Bridging the Corridor: An Empathetic Guide to Indian Certificate Attestation for the UAE in 2025
By ghazal 31-12-2025 1
- Educational Certificates: These must be verified by the Human Resource Development (HRD) department of the specific state where you graduated. In 2025, many states have moved to online appointment systems, but the physical stamp on the back of the original degree is still a mandatory requirement for UAE use.
- Personal Documents: Birth or marriage certificates must be attested by the State Home Department. Alternatively, in some cases, the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) can provide the initial verification, though the Home Department remains the gold standard for long-term residency applications.
- Degrees and Diplomas: Mandatory for professional employment visas (Category 1 & 2) and for obtaining professional licenses (DHA, MOH, etc.).
- Marriage Certificates: The only way to sponsor your spouse for a residency visa in the UAE.
- Birth Certificates: Essential for sponsoring children and for school admissions.
- PCC (Police Clearance Certificate): Increasingly required for certain high-security sectors or for the UAE Golden Visa application.
- Commercial Documents: For those setting up a branch of an Indian company in Dubai, documents like the Certificate of Incorporation and Board Resolutions require a specific commercial attestation path.
- Providing a Clear Strategy: We look at your specific situation (e.g., "My degree is from Tamil Nadu, but I live in Dubai") and give you a step-by-step roadmap.
- Managing the Logistics: We handle the secure courier of your original, irreplaceable documents between India and the UAE.
- Technical Guidance: We assist with the 2025 digital requirements, such as navigating the MOFA portal and ensuring your UAE Pass is correctly linked for attestation.