Document Attestation

Key points

On the ground, document Attestation are available to our own company-formation clients and to businesses that set up elsewhere and now want reliable support. GoldenKey's PRO team visits the immigration, labour and municipality offices daily, so documents for Document Attestation move without waiting for a weekly run. Attested degrees are needed for skilled visas and professional licences.

Step by step

1. 
   Step 1

   Request and checklist

   Tell us what you need and GoldenKey replies with a checklist and a written price for the Document Attestation. For Document Attestation, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.

2. 
   Step 2

   Document collection

   We collect scans or originals, check them against the authority's requirements and flag anything missing.

3. 
   Step 3

   Submission and follow-up

   GoldenKey lodges the application, pays the government fees for you and chases the registrar until approval. For Document Attestation this step rarely needs your presence; scans and e-signatures are enough.

4. 
   Step 4

   Delivery

   Approved documents, visas or certificates are delivered to you and recorded in your client portal.

Documents required

For Document Attestation the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.

• Attested educational certificates for skilled roles
• Existing visa or entry permit copy
• Health insurance policy
• Passport copy and photograph of the applicant
• Tenancy contract and salary certificate for family sponsorship
• The company trade licence and establishment card

Pricing

All prices for Document Attestation are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before you pay. Pricing for Document Attestation depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated.

What is included

• Home-country attestation guidance
• UAE embassy attestation
• MOFA attestation in the UAE
• Translation to Arabic where required

Document Attestation by emirate

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Document Attestation by nationality

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Why the UAE

Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so Document Attestation no longer requires a local partner. Banking, logistics, telecoms and digital government services in the UAE are among the most advanced in the region, which keeps the running costs of Document Attestation predictable.

Why GoldenKey

Because GoldenKey works with the licensing authority, the immigration department and the banks every single week, we know exactly which papers each of them will ask for on a Document Attestation file. To be clear, most of our Document Attestation clients come to us through referrals from other entrepreneurs, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. We will tell you plainly if Document Attestation is not the right choice for your plan and point you to a better option, even when that option costs less.

Frequently asked questions