Germany Certificate Attestation in UAE

Germany Document Attestation Services in UAE

Wordcraft provides Germany certificate attestation in UAE for German nationals, businesses, and international companies. Germany is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, but the UAE is not — so a German apostille alone is not accepted in the UAE. German documents follow the legalisation route: pre-authentication in Germany, then the UAE Embassy in Berlin, which now completes the UAE MOFA attestation digitally in the same step.

Documents We Attest — Germany

Educational certificates and degrees from German universities
Birth, marriage, and death certificates
Commercial documents and company registrations
Police clearance (Führungszeugnis)
Power of attorney
Court judgements and legal documents

Germany Attestation Process (UAE Embassy Route)

Issuing authority / notary — certified copy or notarisation in Germany where required
Pre-authentication — Federal Office of Administration (Bundesverwaltungsamt) or the relevant Landesbehörde, depending on the document
UAE Embassy in Berlin — legalisation, now including the UAE MOFA attestation digitally (no separate MOFA step in the UAE in most cases)
Legal translation — German to Arabic by MOJ-certified translators
Delivery — free in Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Abu Dhabi and Ras Al Khaimah

Cost and Turnaround

Turnaround depends on the German authority involved and whether pre-authentication is already done. We confirm the route and timeline in your free quote within 10–30 minutes.

Documents You Need

The original Germany-issued certificate or document (not a copy)
A copy of the certificate holder's passport
For educational certificates: the transcripts or mark sheets, if the issuing authority or your employer asks for them
A copy of your UAE visa or Emirates ID, if you are a resident
A signed authorisation letter, if Wordcraft handles the home-country and embassy steps for you

Who Needs This Service

German nationals and anyone holding a German degree, marriage certificate or company document needs it attested before using it in the UAE. Typical cases:

Employment and residence visas — especially for professional job titles
Family sponsorship (marriage and birth certificates)
School and university admission and certificate equivalency
Professional licensing with health, education and engineering authorities
Property, banking, inheritance and court matters

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Germany use Apostille for UAE attestation?

No. Germany is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, but the UAE is not, so a German apostille is not enough for use in the UAE. German documents need pre-authentication (Federal Office of Administration or the relevant Landesbehörde) and legalisation by the UAE Embassy in Berlin, which now includes the UAE MOFA attestation digitally.

How much does Germany certificate attestation cost in UAE?

The cost depends on the document, the country and the authorities involved. Send it to us for a free written quote within 10–30 minutes.

How long does Germany attestation take in UAE?

It depends on the German authority and the UAE Embassy in Berlin; we confirm the timeline in your free quote. Once the embassy has legalised the document, no separate MOFA attestation in the UAE is needed in most cases.