Why do I need birth certificate attestation in UAE?

Required to sponsor a child's UAE residence visa, school enrollment, opening a child bank account, and for any legal matter requiring proof of parentage.

How long does birth certificate attestation take?

Typically 7-15 working days for full chain. Same-day rush available for the MOFA UAE step if home country attestation is already done.

Do I need to send the original birth certificate?

Yes — originals are required. We securely handle and return your child's certificate after attestation.

How much does birth certificate attestation cost in UAE?

Typically AED 600-1200 depending on country and urgency. Send a scan via WhatsApp +971 56 681 3996 for an exact quote within 1 hour.

My child was born in UAE — do I still need attestation?

If your child was born in UAE, you'll have a UAE birth certificate which doesn't need foreign attestation — but may need translation if you're using it abroad.

Can you handle birth certificate translation along with attestation?

Yes — MOJ-certified translation is included as part of our end-to-end attestation package for non-English/Arabic certificates.

Birth Certificate Attestation in UAE

The birth certificate attestation in UAE validates that, the specified birth certificate issued by that mentioned authorized department, Seal, date, details, and signature on that birth certificate is authentic. Generally, a birth certificate is mandatory to get a resident visa. For a newborn child, the birth certificate needs to get a passport, visa, or ID card and it’s also needed for school admission, migration purposes, etc.

Importance of Birth certificates Attestation:

Generally, a birth certificate’s attestation is necessary in many cases. A birth certificate is not required if the child was born within the United Arab Emirates unless the parent intends to submit the child’s certificate outside of the UAE. Similarly, Birth Certificate Attestation in UAE is required for persons who were born outside of the UAE.

How to Attest Birth Certificate in UAE

Notary Public Verification
External Affairs/ Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation from the home country.
Embassy Attestation from the home country.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) attestation in the country where the certificate is going to be used.

Documents Required:

• Original Certificate
• Passport copies and visa copies of parents

Wordcraft can help you get attestation or apostille for birth certificates issued from any country. It’s necessary here to choose the best attestation Company In Dubai, UAE. This is because a birth certificate is a very important document in one’s personal life and it’s mandatory to keep it safe. Accordingly, Wordcraft hosts 30+ countries’ attestation including the UK, Pakistan, and India, and provides the best-in-kind birth certificates attestation services in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Abu Dhabi, and all over UAE. Do contact us.

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