MOFA Attestation in Dubai: How Much Does It Cost, How Long Does It Take, and How to Get It Done the Same Day
MOFA attestation — the final authentication stamp issued by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs — is a mandatory requirement for anyone using foreign documents in the UAE for employment, family visas, business setup, education, or legal proceedings. The official MOFA fee in Dubai is AED 150 per personal or educational document and AED 2,000 for commercial documents, plus any applicable service charges. Processing time through standard channels is typically 2 to 5 working days. However, for documents that have already completed home-country notarization and UAE Embassy attestation, same day MOFA attestation is possible — and that is precisely the service Al Hiqba provides. One important update to be aware of: as of June 2025, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs replaced its previous pink attestation stamp with a new blue digital stamp, which now mirrors the format of the UAE Embassy stamp and displays the fee amount. Any document attested after this date will carry the new blue stamp — if your document shows a pink stamp, it is still valid but was processed before the update.
At Al Hiqba, we handle the complete MOFA attestation process in Dubai on your behalf — from document review and submission to real-time tracking and final delivery — with no hidden charges and full transparency at every step. Whether you need to attest a degree certificate for a work visa, a marriage certificate for family sponsorship, a birth certificate for school enrollment, or a commercial agreement for business registration, our team is equipped to process your documents with priority handling. We serve clients across Deira, Bur Dubai, Business Bay, Karama, Al Qusais, and all Dubai locations, and our same day MOFA attestation service is available for pre-attested documents ready for Ministry submission. With branches across Dubai, Ajman, Sharjah, and Fujairah, Al Hiqba is your reliable, one-stop partner for fast, accurate, and compliant MOFA attestation in the UAE. Call us now on +971 50 996 2551 or visit us in Deira, Dubai.
