If you have recently moved to the UAE, you will probably need to get your certificates attested. Certificate attestation is the process of verifying the authenticity of a document, such as a birth certificate, marriage certificate, or educational certificate. When you apply for certain services within Abu Dhabi, such as opening a bank account or enrolling in school, applying for an employment visa, or applying for a family visa, you may be asked to show proof of these documents. To do this, you will need to have each of your original documents attested. This process involves having your documents checked by the relevant authorities in the UAE, which are typically the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Justice, and Ministry of Education. Depending on the type of document, it may need to be attested by more than one authority. For example, a marriage certificate may need to be attested by both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Justice. If you are not a UAE citizen, you may also need to have your document attested by your home country’s embassy or consulate. Once all the necessary attestations are complete, you will be issued with an attested certificate that is valid in the UAE.
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