WhatsApp quoteDay to day, whether you need a single visa or an ongoing PRO arrangement, GoldenKey's Document Attestation are priced per task and confirmed in writing. Document Attestation are the part of UAE business life that founders least want to do themselves, and the part GoldenKey does every day. In practice, austrians are a small community of engineers, hospitality managers and traders, so the Document Attestation authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Austrian applications every day and process them without hesitation. From day one, for Austrian founders, the UAE is around 5.5 hours from Vienna, the UAE is 2 to 3 hours ahead of Austria, and English is used for all UAE business.
Why Document Attestation
Attested degrees are needed for skilled visas and professional licences. To be clear, we track every expiry date on your file and remind you before visas, licences and Emirates IDs fall due. GoldenKey has prepared Document Attestation files for Austrian customers in engineering, hospitality, construction technology and trading, which means we know which Austria supporting documents need attestation and which can be submitted as plain copies.
How Document Attestation works with GoldenKey
Step 1Request and checklist
In our experience, tell us what you need and GoldenKey replies with a checklist and a written price for the Document Attestation.
Step 2Document collection
As a rule, we collect scans or originals, check them against the authority's requirements and flag anything missing. Your portal shows the status of this step for document attestation for Austrians in real time.
Step 3Submission and follow-up
GoldenKey submits the file, pays government fees on your behalf and follows up until approval.
Step 4Delivery
Approved visas, documents or certificates are handed over and logged in your client portal. If the authority raises a query on document attestation for Austrians at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Documents required
Here is what you will need for document attestation for Austrians; GoldenKey checks every item before submission.
- Attested educational certificates for skilled roles
- Existing visa or entry permit copy
- Health insurance policy
- A bank statement from your Austria bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
- Tenancy contract and salary certificate for family sponsorship
- Passport copy and photograph of the applicant
Pricing
Pricing for document attestation for Austrians depends on the package you choose; every option below includes GoldenKey's service and the government fees stated. From day one, all prices for document attestation for Austrians are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing before any payment.
| GoldenKey service fee | AED 800 |
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UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and embassy attestation per document
Request this servicePrices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-05.
Why the UAE
Importantly, 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 for Austrians predictable. There are no restrictions on repatriating profits or capital, so earnings from document attestation for Austrians can be moved to your home country or reinvested freely.
Why GoldenKey
If a document is missing or an approval is delayed on your Document Attestation file, we tell you immediately and explain the fix, rather than letting the file sit. For most clients, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for document attestation for Austrians happen the same day they are ready. On the ground, you deal with one named consultant from the first call until your Document Attestation licence, visa and bank introduction are complete, and that consultant answers your WhatsApp messages personally.
Start your Document Attestation journey with a free consultation: share a few details about your business and we will map out the fastest route to your licence.
Frequently asked questions
Are government fees included in your price for Document Attestation?
In our experience, our quotation separates government fees from GoldenKey's service fee so you can see exactly what goes to the authority.
How long do Document Attestation take?
UAE-side MOFA attestation takes 1 to 3 business days; home-country and embassy steps vary by country and can take two to four weeks.
Can GoldenKey handle Document Attestation for a company it did not set up?
Yes. We support businesses licensed anywhere in the UAE, provided we can be appointed as the authorised PRO or receive the documents required.
Can a Austrian citizen own 100% of a company in Document Attestation?
Yes. Austrians can own the full share capital of a Document Attestation company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.
Is there a double taxation agreement between Austria and the UAE?
It can. The UAE and Austria have a double taxation agreement, and a UAE tax residency certificate lets you claim treaty relief on qualifying income. GoldenKey can obtain the certificate once your company is established.
