WhatsApp quoteAs a rule, 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 documents for UAE use, with a named consultant handling every government step on your behalf. The most common businesses UAE nationals and residents open through GoldenKey are in trading, real estate, investment holding and technology, although Document Attestation supports almost any activity. existing residents can generally set up faster because Emirates ID and local address proof are already in place, which gives Emirati entrepreneurs a ready market and supply chain the moment their Document Attestation licence is granted.
Why Document Attestation
Crucially, we track every expiry date on your file and remind you before visas, licences and Emirates IDs fall due. GoldenKey's PRO team visits the immigration, labour and municipality offices daily, so documents for Document Attestation move without waiting for a weekly run. For UAE nationals and residents, the practical advantages of Document Attestation are the ease of travel between United Arab Emirates and the UAE, Arabic and English are both official business languages, and a banking system that processes UAE dirham (AED) transfers daily.
How Document Attestation works with GoldenKey
Step 1Request and checklist
Tell us what you need and GoldenKey replies with a checklist and a written price for the Document Attestation. If the authority raises a query on document attestation for UAE nationals and residents at this stage, we handle it the same day.
Step 2Document collection
We gather scans or originals, check them against the registrar's current requirements and flag anything missing.
Step 3Submission and follow-up
We submit, pay the official fees on your behalf and follow up daily until the Document Attestation are approved. Your portal shows the status of this step for document attestation for UAE nationals and residents in real time.
Step 4Delivery
Approved paperwork, visas or certificates are delivered to you and recorded in your client portal.
Documents required
The document list for document attestation for UAE nationals and residents is short, and most customers already have everything on it.
- Educational certificates attested by the United Arab Emirates authorities and the UAE embassy, for professional activities
- The company trade licence and establishment card
- Existing visa or entry permit copy
- Health insurance policy
- Attested educational certificates for skilled roles
- Tenancy contract and salary certificate for family sponsorship
Pricing
The figures below for document attestation for UAE nationals and residents are updated by GoldenKey whenever the licensing authority changes its fees, so the price you see is the current one. As a rule, all prices for document attestation for UAE nationals and residents are indicative, shown in AED and confirmed in writing ahead of 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 2026-10-06.
Why the UAE
Residence visas for owners and families come with the company, which makes document attestation for UAE nationals and residents a route to relocation as well as a business decision. 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 UAE nationals and residents predictable.
Why GoldenKey
In our experience, 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. As a rule, most of our Document Attestation customers come to us through referrals from other founders, which is why we take pride in keeping every promise we put in writing. In short, 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.
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 UAE nationals and residents.
Frequently asked questions
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.
Are government fees included in your price for Document Attestation?
Put simply, our quotation separates government fees from GoldenKey's service fee so you can see exactly what goes to the authority.
Can a Emirati citizen own 100% of a company in Document Attestation?
Yes — UAE nationals and residents 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 Emirati applicants?
Processing for UAE nationals and residents follows the same timeline as other nationalities. Documents from United Arab Emirates that need attestation are the main variable, and GoldenKey guides you through that step.
