Jordan Document Attestation Dubai — Embassy & MOFA Process (2026)

The Jordanian Document Attestation Chain

Jordan has a significant expatriate community in the UAE, particularly in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. All Jordanian documents intended for official use in the UAE must go through the complete attestation chain. Educational documents (degrees, diplomas, school certificates) must first be verified by the Jordanian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, then authenticated by the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, attested by the UAE Embassy in Amman, and finally attested by MOFA UAE. Personal documents (birth, marriage, divorce certificates) are verified by the relevant civil authority, then follow the same MOFA Jordan → UAE Embassy → MOFA UAE path.

Documents Commonly Attested

Jordanian nationals in the UAE commonly need attestation for these documents.

• -University degrees from Jordanian universities — for employment and licensing
• -Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate) — for school enrollment and equivalency
• -Birth certificates — for family visa applications
• -Marriage certificates — for spouse visa sponsorship
• -Police clearance from Jordan — for employment in regulated sectors
• -Professional certifications — for DHA, DOH, or MOHAP licensing
• -Commercial documents — for business partnerships and corporate activities

Processing Timeline and Fees

The total process takes 3 to 5 weeks. Jordanian ministry verification takes 3-5 business days. MOFA Jordan authentication takes 3-5 business days. UAE Embassy attestation in Amman takes 3-7 business days. MOFA UAE attestation takes 2-3 business days (AED 40 standard, AED 150 express). Documents in Arabic do not require translation since Arabic is an official language in both countries. However, some UAE institutions may request English translations for specific purposes. AttestExpress coordinates the complete attestation process for Jordanian documents with doorstep pickup and delivery across Dubai.