Ministry of Foreign Affairs

FAQs

What are the changes regarding registration and accounts in the new system?

In the new eDAS LCA attestation system, accounts are based on companies’ official email addresses registered in the trade license. Users sign up and sign in using UAE PASS after verification, ensuring compliance with the updated regulations.

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What is the Golden Visa?

The UAE Golden Visa is a long-term residence visa granted to specific categories of foreign residents or individuals wishing to come to the UAE. It aims to attract outstanding talents, investors, entrepreneurs, and exceptional professionals from around the world, allowing them to live, work, study, and invest in the UAE.

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What documents are required to apply for Diplomatic, Special and Mission Passport service?

A letter from the requesting entity
Copy of the decree or resolution related to the concerned person, if the entitlement is related to a post
Copy of the ID card
Copy of the ordinary passport
Copy of the family book
Attach a recent coloured personal photograph with a white background (4 × 6), directly facing the camera, wearing either the UAE national dress or a formal suit

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Can someone apply on my behalf?

Yes, a third party may submit the application on behalf of the document owner.

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What are MoFA’s fees for attesting birth certificates?

If I choose to attest the certificate from MoFA through MOHAP’s website, the total attestation service fee is AED 300, including:
-MoFA attestation fees: AED 150
-UAE Embassy in destination country attestation fees: AED 150

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How to process a transaction with 1 Certificate Of Origin and 1 Commercial Invoice in the eDAS System?

Step 1: Scan COO and Commercial Invoice separately in PDF format with high resolution.

Step 2: Login to your account and start a new application

Step 3: Enter accurate details of documents to the eDAS portal

Step 4: Upload the documents and click on Submit

Please refer to the eDAS user guide for more detailed instructions.

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How can I register on the website issuing the document to obtain the service?

Logging in is done through UAE Pass. If you are not registered in UAE Pass, you can click here to create a new account.

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How will I be notified when the attestation and request are complete?

You will receive a notification from MOHAP

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If I encountered any delays in obtaining the digital attestation service through the channels provided by MOHAP, which entity should I contact?

Please contact the MOHAP call center.

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How to process a transaction with 1 COO only in the eDAS System?

Step 1: Scan COO and Commercial Invoice separately in PDF format with high resolution.

Step 2: Login and start a new application

Step 3: Select type - Certificate Of Origin

Step 4: Add accurate details of the document to the eDAS portal

Step 5: Upload the document and click on Submit

Please refer to the eDAS user guide for more detailed instructions.

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How can the validity of digitally attested certificates issued by various government entities in the UAE be verified?

To verify the validity of the certificate, please visit the website of UAE Pass and click on "Document Verification". You can then upload the document and verify its validity .

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Do I need to visit multiple websites to obtain and attest a birth or death certificate?

No, when you apply to issue a birth certificate or death certificate through MOHAP’s website, you can obtain MoFA’s digital attestation upon issuance of the certificate. You will receive an electronically attested certificate, without the need to visit multiple websites.

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