Professional MOFA & Embassy Attestation Coordination (Admin-side)
We coordinate the administrative steps needed to legalize documents through foreign embassies and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). Ideal for businesses and individuals in Dubai, Ajman and across the UAE who need fast, compliant attestation without the paperwork hassle.
Overview
AL SAHRAA handles the administrative coordination for embassy and MOFA attestation so you can focus on your core work. We review your documents, advise on required certifications or translations, and submit paperwork to the appropriate embassy and UAE MOFA on your behalf. Our service includes pre-checks for correctness, arranging certified translations where needed, obtaining any issuing-country authentication or apostille, embassy stamping, and final MOFA attestation in the UAE. We liaise with government offices and consular sections to resolve routine queries and reduce delays. This service suits corporate filings (trade licenses, MOA/AOA extracts, commercial agreements) as well as personal documents (degrees, powers of attorney, marriage/birth certificates). Typical processing times vary by issuing country and embassy workloads; we provide realistic estimates and progress updates at each stage. We provide tracked handling, secure document return or courier delivery, and a clear fee estimate before work begins. Note this is administrative coordination and not legal advice; we focus on compliance, submission, and communication with authorities.
What to prepare
- Original document(s) to be attested (e.g., degree, POA, contract)
- Clear passport copy of the document owner
- Company trade license or commercial registration (for corporate documents)
- Notarized Power of Attorney (if we act on your behalf)
- Certified translation if the document is not in English or Arabic
- Letter of request from the company (where applicable)
- Any previous attestations or apostilles already obtained
How the process works
- Intake: receive documents and confirm required attestations
- Pre-check: verify originals, translations and issuing-country requirements
- Issue-country authentication or apostille (if needed)
- Embassy attestation: submit to the relevant consular section
- UAE MOFA submission and follow-up
- Return delivery: collect and deliver attested documents with tracking
Why clients choose AL SAHRAA
- Admin-reviewed quotations before you proceed.
- Document coordination and progress tracking in one portal.
- Support for business, compliance, visa, insurance, and IT-related requests.
- Clear request history, updates, and delivery follow-up.
Frequently asked questions
How long does embassy + MOFA attestation typically take?
Times vary by issuing country and embassy workload; typical end-to-end processing in the UAE ranges from several days to a few weeks. We provide an estimate after review and offer expedited options where available.
Do you need the original documents?
Yes. Most embassies and MOFA require originals. We will confirm if certified copies are acceptable for specific documents during the intake.
What is the difference between apostille and embassy attestation?
Apostille is a simplified legalization for countries in the Hague Convention. Embassy attestation is required for countries not party to the convention and involves consular stamping before UAE MOFA.
Can you handle translations and notarizations?
Yes. We coordinate certified translations and local notarizations as part of the administrative workflow when required.
Can you submit documents to embassies outside the UAE?
We coordinate with partner offices and local agents for issuing-country authentication where necessary. Local embassy procedures determine feasibility and timing.
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