laminated degree may be rejected on sight.
Benchmark Attestation Services has handled degree attestation since 2013, from our office in Oud Metha, Dubai. We check your degree before submission, plan the right route for the issuing country, and keep you updated at every step. WhatsApp your degree scan to +971 52 888 4714 for a clear quote.
Get a Free QuoteWhat is degree attestation in UAE?
Degree attestation in UAE is the official check of a foreign degree. Authorities in the issuing country and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs verify the document. Once attested, your degree is accepted for jobs, licences, and study across the UAE.
What is the process for degree certificate attestation?
The degree is first checked in the issuing country, by the university, notary, or education department. Then the home country foreign affairs ministry stamps it. The UAE embassy there signs it next. UAE MOFA adds the final stamp once it reaches Dubai.
How long does degree attestation take in Dubai?
The UAE MOFA stage usually takes a few working days once all earlier stamps are complete. The full timeline depends on the country that issued your degree, university checks, foreign affairs steps, UAE embassy attestation, courier time, and any missing document issues.
Where can I get degree attestation near me?
You can contact Benchmark Attestation Services at Office 203, Business Atrium Building, Oud Metha, Dubai. We help customers across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ajman with degree checks, pickup support, UAE MOFA attestation, courier coordination, and clear stage-by-stage updates from start to delivery.
Why Degree Certificate Attestation Matters in the UAE
An attested degree is needed at key points in UAE life:
- Employment visas: skilled and regulated roles often need an attested degree.
- Professional licensing: needed for engineering, healthcare, and teaching roles.
- Higher education: needed for university admission and equivalency.
- UAE Ministry of Education equivalency: applies to most foreign degrees used here.
- Official UAE use: some government and residency steps may also need it.
Degree Certificate Attestation Process
Steps depend on the issuing country. Most degrees follow this order:
Issuing country verification
The university, notary, or education department checks the degree first.
Education department or notary attestation
If needed, an extra local body adds its stamp before the ministry stage.
Home-country foreign affairs attestation
The home ministry of foreign affairs stamps the degree to confirm earlier signatures.
UAE embassy attestation
The UAE embassy or consulate in the issuing country signs the degree for use in the UAE.
UAE MOFA attestation
UAE MOFA adds the final stamp once the degree reaches Dubai. This stage is digital and courier-based.
Final delivery
The attested degree is returned to you, ready for UAE use.
Note: Some issuing-country or embassy steps may need to be completed in the issuing country first. The full route is not always remote.
Why Applications Get Delayed or Rejected
A pre-check often catches these before they cost time.
Why Choose Benchmark Attestation Services
- Operating since 2013, based in Oud Metha, Dubai.
- Every degree is checked before submission.
- We plan the right route for the issuing country.
- Pickup and courier support across the UAE.
- You receive updates at each stage.
- Government fees, agency charges, and courier costs are listed separately in every quote.
What We Need From You to Start
- A clear scan or photo of your degree certificate
- Passport copy, if your route needs it
- The country and university that issued the degree
- Current attestation status — which stamps are already there
- Any deadline you are working towards
- Whether translation or certificate equivalency UAE is needed
Fees and Quote
We do not list one fixed fee. Final cost depends on the issuing country, the stamps already in place, your deadline, and any translation or equivalency steps.
Every quote shows three things separately:
- Government fees: set by the issuing country and UAE MOFA.
- Agency service charges: our fee for handling the route.
- Courier charges: for collection and delivery.
Send your degree scan for a clear, itemised quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not always. It is often needed for skilled and regulated roles. Many employers ask for it as part of visa processing. Confirm with your employer or sponsor before you start.
Yes — and that is often the right place to start. Issuing-country verification, foreign affairs, and UAE embassy attestation must all be done there before the degree comes to UAE for MOFA attestation.
For most jobs, only the degree is attested. Transcripts are usually needed for further study, UAE Ministry of Education equivalency, or certain regulated jobs.
Many authorities will not stamp a laminated document. It may need careful de-lamination or a fresh copy from the university. Send a photo first and we will advise.
Government fees, agency service charges, and courier costs are listed separately in every quote. No surprise charges at the end.
Get Your Degree Attestation Handled Correctly
One missing stamp or name mismatch can delay your UAE visa application by weeks. Our team pre-checks every document before submission.
Phone: +971 52 888 4714 | Office: +971 4 396 1284 | Email: sales@onlineattestation.com
