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Documents Attestation

This service enables customers to obtain the attestation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UAE Mission in the destination country. Attestation certifies the authenticity of the signatures and seals on documents issued within or outside the United Arab Emirates.

The appropriate attestation route, Digital Attestation or attestation through an approved courier service provider, is determined automatically based on the issuing authority and document type.

Service Type: Individuals (Personal) , Businesses (Commercial)
Service Time: <ul> <li>Digital Attestation for documents issued in the United Arab Emirates: Within 2 hours, during official working hours.&nbsp;</li> <li>Attestation through an approved courier service provider: 1&ndash;3 business days, depending on the selected courier service provider, whether within or outside the United Arab Emirates.</li> </ul>
Service Beneficiaries: Individuals (Personal) , Businesses (Commercial)
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Attestation of commercial invoices via the Electronic Documents Attestation System (eDAS 2.0)

Commercial Invoices and Certificates of Origin attestation service is an automated online service to provide digital attestation for commercial invoices and certificates of origin (COO) issued in the UAE or abroad.

Service Type: Businesses
Service Time: 2 minutes
Service Beneficiaries: Businesses registered in eDAS 2.0
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Request for Search and Investigation

This service allows foreign missions in the UAE to submit search and investigation requests for their nationals residing within the United Arab Emirates through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.

 

Procedures: Customer’s Journey:

1. Login to MOFA portal and start the service, then select the required sub-service type to initiate the request.

2. Fill/ Edit the required information and upload mandatory documents, then submit.

3. On completing and submitting the application, you will receive a confirmation notification.

Service Type: Foreign Missions
Service Time: 10 working days
Service Beneficiaries: Foreign Missions
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Parking Fines Exemption

The mission submits the request electronically through the Services for Foreign Missions on the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. After completing the procedures, a notification will be sent to the mission with the reference number to visit the diplomatic bodies licensing office at the headquarters of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to complete the remaining procedures.

Visit the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, click on Services for Foreign Missions, choose the "vehicle procedures" service, then select the required service. Fill out all fields, attach all required documents, and send the application.  MoFA will send a notification stating that the service is in progress. Upon completion, MoFA will send a notification with the reference number in order to visit the diplomatic bodies licensing office at the Ministry's Headquarters to complete the remaining procedures, or to report to the Integrated Transport Center to complete MAWAQiF procedures.

Service Type: Foreign Missions
Service Time: 3 Working Days
Service Beneficiaries: General
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Aviation and Marine Services

Aviation & Marine Permits Service specializes in streamlining the permit application process for aviation and marine operations. This is to handle all aspects of regulatory compliance, from obtaining necessary permits to navigating complex legal requirements, ensuring smooth and efficient approvals for your projects and operations.
For private aviation permits related to visits to UAE, please go to visits subservices, and for temporary landing or refueling please go to Non-Diplomatic Visits service. Otherwise, you can continue in this service.
1- Enter the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
2- Complete login by using the username/password of the entity or mission.
3- Go to foreign mission services then choose "Aviation & Marine Services" option.
4- Click the Aviation & Marine Services icon.
5- Fill out the mandatory fields including airplane or ships information and materials on board.
6- Attach the required and any optional documents.
7- Receive the reference number via email and SMS and access the system to follow up on developments.
Service Type: Foreign Missions
Service Time: 3 working days
Service Beneficiaries: Missions accredited to the UAE
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Request to Visit a Prisoner (Sentenced )

'This service allows foreign missions to submit a request to visit Sentenced inmates (consular visit) to inmates in penal and correctional institutions in the country to provide consular services by applying through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.

 

Procedures: Customer’s Journey:

1. Login to MOFA portal and start the service, then select the required sub-service type to initiate the request.

2. Fill/ Edit the required information and upload mandatory documents, then submit.

3. On completing and submitting the application, you will receive a confirmation notification.

Service Type: Foreign Missions
Service Time: 10 working days
Service Beneficiaries: Foreign Missions
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International Judicial Cooperation Service

Sending all judicial requests received from foreign missions accredited to the country to the Ministry of Justice, and receiving all outgoing and state-related requests received from the Ministry of Justice, in order to send them to the country’s embassies abroad or diplomatic missions accredited to the country.

1. Log in to the Ministry's website or smart application.
2. From the Foreign Missions Services menu, select the International Judicial Assistance Service and click "Start Service" to submit the application.
3. Fill in all application fields and upload the required documents.
4. You will receive an SMS and an email with a reference number and details of your transaction.
5. If original documents are required, they must be submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building.

Service Type: Foreign Missions
Service Time: NA
Service Beneficiaries: Foreign Missions
News

MoFA urges customers to transition to eDAS 2.0 for attestation of commercial invoices and certificates of origin

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has called on users of the eDAS system, designated for attesting commercial invoices and certificates of origin, to transition fully to the upgraded version, eDAS 2.0, replacing the previous eDAS 1.0, which will be decommissioned effective today, June 8, 2026.
Category:General
Publish Date:Mon 08/6/2026
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MoFA, Sharjah Private Education Authority launch integrated certificate attestation service

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) announced the activation of the academic certificates issuance and attestation service through the “Dalil” platform.
Category:General
Publish Date:Wed 13/5/2026
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MoFA and ADJD activate digital integration of Document Attestation for ADJD-issued documents via TAMM

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to activate the integration of digital attestation for documents issued by the Department through the Abu Dhabi Government Services Platform “TAMM”, as part of the second phase of the Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme.
Category:General
Publish Date:Mon 20/10/2025
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The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department activate digital integration of attestation for documents issued by the ADJD via the “TAMM” Platform

The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to activate the integration of digital attestation for documents issued by the Department through the Abu Dhabi Government Services Platform “TAMM”, as part of the second phase of the Zero Government Bureaucracy Programme.
Category:General
Publish Date:Fri 17/10/2025
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In conjunction with Phase 2 of the “Zero Bureaucracy Government Bureaucracy” programme MoFA launches the enhanced Digital Issuance and Attestation of “To Whom It May Concern” Certificates

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched a new digital service for the issuance and attestation of “To Whom It May Concern” certificates. The initiative coincides with the second phase of the Government’s Zero Bureaucracy Programme and aligns with the UAE’s ongoing efforts to enhance government services
Category:General
Publish Date:Tue 02/9/2025
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To simplify document attestation in line with Zero Bureaucracy goals Foreign Affairs, Interior ministries offer digital attestation for clear criminal record certificate through MOI’s channels

The Ministry of Interior (MOI) and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) have announced the electronic integration of services between the two Ministries, in alignment with the objectives of the Zero Government Bureaucracy Program, linking MoFA’s document attestation service with MOI’s clear criminal record certificate issuance service.
Category:General
Publish Date:Thu 13/3/2025
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Abdullah Bin Zayed, UNESCO Director-General discuss bilateral cooperation

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), on the sidelines of the World Government Summit in Dubai.
Category:Minister News
Publish Date:Thu 13/2/2025
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UAE Strongly Condemns Shooting Incident in Sweden

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the shooting incident at an educational centre in Orebro, Sweden, which resulted in multiple deaths and injuries to dozens of innocent people.
Category:General
Publish Date:Fri 07/2/2025
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UAE offers condolences to Moldovan citizen's family, expresses appreciation to Türkiye for cooperation in arresting perpetrators

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the family of Moldovan resident Zvi Kogan, who holds dual Israeli citizenship in addition to the official nationality registered in the formal residency documents in the country.
Category:General
Publish Date:Tue 26/11/2024
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Provides its Digital Attestation proactively through the Emirates Schools Establishment Digital Channels

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) announced the plan to strengthen cooperation with the Emirates School Establishment (ESE) by integrating its documents attestation service with the school certificate issuance service provided by the ESE.
Category:General
Publish Date:Mon 01/7/2024
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Abdullah bin Zayed, UNESCO Director General explore prospects for joint cultural, educational cooperation

H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affair, met here with Audrey Azoulay, Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), to explore prospects for accelerating joint cooperation. The meeting also addressed an array of cultural, educational and scientific issues of common interest.
Category:Minister News
Publish Date:Thu 15/2/2024
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UAE Dispatches Plane Carrying 55 Tonnes of Relief and Medical Aid to Ukraine

The UAE has dispatched a plane fully loaded with 55 tonnes of relief and medical supplies, including 360 portable electric generators, 5,000 personal laptops for educational purposes, winter clothes, blankets, and medical aid to assist those affected by the conflict in Ukraine.
Category:General
Publish Date:Tue 13/2/2024
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs eliminates two government procedures and rolls out digital attestation of digital birth and death certificates on partners’ online platforms

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) announced it is bolstering cooperation with the Health Sector and eliminating two government procedures by electronically integrating its Documents Attestation service
Category:General
Publish Date:Wed 07/2/2024

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