South African Certificate Attestation
South Africa Certificate Attestation Requirements
Certificate attestation is required to make foreign-issued documents legally valid for use in the UAE. The process generally involves verification from authorities in the country of origin, followed by UAE Embassy attestation and final attestation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in the UAE.
For documents issued in South Africa:
Required Process:
- Notarization (if applicable).
- Authentication by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO).
- Attestation by the UAE Embassy in Pretoria.
- Final attestation by MOFA in the UAE.
Common Documents:
- Academic Certificates
- Birth & Marriage Certificates
- Police Clearance Certificates