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Driving License Renewal

To renew or replace the driving license for missions accredited to the UAE, the mission can go directly to the Traffic and Licensing Department located in the office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi to complete the procedures without the need to submit a prior application.
Service Type: Foreign Missions
Service Time: 3 working days
Service Beneficiaries: Foreign Missions
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Register vehicle

The issuance of a vehicle registration service is provided for missions accredited to the UAE. Please proceed directly to the Traffic and Licensing Department located at the office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abu Dhabi to complete the procedures for vehicle registration renewal without the need for prior application.


Service Type: Foreign Missions
Service Time: 3 working days
Service Beneficiaries: Foreign missions accredited to the UAE
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Passing Diplomatic Luggage

This service is provided for missions accredited to the UAE, allowing them to request facilitation of receiving, passing, or delivering diplomatic bags or parcels, along with cases of sending or receiving mission-specific items such as electronic devices and others, to ensure their passage as per the laws and procedures followed by UAE’s port security. The requests are referred electronically to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs office’s visits section at Abu Dhabi Airport to speed up the procedure.


Service Type: Foreign Missions
Service Time: 15 working days
Service Beneficiaries: Foreign missions accredited to the UAE
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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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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: <p><strong>Inside UAE</strong></p> <ul> <li>Digital attestation of UAE-issued documents: Within 2 hours during official working hours.</li> <li>Attestation through a service provider: 1&ndash;3 business days, depending on the selected courier service provider.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Outside the UAE</strong></p> <ul> <li>Attestation through a service provider: Processing may take up to 7 business days.</li> </ul>
Service Beneficiaries: Individuals (Personal) , Businesses (Commercial)
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To Whom It May Concern

This service enables UAE citizens to obtain a digitally issued and attested "To Whom It May Concern" certificate through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ website or smartphone application, without the need to visit a UAE mission or follow traditional in-person procedures. The certificate can be used when applying for study abroad or seeking medical treatment overseas.

Service Type: Individuals, Emirati Traveler
Service Time: 2 working days
Service Beneficiaries: UAE Nationals
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Aviation Permit Cancellation

The Department of Aviation and Navigation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues diplomatic permits for military aircraft and ships, presidential aircraft, and government delegations from friendly and allied countries. It also handles requests for permits for private and military aircraft and ships of the state, aimed at enhancing the role of the Operations Department in achieving the ministry's objectives.

Service Type: Foreign Missions
Service Time: 3 working days
Service Beneficiaries: General
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Cancellation of ID card

This service allows foreign missions to apply for the cancellation of diplomatic, international organizations, and special identity cards for employees and their families, through the MoFA website. The cancellation will be done in case of eventual departure from the UAE.

Service Type: Foreign Missions
Service Time: 5 Working Days
Service Beneficiaries: Foreign Missions
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Phone Calls and Virtual Meetings Service

A service specialized in requests for phone calls and virtual meetings from other countries for state representatives from federal and local authorities.

 

1- Enter the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

2- Submit the application by using the username/password of the entity or mission

3- Go to foreign mission services under "Visits & Meetings Services" Icon.

4- Choose the phone call and virtual meetings service from the dropdown.

5- Fill out the mandatory fields and concerned entity, the person to be interviewed, and the guest’s information

6- Attach the entity's memorandum and the guest’s CV

7- Receive the reference number via email and SMS and access the system to follow up on developments

Service Type: Foreign Missions
Service Time: 1 Working Day
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
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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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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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Phone Calls and Virtual Meetings Service

A service specialized in requests for phone calls and virtual meetings from other countries for state representatives from federal and local authorities.

 

1- Enter the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

2- Submit the application by using the username/password of the entity or mission

3- Go to foreign mission services under "Visits & Meetings Services" Icon.

4- Choose the phone call and virtual meetings service from the dropdown.

5- Fill out the mandatory fields and concerned entity, the person to be interviewed, and the guest’s information

6- Attach the entity's memorandum and the guest’s CV

7- Receive the reference number via email and SMS and access the system to follow up on developments

Service Type: Foreign Missions
Service Time: 1 Working Day
Service Beneficiaries: Foreign Missions
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Annual Aviation Permits

The Department of Aviation and Navigation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issues diplomatic permits for military aircraft and ships, presidential aircraft, and government delegations from friendly and allied countries. It also handles requests for permits for private and military aircraft and ships of the state, aimed at enhancing the role of the Operations Department in achieving the ministry's objectives.

Service Type: Foreign Missions
Service Time: 3 working days
Service Beneficiaries: General
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Renewal of Establishment Card Service

The service is provided for the missions accredited to the UAE to request the renewal of an establishment card when the expiration date is approaching.


Service Type: Foreign Missions, Services for Government Entities
Service Time: 5 working days
Service Beneficiaries: Foreign Missions
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Allocation of Consular Vehicles Parking Card in Dubai

This service allows you to apply for the allocation of parking spaces outside the consulate's premises for vehicles registered only in the name of the consulate in public parking lots run by RTA Dubai

Service Type: Foreign Missions
Service Time: 2 working days
Service Beneficiaries: Missions accredited to the UAE, Registered companies
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Facilitating Official UAE Delegations Visits Abroad

This service provides a unified online platform to coordinate and facilitate visits abroad by official UAE delegations. It supports the various stages of a visit, simplifies procedures, reduces administrative steps, and improves communication among the entities involved to help ensure a coordinated experience for official delegations.
Service Type: Services for Government Entities, Foreign Missions
Service Time: <strong>Digital process (standard applications):</strong> 3 to 5 working days
Service Beneficiaries: Federal and local government entities in the UAE
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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 Lost or damaged ID card Replacement

This service allows foreign missions to apply for the replacement of lost or damaged diplomatic, international organizations, and special identity cards for employees and their families, through the MoFA website. The replaced ID will be issued in case of a stolen, lost, or damaged ID.
Service Type: Foreign Missions
Service Time: 15 Working Days
Service Beneficiaries: Foreign Missions

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