The attestation process for Philippines documents to be used in the UAE involves several steps to ensure their authenticity and acceptance by UAE authorities.
Here’s a guide to the Philippines attestation process for the UAE:
Documents Typically Required for Attestation
Educational Documents
- Degree Certificates
- Diploma Certificates
- Transcripts/Mark Sheets
- Professional Certifications
Personal Documents
- Birth Certificates
- Marriage Certificates
- Death Certificates
- Divorce Certificates
- Medical Certificates
- Police Clearance Certificates
- Experience Certificates
Commercial Documents
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Memorandum of Association (MOA) and Articles of Association (AOA)
- Power of Attorney (POA)
- Business Contracts and Agreements
- Trade Licenses
Steps for Philippines Document Attestation for the UAE
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Notarization: The document must be notarized by a notary public in the Philippines. This step verifies the document’s authenticity.
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Authentication by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA): After notarization, the document needs to be authenticated by the DFA in the Philippines. This step confirms the document's validity at the national level.
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UAE Embassy Attestation in the Philippines: The authenticated document must be submitted to the UAE Embassy or Consulate in the Philippines for further attestation. This step is crucial for UAE recognition.
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Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Attestation in the UAE: After completing the above steps in the Philippines, the document must be attested by the MOFA in the UAE. This final step validates the document for legal use within the UAE.
Purpose of Attestation
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Employment: Verify qualifications and work experience for job applications in the UAE.
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Education: Authenticate educational certificates for admissions to UAE educational institutions.
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Business Setup: Legalize commercial documents for establishing and operating businesses in the UAE.
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Residency Visa: Verify personal documents for family residency visa applications.
