For most clients, whether you need a single visa or an ongoing PRO arrangement, GoldenKey's Document Attestation are priced per task and confirmed in writing. GoldenKey's Document Attestation cover attesting degrees, marriage certificates and corporate papers for UAE use, with a named consultant handling every government step on your behalf. In practice, portugal and the UAE have strengthened ties through tourism, aviation and renewable energy investment, which gives Portuguese entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Document Attestation licence is issued. In practice, portuguese nationals are a smaller community active in engineering, hospitality and technology, so the Document Attestation authority, the banks and the immigration officers see Portuguese applications every day and process them without hesitation.
Why Document Attestation
For most clients, document Attestation are available to our own company-formation clients and to businesses that set up elsewhere and now want reliable support. On the ground, attested degrees are needed for skilled visas and professional licences. For Portuguese nationals, the practical advantages of Document Attestation are the ease of travel between Portugal and the UAE, English is the business language in the UAE, and a banking system that processes euro (EUR) transfers daily.
How Document Attestation works with GoldenKey
Step 1Request and checklist
For most clients, we send a short checklist and a fixed written fee for the Document Attestation as soon as you describe the task.
Step 2Document collection
Just as important, we gather scans or originals, check them against the authority's current requirements and flag anything missing. If the authority raises a query on document attestation for Portuguese nationals at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 3Submission and follow-up
For most clients, we submit, pay the official fees on your behalf and follow up daily until the Document Attestation are approved.
Step 4Delivery
Approved paperwork, visas or certificates are delivered to you and recorded in your client portal. For document attestation for Portuguese nationals, GoldenKey completes this stage with you on WhatsApp or by email.
Documents required
For document attestation for Portuguese nationals the authority asks for the following documents, and we tell you exactly how each must be formatted.
- A police clearance certificate from Portugal if the activity or the Golden Visa category requires it
- The company trade licence and establishment card
- Educational certificates attested by the Portugal authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- A passport released by Portugal with at least six months' validity
- Health insurance policy
- Tenancy contract and salary certificate for family sponsorship
Pricing
The figures below for document attestation for Portuguese nationals are updated by GoldenKey whenever the authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. Use the table below to compare packages for document attestation for Portuguese nationals; we will confirm the exact total for your case in a written quotation.
| 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 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
The UAE's reputation as a trading hub means international clients and suppliers already trust a UAE licence, which shortens sales cycles for document attestation for Portuguese nationals. In our experience, english is the working language of business, contracts are routinely drafted in English, and government portals are bilingual, which simplifies document attestation for Portuguese nationals for international founders.
Why GoldenKey
GoldenKey's consultants have handled document attestation for Portuguese nationals for traders, consultants, tech founders and family offices, which gives us a realistic view of what each authority approves without delay. 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 Portuguese nationals. As we tell every client, our office is a short drive from the Ajman Free Zone, Ajman DED and the immigration centre, so physical submissions for document attestation for Portuguese nationals happen the same day they are ready.
On the ground, ready to start? Send us a WhatsApp message with your nationality, the activity you have in mind and the number of visas you need, and we will reply shortly with a written quotation for document attestation for Portuguese nationals.
Frequently asked questions
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 authority.
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.
Can a Portuguese citizen own 100% of a company in Document Attestation?
Yes. Portuguese nationals 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 Portugal and the UAE?
Yes. The UAE and Portugal 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.


