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A Medical certificate attestation in UAE, also known as a sick leave attestation, is a legal document that you can present to your employer as proof that you were absent from work for a period because of an illness for which you had received treatment at a hospital or home as per a doctor’s instructions. It primarily allows you to claim your healthcare benefits or other allowances as applicable.
Medical report attestation in UAE is also a significant one. Generally, there are numerous stages of attestation in the process of certifying a medical certificate or report. Starting with the country where it was issued and moving to the country where it is intended to be submitted, it must be attested by several authorities and departments.
You might need to have your medical certificate attestation in UAE for the reasons:
- As proof of the prolonged leave time for regularization.
- To claim health insurance.
- To receive medical or other benefits from official authorities.
- As proof of extended unapproved leave.
Procedure Passes Through:
- First, attestation by the Home Department (from the home country)
- Additionally, attestation by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) (from the home country)
- Then, attestation by the UAE Embassy/Consulate in the home country — now including the UAE MOFA attestation digitally
- Finally, no separate Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation in the UAE in most cases (we confirm the route in your free quote).
Documents required for Medical Certificate Attestation in UAE:
- Passport copies
- Two recent photographs
- Letter from a reputable medical center or hospital
Why Wordcraft?
You may be worried about attesting a medical certificate or report. And in most cases, it’s important to submit it on time. We offer fast and the best medical certificate attestation in Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and all over UAE. Please read the necessary paperwork, the attestation’s purpose, and the specifics of the departments involved in the legalization procedure. Contact us for more!
Frequently Asked Questions
Which medical documents can be attested?
Medical reports, fitness certificates, sick-leave certificates and similar documents issued by hospitals or clinics can be attested once they carry the required authentication from the issuing health authority. We confirm the route for your document first.
Do I need to be in the home country for the first steps?
No. We coordinate the home-country and embassy steps through our network while you stay in the UAE; you only hand over the original and a passport copy.
Does the document also need an Arabic translation?
Often, yes — UAE authorities usually require a certified Arabic legal translation of documents issued in other languages. We confirm this with the receiving authority and can do it in-house.
Last updated: September 2026
