UAE Job Visa Certificate Attestation in 2026

Short answer: for a UAE job visa in 2026, you’ll usually need your degree attested (state + MEA + UAE digital attestation). If you’re bringing family, you’ll also need your marriage certificate and children’s birth certificates attested. Start early — the India-side process takes 1–3 weeks.

Got a UAE job offer? Congratulations. Before your visa can be processed, your documents need to be attested. Here’s a simple checklist for 2026.

UAE job visa attestation checklist

UAE job visa document attestation checklist: degree, marksheets, marriage certificate, children's birth certificates, passport, photos — What to prepare for a UAE job visa

For yourself

Your degree attestation is the main requirement. The employer usually handles the work permit after that.

For your family

To sponsor your spouse and children later, you’ll need your marriage certificate and their birth certificates attested. Doing these together with your degree saves time. See marriage certificate attestation.

What’s new

UAE attestation of Indian documents now happens through the UAE MoFA’s digital attestation service after MEA, using a UAE Pass account — originals are collected and returned by courier, and the attested documents arrive by email. Read the full UAE attestation guide.

Tips

Don’t laminate certificates.
Match your name exactly with your passport.
Keep scans of everything once it’s attested.

Not sure which attestation your form needs? Send a photo of it on WhatsApp or call +91 93109 70010 — we tell you the exact process before you spend any money.

Frequently asked questions

Which certificates need attestation for a UAE job visa?

Usually your degree. For family visas, also your marriage certificate and children’s birth certificates.

How long does it take?

Usually 1–3 weeks on the India side.

Can my employer do the UAE step?

The UAE digital attestation is applied for online with UAE Pass; employers or their PROs sometimes help with this step.