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Document Attestation for Kenyans

Attesting degrees, marriage certificates and corporate documents for UAE use

As we tell every client, our Document Attestation include home-country attestation guidance, UAE embassy attestation, MOFA attestation in the UAE and translation to Arabic where required, and Attested degrees are needed for skilled visas and professional licences. To be clear, whether you need a single visa or an ongoing PRO arrangement, GoldenKey's Document Attestation are priced per task and confirmed in writing. Dubai is a key re-export and sourcing hub for East African traders, and the UAE-Kenya CEPA is deepening those links, which gives Kenyan entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Document Attestation licence is granted. As we tell every client, payments between Kenya and the UAE are routine: the dirham is pegged to the dollar, Kenyan shilling (KES) transfers settle quickly and UAE banks are familiar with Kenyan business profiles.

Why Document Attestation

Attested degrees are needed for skilled visas and professional licences. GoldenKey's PRO team visits the immigration, labour and municipality offices daily, so documents for Document Attestation move without waiting for a weekly run. Many Kenyan founders run Document Attestation companies alongside an existing business in Kenya, using the UAE entity for international invoicing and regional sales.

How Document Attestation works with GoldenKey

  1. Step 1: Request and checklist
    Step 1

    Request and checklist

    You tell us what you need and GoldenKey sends a checklist and a written price for the Document Attestation you require.

  2. Step 2: Document collection
    Step 2

    Document collection

    We gather scans or originals, check them against the authority's current requirements and flag anything missing. Nothing is submitted for document attestation for Kenyans until you have reviewed and approved it.

  3. Step 3: Submission and follow-up
    Step 3

    Submission and follow-up

    We submit, pay the official fees on your behalf and follow up daily until the Document Attestation are approved.

  4. Step 4: Delivery
    Step 4

    Delivery

    The finished documents are delivered to you and stored in your portal for future reference. If the authority raises a query on document attestation for Kenyans at this stage, we handle it the same day.

Documents required

Gather these papers and GoldenKey will take care of the rest of document attestation for Kenyans.

  • A police clearance certificate from Kenya if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
  • A bank statement from your Kenya bank for the last three months, which banks use to understand your profile
  • Health insurance policy
  • Tenancy contract and salary certificate for family sponsorship
  • Passport copy and photograph of the applicant
  • The company trade licence and establishment card

Pricing

Put simply, use the table below to compare packages for document attestation for Kenyans; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation. In short, the figures below for document attestation for Kenyans are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one.

Document Attestation
GoldenKey service feeAED 800

UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and embassy attestation per document

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Prices are indicative, in AED, exclusive of 5% VAT where applicable, and confirmed in writing before payment. Last updated 2026-10-05.

Why the UAE

Since 2021, most mainland activities have allowed 100% foreign ownership, and free zones have always offered it, so document attestation for Kenyans no longer requires a local partner. The dirham has been pegged to the US dollar since 1997, which removes currency risk for document attestation for Kenyans and makes international pricing simple.

Why GoldenKey

On the ground, after your Document Attestation licence is issued, the same team handles renewals, visa additions, amendments and tax registrations, so you never have to explain your business twice. We speak the languages our clients speak, including English, Arabic, Hindi, Urdu and Malayalam, and we can arrange Russian, French and Mandarin support for document attestation for Kenyans. GoldenKey is based in Ajman Free Zone and has helped business owners from more than 60 countries with document attestation for Kenyans, so the paperwork, approvals and timing hold no surprises for us.

Put simply, if you would like a written quotation for document attestation for Kenyans, use the form below or message us on WhatsApp and we will respond as soon as possible.

Frequently asked questions

Do you offer monthly PRO retainers?

Yes. A monthly retainer covers routine renewals, visa processing and government correspondence for a fixed fee, which is often less than an in-house PRO salary.

How long do Document Attestation take?

UAE-side MOFA attestation takes 1 to 3 working days; home-country and embassy steps vary by country and can take two to four weeks.

Are government fees included in your price for Document Attestation?

Our quotation separates government fees from GoldenKey's service fee so you can see exactly what goes to the licensing authority.

Can a Kenyan citizen own 100% of a company in Document Attestation?

Yes — Kenyans can own the full share capital of a Document Attestation company with no local partner, exactly like any other nationality.

How long does the process take for Kenyan applicants?

In practice, processing for Kenyans follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from Kenya that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.

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