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Sick Leave Certificate Attestation in Dubai

Get your medical or sick leave certificate attested by DHA, MOHAP or the issuing embassy so your UAE employer accepts it for payroll and leave records. Benchmark handles both foreign and UAE-issued medical certificates end-to-end.

DHA-attested sick leave certificate submitted to UAE employer

Reviewed by: Attestation Specialist, Benchmark · Updated June 2026

What Is Sick Leave Attestation?

Sick leave attestation is the official verification of a medical certificate so a UAE employer can accept it as proof of illness for paid leave. UAE-issued certificates are attested by DHA (Dubai) or MOHAP (other emirates). Foreign-issued certificates go through the home-country ministry, UAE Embassy and MOFA Dubai chain.

How the Process Works

Benchmark first identifies whether your certificate is UAE-issued or foreign. UAE certificates are submitted to DHA/MOHAP for the health authority stamp. Foreign certificates need home-country MOFA, UAE Embassy and MOFA Dubai attestation. We collect the original, complete every step and deliver the attested document to your workplace.

Why Employers Require It

UAE Labour Law requires employers to accept only verified medical certificates for sick leave beyond one day. Unattested certificates — especially foreign ones — are routinely rejected by HR and payroll, leading to unpaid absence or disciplinary action. Attestation removes any doubt about the document's authenticity.

WHEN YOU NEED IT

When Do You Need Sick Leave Attestation?

Whenever your UAE employer requires proof of medical leave that was issued outside their clinic network or outside the UAE.

  • Overseas hospital treatment

    Sick leave certificates issued during travel or medical treatment abroad, before returning to the UAE for work.

  • Private clinic certificates

    Certificates from private clinics that are not part of the employer's approved network, requiring DHA or MOHAP stamp.

  • Extended sick leave (5+ days)

    UAE Labour Law requires an attested certificate for any sick leave beyond a specific duration set by the employer.

  • Insurance & payroll claims

    Insurance providers request attested certificates for reimbursement. Pairs with UAE document attestation.

The Process

Four steps, handled by us.

Four coordinated steps from certificate collection to attested delivery.

  1. 01

    Certificate review

    We identify UAE vs foreign issuance and confirm the correct attestation chain for your employer.

  2. 02

    Health authority stamp

    DHA (Dubai) or MOHAP attestation for UAE certificates; home-country MOFA + UAE Embassy for foreign certificates.

  3. 03

    MOFA Dubai attestation

    Foreign certificates receive the final MOFA Dubai stamp after embassy attestation.

  4. 04

    Delivery to HR

    Attested original delivered to your home, office or directly to your HR department.

Documents required

Your document checklist.

Send a scan first for the free pre-check — we confirm the exact chain in minutes.

Original sick leave certificate

Original signed and stamped certificate from the issuing hospital or clinic.

Passport & Emirates ID

Copies of the patient's passport photo page and Emirates ID for verification.

Employer letter (if required)

Some employers require a formal request letter for attestation coordination.

Certified Arabic translation

Arabic translation is required for most foreign-language certificates before DHA/MOHAP or MOFA attestation.

Avoid rejections

Top reasons documents get rejected.

Every one of these is preventable with a proper pre-check before submission.

  • Handwritten or informal certificate

    Certificates without a clinic letterhead, stamp or licensed practitioner signature are rejected outright.

  • Missing home-country MOFA (foreign)

    Foreign certificates without the home-country MOFA stamp cannot be attested by the UAE Embassy or MOFA Dubai.

  • Unregistered clinic or doctor

    Certificates from clinics not licensed by the local health authority are refused at DHA and MOHAP.

  • Damaged or altered original

    Any alteration, cross-out or laminated original is treated as invalid at the counter.

Fees & turnaround

Transparent pricing.

Fees depend on issuing country and destination emirate. Every quote itemises government fee and service fee separately.

ServiceGovt. feeService feeTurnaround
DHA sick leave attestation (Dubai) From AED 100 On quote 1 – 2 working days
MOHAP sick leave attestation (other emirates) From AED 100 On quote 1 – 2 working days
Foreign certificate embassy + MOFA chain Varies On quote 1 – 3 weeks
Certified Arabic translation — On quote 24 – 48 hours

  • DHA sick leave attestation (Dubai)

    Govt. fee
    From AED 100
    Service fee
    On quote
    Turnaround
    1 – 2 working days

  • MOHAP sick leave attestation (other emirates)

    Govt. fee
    From AED 100
    Service fee
    On quote
    Turnaround
    1 – 2 working days

  • Foreign certificate embassy + MOFA chain

    Govt. fee
    Varies
    Service fee
    On quote
    Turnaround
    1 – 3 weeks

  • Certified Arabic translation

    Govt. fee
    —
    Service fee
    On quote
    Turnaround
    24 – 48 hours
WHY BENCHMARK

Sick Leave Attestation Coordinated for UAE Employers

We know which certificates employers accept and which fail. Benchmark's pre-check saves you a rejected leave application and an unpaid absence.

  • Employer-first pre-check

    We confirm the exact attestation your HR team accepts before we start — no wasted stamps.

  • Foreign + UAE chains handled

    Whether your certificate is from Dubai, another emirate, or abroad — one team covers the full route.

  • Transparent quote

    Government fee, service fee and translation cost listed separately in the written quote.

  • Free pickup and HR handover

    We collect from home or hospital and can deliver the attested original directly to your HR department.

Frequently asked questions.

Tap any question to expand.

Most UAE employers require attestation for any medical certificate covering more than one working day, or for any certificate issued outside their approved clinic network.

Typical turnaround is 1 to 2 working days once the original certificate and required documents are received.

Yes — after home-country MOFA, UAE Embassy and MOFA Dubai attestation. Benchmark handles the full chain.

Arabic translation is required for most non-Arabic certificates before DHA/MOHAP or MOFA attestation. We arrange certified translation on request.

Yes — with your consent we can hand the attested original directly to your HR department in Dubai.

DHA only attests certificates from clinics and practitioners licensed under its authority. If the clinic is unlicensed, we advise on the alternative route before starting.