The Absolute Necessity of Australian Certificate Attestation in Dubai
Why is attestation so important? As per UAE law, any official document issued by Australia is considered to be a foreign document until it’s been certified and legalized by the appropriate authorities. This is a legal protection to ensure that all documents that you submit are genuine and not altered.
Attestations are a must requirement for a number of important career and life events within the UAE:
- Employment Visas: To be eligible for most professional jobs, the applicant’s Australian university degrees or professional qualifications need to be verified at the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization to process visas. This is particularly important when it comes to Australian Educational Documents.
- Admissions to University: If you’re seeking an education in Dubai, the transcripts and degrees must be authenticated to confirm their authenticity to local institutions of higher education.
- Family Visas: The process of sponsoring the spouse or children of a sponsor requires certified birth and marriage certificates. The final MOFA attestation in UAE is the most important aspect of this procedure.
- Business Operations: For entrepreneurs and businesses, Australian Commercial Documents such as the Memorandum of Association or a Power of Attorney must be authenticated to be legal to set up the business, opening a corporate banking account, or signing contracts.
The entire process entails an entire chain of verifications beginning in Australia through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) and concluding in the UAE through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
Types of Australian Document Attestation Needs in Dubai
Wadi Alhuroof can handle a comprehensive array of documents, making sure that whatever the requirements, we will have an answer.
| Category |
Document Examples |
Purpose in UAE |
| Personal Documents Attestation |
- Birth Certificates Attestation
- Marriage Certificates Attestation
- Death Certificates Attestation
|
Sponsoring family for visas, name change applications, inheritance matters, and other legal processes. |
| Educational Documents Attestation |
Degrees, Diplomas, Transcripts, School Leaving Certificates Attestation |
Securing a work permit, applying for professional licenses, or continuing your education in the UAE. |
| Commercial Documents Attestation |
Power of Attorney, Incorporation Certificates, Invoices, Memorandum of Association |
Establishing a business, corporate registrations, opening bank accounts, and legal agreements. |
Our expertise encompasses all of these areas, which allows us to provide an unbeatable attestation service company experience to meet your requirements.
Navigating the Multi-Step Process of Australian Certificate Attestation
The process of attestation follows an exacting procedure that is designed to guarantee you are authentic at each step. We oversee each step with care for you.
1. Notarization in Australia: The Initial Trust Seal
The first step is to get the original document verified by a Notary Public of Australia. The function of the notary is to verify that the document is authentic by confirming the signature and the authority’s seal. Notarizations are required for all subsequent legalizations by the government.
2. DFAT Authentication in Australia: The Government’s Stamp of Approval
The notary’s signature is then notarized, and the certificate is delivered to the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) confirms the signature of the notary and stamps the document with its own stamp, or an authentication Certificate. This ensures that the document is legal and allows it to be used internationally.
3. UAE Embassy Legalization in Canberra
After DFAT has authenticated the document, it is then sent on to an UAE Embassy located in Canberra, Australia. The Embassy confirms that the document has received the DFAT stamp and then legalizes the document by applying the official seal and stamp. This is crucial since it acts as official proof that the document is valid for use within the UAE.
4. MOFA Attestation in the UAE: The Final Legal Seal
The final and most critical phase of the attestation chain takes place in the UAE. The document, which is now legally recognized through Australian Embassy Attestations , is then submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). The MOFA confirms the document, providing the most crucial seal that legally confirms the document to be used for official purposes throughout the UAE.
