Frequently Asked Questions

The UAE requires all foreign documents to be attested before they can be used for official purposes — including employment visas, family visa sponsorship, school admissions, business registration, property transactions, and court proceedings. Without attestation, your documents will be rejected by UAE authorities.

Attestation is the traditional multi-step process involving home country verification, embassy attestation, and MOFA stamping. Apostille is a simplified single-certificate process available for documents exchanged between Hague Convention member countries. An apostille replaces the need for embassy attestation. AttestExpress handles both processes.

Simply WhatsApp or call AttestExpress. We confirm your requirements and schedule a pickup at your Dubai location — your home, office, or any address. Our representative collects your documents, we process the attestation, and deliver the attested documents back to your doorstep. You never need to visit a government office.

For most attestation services, no — UAE law requires only the original documents, not the person. However, some specific services (like police clearance certificates requiring biometrics, or certain Power of Attorney signings) legally require your presence. AttestExpress always informs you upfront if your presence is needed at any step.

Processing times vary: MOFA-only attestation takes 1-2 working days. Standard full attestation (home country + embassy + MOFA) takes 5-15 working days depending on the embassy. Express processing (2-5 days) is available for most services. We provide WhatsApp updates at every stage.

Costs vary by document type, country of origin, and processing speed. We provide transparent, upfront quotes with no hidden fees. Contact us on WhatsApp with your document details for a free, no-obligation quote.

AttestExpress covers all of Dubai — including Dubai Marina, Downtown, Business Bay, JLT, JVC, Palm Jumeirah, Deira, Bur Dubai, Mirdif, Arabian Ranches, Dubai Hills, Silicon Oasis, International City, and 50+ other communities. Pickup and delivery is free with all services.

We handle all document types: educational (degrees, diplomas, transcripts), personal (birth, marriage, divorce, death certificates), professional (experience, salary, medical certificates), and commercial (trade licenses, board resolutions, articles of association). We also provide apostille, translation, notarization, and PCC services.

No. Doorstep document collection and delivery anywhere in Dubai is included free with all AttestExpress attestation services.

Document rejections are rare when processed correctly. If any issue arises, we notify you immediately via WhatsApp with a clear explanation and the steps needed to resolve it. Our team guides you through the entire resolution process.

Yes. We offer express processing for most attestation services, typically completing in 2-5 working days. For MOFA-only attestation, urgent processing in 1-2 days is possible. Contact us to discuss your timeline.