Germany Certificate Attestation for UAE
Verify document type and originals
Confirm the exact document(s): educational (Diplom, Zeugnis, transcript), personal (Geburtsurkunde, Heiratsurkunde, Scheidungsurteil), criminal record (Führungszeugnis), or commercial (Vollmacht / Power of Attorney, Handelsregisterauszug, Gesellschaftsvertrag). Originals or certified true copies are usually required.
Notarisation in Germany (if required)
Some documents (e.g., Powers of Attorney, certain commercial/company documents) must be notarised by a German notary (Notar). State‑issued documents such as birth, marriage certificates and many university diplomas normally do not require prior notarisation.
Apostille (German competent authority)
Germany is party to the Hague Apostille Convention. The Apostille is issued by the competent authority in the German state (Land) where the document was issued — commonly the Regierungspräsidium, Bezirksregierung, or the Oberlandesgericht for notarised documents. Certain federal documents may involve the Federal Foreign Office. The Apostille authenticates the signature/official seal for use abroad.
UAE Embassy/Consulate legalisation (if required)
The UAE generally requires embassy legalisation in addition to the Apostille. Legalisation is done at the UAE Embassy/Consulate in Germany (or nearby if required). This step confirms the document for use by UAE diplomatic channels.
Translation into Arabic (if required)
UAE authorities often require certified Arabic translations. Translations should be performed by a certified translator accepted by UAE authorities (in Germany or in the UAE). Requirements vary by emirate and authority.
MOFA UAE attestation (final approval)
The final attestation is performed by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA UAE). This completes recognition for use across UAE government departments and for visa/immigration/employment procedures.
Additional UAE authority attestation (if applicable)
For educational equivalency or employment you may also require attestation/verification by specific UAE ministries (e.g., Ministry of Education, MOHRE) or by local emirate authorities.
Typical timeline (estimate)
- Notarisation (if needed): 1–3 working days
- Apostille (German authority): 2–10 working days (varies by state and office)
- UAE Embassy legalisation: 3–10 working days
- MOFA UAE attestation: 1–3 working days
- Total typical turnaround: 7–21 working days depending on document type, notarisation, translation needs, and embassy schedules.
What we usually require from you (checklist)
- Original document(s) or certified true copies
- Clear scanned copy of the document(s) for pre‑assessment
- Copy of applicant’s passport (photo page)
- Signed authorisation letter / Power of Attorney allowing us to handle the process if you are not present
- Any previously issued legal stamps or certificates
- If translation is required: specify source language and that Arabic translation is needed
Document‑specific notes
- Educational documents (Diploma, Zeugnis, transcripts): typically apostille + UAE Embassy + MOFA UAE. Some private certificates may require notarisation first.
- Police clearance (Führungszeugnis): obtain the official certificate from the competent German authority (Bundesamt or local issuing authority), apostille, then UAE Embassy legalisation and MOFA UAE.
- Birth / Marriage / Divorce certificates (Standesamt documents): obtain the official registry copy, apostille by the competent state authority, UAE Embassy legalisation, MOFA UAE.
- Power of Attorney (Vollmacht): must be notarised by a German Notar, then apostilled, UAE Embassy legalised, MOFA UAE.
- Company documents (Handelsregisterauszug, Gesellschaftsvertrag, Prokura): may require notarisation or certified copies before apostille depending on the document.
Costs
Costs depend on services required: notary fees, state apostille fees, UAE Embassy legalisation fees, MOFA UAE fees, translation charges, courier and service provider fees. Provide scans for an itemised quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Although Germany issues Apostilles under the Hague Convention, the UAE generally requires embassy legalisation plus MOFA UAE attestation in addition to the Apostille.
Not usually. The process can be handled by an authorised agent if you provide originals or arrange secure courier pickup. You may only need to sign a Power of Attorney in some cases.
Generally 7–21 working days. Time varies by document type, whether notarisation or translation is needed, the issuing state’s apostille processing time, and embassy schedules.
Many authorities require original documents or certified true copies. Requirements differ by document type — we’ll confirm when you tell us which documents you have.
The Apostille is issued by the competent authority of the Land where the document was issued — often a regional government office (Regierungspräsidium), the Higher Regional Court (Oberlandesgericht) for notarial acts, or the relevant state ministry. Some federal documents may involve the Federal Foreign Office.
Many UAE authorities require certified Arabic translations. Translators can be in Germany or the UAE depending on the authority’s acceptance. We will advise the correct approach for your documents and emirate.
The UAE Embassy in Germany is in Berlin; other consular services may be regional. If a particular mission cannot process the file, legalization can be handled at a nearby accredited UAE mission. We manage the logistics.
Yes — we can manage post‑MOFA attestation procedures required by UAE ministries, university equivalency, and employment/visa document processing.
How we help (services we offer)
- Full end‑to‑end handling: notarisation, German Apostille, UAE Embassy legalisation, certified Arabic translation, MOFA UAE attestation and follow‑up with UAE ministries
- Door‑to‑door document pickup and secure courier return
- Transparent, itemised quotations and tracking
Next steps / Call to action
- To provide a precise quote and exact timeline, please send:
1) Scanned copy of the document(s)
2) Document type (degree, birth, PCC, POA, company docs etc.)
3) Whether you are in the UAE or abroad (for courier/logistics)
Reply with: “I need UAE attestation for [document type] — here is a scanned copy” and we’ll respond with the required steps, estimated time and a fixed quote.