Egypt Document Attestation UAE — Embassy & MOFA Process (2026)

The Egyptian Document Attestation Chain for UAE

Egyptians form one of the largest Arab expatriate communities in the UAE, and document attestation is a routine requirement for employment, education, and family visa purposes. Since Egypt is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, all Egyptian documents must go through the full attestation chain. The process starts with verification by the relevant Egyptian authority — the Supreme Council of Universities for educational documents, or the Civil Status Authority for personal documents. This is followed by authentication from MOFA Egypt (the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs), then UAE Embassy attestation in Cairo, and finally MOFA UAE attestation upon arrival in the UAE.

Step-by-Step Process

Follow these steps to attest Egyptian documents for UAE use.

1. 1Document verification — Educational certificates verified by the Supreme Council of Universities. Personal documents verified by the relevant civil authority.
2. 2MOFA Egypt authentication — The Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs authenticates the verified document. Processing: 3-7 business days.
3. 3UAE Embassy attestation in Cairo — The UAE Embassy in Cairo attests the MOFA Egypt-authenticated document. Processing: 3-5 business days.
4. 4MOFA UAE attestation — Final attestation in the UAE. Standard: AED 40, 2-3 days. Express: AED 150, 1 day.

Common Documents for Egyptian Nationals

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

• -University degrees (Bachelor, Master, PhD) — for employment and professional licensing
• -Birth certificates — for family visa and school enrollment of children
• -Marriage certificates — for spouse visa sponsorship
• -Military service completion certificate — may be requested by some employers
• -Police clearance certificate — for employment in regulated sectors
• -Commercial documents — for business partnerships and trade activities
• -Medical qualifications — for DHA/DOH licensing for healthcare professionals

Important Considerations for Egyptian Documents

Egyptian documents have some unique considerations. Documents issued in Arabic do not require translation for UAE attestation since Arabic is an official language of the UAE. However, if the document will be used for a purpose where English is required (such as KHDA school enrollment or some corporate applications), a certified translation may still be needed. The Egyptian government periodically changes its authentication procedures — verify current requirements with MOFA Egypt before submitting. Some older Egyptian certificates may have different formats than current ones, which can sometimes cause processing delays at the embassy stage. Military service documents (Form 6 or completion certificate) may be requested by certain UAE employers for male Egyptian nationals — these follow the same attestation chain. AttestExpress has experience with Egyptian document attestation and can guide you through any specific challenges.