Birth certificate attestation is a mandatory legal process to authenticate the origin and validity of a birth certificate issued by a foreign country. It involves verifying the certificate at multiple government levels, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in the UAE, making it legally acceptable for official use in the Emirates.

Why Do You Need It?

Attested birth certificates are essential for a variety of personal and legal procedures in the UAE, including:

• Applying for a residence visa for children or dependents
• School admissions and university applications
• Passport issuance or renewal
• Applying for inheritance or insurance claims
• Marriage registration or family sponsorship

• Parents sponsoring their child's UAE residence visa
• Individuals applying for education or legal services in the UAE
• Families relocating to the UAE with children
• Expats updating legal identity documents

• Notary attestation (if required)
• Attestation from the Home Department or relevant authority in the issuing country
• Ministry of External Affairs (or Foreign Affairs) attestation in the home country
• UAE Embassy attestation in the home country
• Final attestation by UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)

• Original birth certificate
• Passport copy of the individual (or parent, if child)
• Visa page copy (if in the UAE)
• Authorization letter (if using an agent)

The process typically takes 5 to 12 working days, depending on the country of issuance and embassy workload.