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1. The completion time for the issuance service by the Emirates Schools Establishment is: 3 days.
2. The completion time for MoFA’s digital attestation is 3 minutes upon completion of the certificate issuance by the Emirates Schools Establishment.

If you have opted for attestation by MoFA and the UAE Embassy abroad is selected and the payment is confirmed, the request cannot be cancelled.

If the attestation service of the MoFA and the UAE’s Embassy abroad is selected and the payment is confirmed, the amount paid cannot be refunded.

There is no expiry date to an attested document.

You can obtain an attested copy of the document through the Emirates Schools Establishment website or smart application, and you can also obtain an electronically attested PDF via email.

Yes, anyone can submit the application on behalf of the document owner.

Anyone can attest documents on your behalf.

No, kindly just upload the Commercial invoice and Certificate Of Origin. MoFA will inform you if any other documents are needed.

If the port of discharge is a free zone, there is no need to attest the document and no need to upload it in the system. If the document was uploaded in the system, it will be attested upon customer request.

When abroad, you can attest documents at the closest UAE Embassy or Consulate. Each Embassy or Consulate may have its own procedures in place. For additional details, please visit the Embassy’s or the Consulate’s website: www.mofa.gov.ae/en/missions/uae-missions-Abroad

• For personal status documents, the service fee is AED 150.
  
  
• For commercial documents, the service fee is AED 2000.
  
  
• (Note: Commercial contracts may be considered as multiple documents depending on their content, and the fees for documents related to commercial agreements may vary.)

 

In the event of a lost or damaged passport, valid Golden Visa holders can apply for a Return Document through MoFA’s website or smart application. The document is valid for a single entry and must be used to return to the UAE within 7 days of issuance. Upon return, the individual is required to renew their travel documents within the country.

• Log in to the Ministry’s website or smart application using the UAE Pass digital identity. • Attach a copy of the lost passport report, Golden Visa details, and a recent personal photo with a white background. • Receive the document within 30 minutes.

No. The Return Document is valid exclusively for travel back to the United Arab Emirates. It is a single-use document valid for 7 days and cannot be used for travel to or transit through other countries.

There are no fees for the issuance of a Return Document.

Requests can be made by contacting the UAE Mission in the relevant country or by calling the dedicated hotline for Golden Visa holders at 00971 2 493 1133. The required documents include a copy of the deceased’s passport, a death certificate, and any relevant medical or official documents issued by the local authorities.

Yes, digitally attested documents can be used directly with relevant authorities, subject to the requirements of the destination country.

If you have selected MoFA and the UAE Embassy abroad attestation service, and the payment process has been confirmed, the request cannot be cancelled.

If you have chosen MoFA and the UAE Embassy abroad attestation service, completed the payment, and received the digitally attested certificate from MoFA, the payment is non-refundable.