Gulf & Arab
UAEEmbassy Attestation & Document Services from India
UAE Embassy attestation and MOFA now happen together in India. For nurses, doctors and pharmacists, DataFlow for DHA (Dubai), DOH (Abu Dhabi) or MOH (other emirates) runs alongside. We handle both, plus visa paperwork for Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and the other emirates, in the order the consulate accepts.
UAE is the busiest desk we run. Embassy attestation in Delhi or Mumbai, MOFA handled through the same official partner channel in India, then GAMCA only if you are heading to Abu Dhabi. Dubai e-visa runs without GAMCA.
UAE at a glance
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UAE document legalisation normally requires UAE Embassy attestation and UAE MOFA attestation, not MEA apostille alone. Current India-side handling can often coordinate UAE Embassy and MOFA attestation through official UAE Embassy partner channels such as VFS or BLS.
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If your originals are with family in India and you are reading this from UAE, the case runs scan-first. We coordinate with your family in India, handle pickup, run State HRD or SDM, MEA apostille, certified translation where needed, and courier back the way you direct.
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UAE is where most of our work lands. Four cases on repeat: a nurse moving to a Dubai or Sharjah hospital who needs DHA, MOH or DOH licensing; an engineer joining a Sharjah or Jebel Ali contractor on a 482-style employment visa; a husband bringing wife and children on family residence to Abu Dhabi; and a small-business owner sending board resolutions and trade documents to a Dubai free zone for company setup. Same India-side documents, four different end uses.
India-side, it is State HRD or SDM, MEA attestation, then UAE Embassy attestation handled through the official partner channel (VFS or BLS, depending on document type). MOFA used to mean couriering originals to UAE and waiting weeks for the return. For most categories now, MOFA is completed in India alongside the embassy stamp, so your original does not leave the country until you do.
Where families slip up is treating Dubai and Abu Dhabi as the same visa. Dubai runs on the e-visa, so GAMCA medical is usually not part of the document set. Abu Dhabi employment visas still want a fresh GAMCA report from a Delhi or Mumbai panel centre before the work permit clears. We confirm which one is yours on the first call so the medical is not paid for twice.
For DHA, MOH and DOH licensing, DataFlow primary source verification of your Indian degree and council registration is the gate that opens before the apostille even matters. We pace the DataFlow request, the apostille, and the Good Standing from your Indian council so they land together at the UAE health authority.
Attestation / Documentation Process
Prior Indian Attestation
State HRD on educational documents. SDM or Home on personal documents. Chamber on commercial documents for free-zone setup.
MEA Attestation
Ministry of External Affairs attestation. (UAE is non-Hague, so MEA attestation, not apostille.)
UAE Embassy Attestation
Handled through the official UAE Embassy partner channel in India (VFS or BLS depending on document type). No need to courier originals to UAE.
UAE MOFA Attestation (India)
For most document categories now, MOFA is completed in India alongside the embassy stamp. Older flows that required couriering to UAE are largely retired.
DataFlow PSV (Healthcare)
For DHA, DOH and MOH licensing: DataFlow primary source verification of Indian council registration, degree and Good Standing. Runs alongside attestation.
GAMCA Medical (Abu Dhabi)
Required for Abu Dhabi employment visas from a Delhi or Mumbai panel centre. Dubai e-visa cases generally do not need it.
UAE Healthcare Licensing: DataFlow by Authority
UAE has three separate health authorities. DataFlow verification is mandatory for all. The authority depends on which emirate you will work in.
DHA: Dubai Health Authority
Healthcare professionals working in Dubai (private and public) must be licensed by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). DHA requires DataFlow Primary Source Verification (PSV) of all educational and professional credentials before licensing. This includes degree certificates, registration certificates, and good standing letters from Indian medical councils.
DOH: Department of Health Abu Dhabi
For Abu Dhabi, healthcare licensing is managed by the Department of Health (DOH), formerly HAAD. DOH similarly requires DataFlow PSV as a prerequisite. The DOH Malaffi system coordinates healthcare professional registration. Documents must be complete, attested, and verified via DataFlow before DOH will process a license.
MOH: Ministry of Health UAE
For healthcare professionals in other emirates (Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain), the Ministry of Health (MOH) is the licensing authority. MOH also requires DataFlow verification of Indian credentials. SiZA Global assists Indian doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals with complete DataFlow preparation for all three UAE health authorities.
Documents you usually need
The exact set depends on your purpose. Share a scan and we confirm what your case needs.
Degree Certificate
attested
Marksheet
attested
Experience / Employment Certificate
Police Clearance Certificate
Medical Certificate
Passport Copy
Marriage Certificate
for dependent visa
Birth Certificate
for children
Power of Attorney
for business
Healthcare Licensing
DataFlow and DHA / DOH / MOH UAE for UAE
Emirate-specific authority. Each emirate runs its own DataFlow PSV before issuing the practice licence.
Primary guide
DataFlow verification for UAE
Authority, document set, timeline, common rejections.
DataFlow by profession
India side, by city & state
Where your UAE case usually starts in India
Indian-side authentication is state-led: educational documents go through your degree's issuing state HRD, and personal documents go through SDM or the Home Department of your domicile state. These are the state HRDs and city pickup pages most UAE cases actually run through.
State HRD
City pickup & attestation
How we help with UAE
The SiZA services that apply to UAE.
Embassy Attestation Services
Embassy attestation for non-Hague destinations like UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Libya. We handle the whole process on your behalf, including the MOFA leg in Doha or Kuwait City where required.
Visa Documentation Support
End-to-end visa documentation for Saudi, Kuwait, and Qatar. For every other destination, we prepare the file and you submit through VFS Global, the destination embassy, or the e-visa portal yourself. No recruitment, no placement, no visa guarantees.
Certified Translation Services
Which kind of translator you need depends on the destination. Italy CTU, Spain Traductor Jurado, Germany court-sworn, Indian-side certified for most others. We arrange the right one on your behalf, confirmed by WhatsApp scan review before any payment.
DataFlow Verification Support
GCC healthcare regulators check Indian credentials through DataFlow before issuing a licence. We prepare your nursing or medical file per regulator (SCFHS, DHA, DOH, MOH NE, QCHP, NHRA, OMSB) on your behalf, and run attestation on the same documents alongside.
Focused guides
Popular 🇦🇪 UAE Document Guides
Specific UAE guides for the high-intent cases SiZA runs most often, by document type and by scenario.
UAE
UAE Embassy Attestation Services in India
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Degree Certificate Attestation for UAE
UAE
Birth Certificate Attestation for UAE
UAE
Marriage Certificate Attestation for UAE
UAE
UAE Family Visa Certificate Attestation Guide
UAE
Certified Arabic Translation Services for UAE Documents
UAE
DataFlow Verification for UAE Healthcare Professionals
Timeline, Cost Factors & Rejection Risks
Typical Timeline
Normal UAE Embassy and MOFA attestation commonly takes 6-10 working days after document readiness, with urgent handling sometimes possible in 4-6 working days depending on submission availability.
Cost Depends On
Common Rejection Reasons
How SiZA Global Handles It
Important Information & Requirements
UAE is non-Hague. The India-side steps is HRD or SDM, then MEA, then UAE Embassy through the official partner channel (VFS or BLS), then MOFA. Apostille is not the route for UAE.
Dubai e-visa runs without GAMCA. Abu Dhabi employment visas still ask for a fresh GAMCA report from a Delhi or Mumbai panel centre. Confirm which emirate is yours before paying for the medical.
For DHA, DOH and MOH healthcare licensing, DataFlow primary source verification is the gate that opens before the apostille even matters. Start DataFlow early.
For Dubai free-zone company setup, commercial documents (board resolutions, MOA, POAs) go Chamber then MEA then UAE Embassy. The free-zone authority is the final reader.
UAE Golden Visa applications can ask for additional notarised and certified-translated documents on top of the standard set. We confirm the exact list against the latest UAE Government Portal guidance.
Arabic translation is required for documents submitted to UAE government courts, residency authorities, and some employers; not all categories need it.
For ECR passport holders heading to UAE on a work visa, POE Emigration Clearance is required before flying. We assist with the POE step.
UAE Reference Card
UAE Documentation Key Facts
Verified reference data for Indian documents going to UAE. Each fact links to its source where applicable.
India-Side Legalisation
- Hague Apostille
- Not a member
- Final India-side stamp
- UAE Embassy attestation in India plus UAE MOFA attestation (both completed in India together through VFS Global, the official UAE submission channel)
- Translation
- Arabic
- Certified Arabic translation required for many submissions to UAE government courts, residency authorities, and some employers
- Typical India-side turnaround
- UAE Embassy attestation plus MOFA attestation in India: 6-10 working days for normal handling, 4-6 working days urgent where submission slot is available. Per the official UAE MoFA Digital Attestation Service, most requests are completed within 2-3 business days end-to-end after submission.
- DataFlow verification for DHA (Dubai), DOH (Abu Dhabi), or MOH (other emirates) healthcare licensing runs separately and adds to the overall timeline. GAMCA medical required for Abu Dhabi visas, not Dubai.
UAE Missions in India
Embassy of the United Arab Emirates, New Delhi
EP-12, Chandragupta Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021
Jurisdiction: Northern, Eastern, North-Eastern and Central India for consular services (verify exact jurisdiction with the Embassy before submission).
Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates, Mumbai
Taj Wellington Mews, 7th Floor, Room 703-33, Nathalal Parikh Marg, Cusrow Baug Colony, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai 400001
Jurisdiction: Western and Southern India (Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and union territories in the region).
Indian Missions in UAE
Embassy of India, Abu Dhabi
Plot No. 10, Sector W-59/02, Diplomatic Area, Off Sheikh Rashid Bin Saeed Road, P.O. Box 4090, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Consulate General of India, Dubai
Al Hamriya, Diplomatic Enclave, P.O. Box 737, Dubai, UAE
Official Government Fees
AED 315 per personal or educational document, UAE Embassy attestation official government fee
Source: official. Government fee only; SiZA Global service fee, currency conversion, VAT, and courier charges are separate and confirmed after document review.
AED 2,165 per commercial document, UAE Embassy attestation official government fee
Source: official. Government fee only; SiZA Global service fee, currency conversion, VAT, and courier charges are separate and confirmed after document review.
How SiZA Handles UAE Documents
Country requirements can change by document type, visa purpose, employer instruction, university checklist, embassy rule, and receiving authority. SiZA starts with review before asking you to send originals.
What to send first
Review the requirement
Share the document scan, destination country, purpose, deadline, and where the original document is currently kept.
Confirm the right process
SiZA checks whether the file needs apostille, embassy attestation, HRD/Home, Chamber, translation, visa documentation, or a combined process.
Handle and update
Once the scope is clear, the file moves through the required steps with practical updates by WhatsApp or email.
Proof and return
After completion, SiZA shares completion proof, confirms payment and courier preference, then packs and dispatches the document safely.
Share scan
Process confirmed
Originals received if required
Completion proof
Payment and return
Original document safety
Trust, Custody And Safety
These documents are not ordinary papers. They may be your degree, birth certificate, marriage certificate, passport file, company resolution, or export paperwork. SiZA treats that responsibility seriously.
Original-Document Care
Original personal and company documents are handled with careful custody, privacy, and controlled handoff.
Clear Updates
Customers receive updates through WhatsApp or email as the file moves through review, submission, completion, and dispatch.
Completion Proof
When work is completed, SiZA can share photos or videos so the customer can verify the result before return dispatch.
Safe Return
Return delivery is packed carefully and sent through trusted courier options after address and courier preference are confirmed.
No Shortcut Claims
SiZA does not promise fake shortcuts, bypass personal appearance rules, or help with forged or non-genuine documents.
Real Work We've Done
Photos of actual UAE documents processed by SiZA Global. Customer details blurred for privacy.
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UAE Embassy + MOFA: Digital Format
UAE-attested PCC
UAE MOFA: Multi-Document Batch
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UAE accept apostille or embassy attestation?
UAE is not a Hague Apostille member, so apostille is not the route. Indian documents for UAE use need State HRD or SDM, then MEA attestation, then UAE Embassy attestation through the official partner channel (VFS or BLS) in India, then MOFA. For most categories now, MOFA is completed in India alongside the embassy stamp, so the original does not have to leave the country.
Is GAMCA medical required for Dubai or Abu Dhabi?
Dubai runs on the e-visa, so GAMCA medical is usually not part of the document set. Abu Dhabi employment visas still require a fresh GAMCA report from a Delhi or Mumbai panel centre before the work permit clears. We confirm which emirate is yours on the first call so the medical is not paid for twice.
What is MOFA UAE and where does it happen now?
MOFA is the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation step that historically required couriering originals to UAE. For most document categories now, MOFA is completed in India alongside the UAE Embassy stamp through the same partner channel. We confirm the applicable process after reviewing the document type.
Which UAE health authority handles DataFlow for nurses and doctors?
It depends on where you will work. DHA (Dubai Health Authority) for Dubai. DOH (Department of Health) for Abu Dhabi. MOH (Ministry of Health) for the other emirates (Sharjah, Ajman, RAK, Fujairah, UAQ). All three require DataFlow primary source verification of Indian council registration, degree and Good Standing before issuing a clinical licence. We start DataFlow alongside the attestation so both arrive at the UAE authority together.
I am setting up a Dubai free-zone company. What attestation do I need?
For Dubai free-zone company setup, the commercial documents (board resolutions, MOA, certificates of incorporation, POAs) go through Chamber of Commerce, then MEA, then UAE Embassy through the partner channel. The free-zone authority is the final reader. We handle the full commercial-document workflow end to end.
My passport has ECR. Can I go to UAE?
Yes, but you must first obtain Emigration Clearance from the Protector of Emigrants (POE) office. ECR status requires this clearance for employment visas to UAE. We assist with POE Emigration Clearance alongside the UAE documentation.
Official Sources to Verify
UAE attestation, visa and translation rules can change. Every fact on this page is verified against an official source; the links below take you straight to the authority that issued the rule.
Important Notice: SiZA Global Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is a professional documentation and facilitation service provider. We do not offer recruitment, job placement, or overseas employment services. All documentation information on this page is for general guidance. Always verify current requirements with the relevant embassy or authority before submission.
Client Stories
What Clients Say About UAE Documentation
Real clients, real documents, real results.
“Moving to Dubai with family means getting marriage certificate and birth certificates properly attested. SiZA explained the end-to-end work , SDM, MEA, UAE embassy, and VFS. They picked up documents from Ahmedabad and returned everything safely. The doorstep service made it so much easier.”
Sneha Patel
Family relocation, UAE family visa
Ahmedabad, India
“I needed marriage certificate and kids' birth certificates attested for UAE family visa. SiZA explained what SDM attestation involves, handled the end-to-end work, and returned all original documents safely. They also flagged that one document needed an additional step , which I would have missed on my own.”
Fatima Shaikh
Family visa, UAE residency
Pune, India
“UAE school employment requires degree and teaching certificate with full attestation , SDM, MEA, UAE embassy. My Kerala education degree required Kerala HRD before MEA. SiZA managed all of this and also handled my marriage certificate attestation at the same time. All returned safely to Thrissur.”
Divya Menon
Teacher, UAE school employment
Thrissur, India
“I needed marriage certificate and two kids' birth certificates attested for UAE family visa. Rajasthan SDM attestation took a few days but SiZA managed the submission and collection. They handled MEA and UAE embassy afterwards and sent everything together. The UAE visa application went through without issues.”
Nandini Kapoor
Accompanying spouse, UAE family visa
Jaipur, India
“UAE DOH requires DataFlow PSV clearance. My file included dental degree, MDS, DCI registration, and two employer letters. SiZA organised the file, submitted to DataFlow, and followed up on one slow primary source. Got clearance in time for my DOH exam registration deadline. They know the UAE health licensing process well.”
Prakash Babu
Dentist, UAE DOH licensing
Chennai, India
“UAE employment visa for a skilled tradesperson requires degree or diploma attestation, GAMCA medical, and sometimes police clearance attestation. SiZA gave me a checklist specific to my trade category. They handled the attestation and flagged that my ITI certificate needed SDM authentication before MEA. No confusion at any stage.”
Bipin Thakur
Electrician, UAE employment visa
Chandigarh, India
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