The UAE Embassy authenticates all legal and personal documents to be used in the United Arab Emirates. Documents must be mailed to the following address:
Embassy of the United Arab Emirates
3522 International Court, NW
Suite 100
Washington, DC 20008
The Embassy requires a minimum of 3 business days to process any document.
Please contact the UAE Embassy's Consular Section if you have any questions: (202) 243-2416 or (202) 243-2460.
1. Personal Documents
Step 1: All personal documents must be attested by The U.S Dept. of State Authentication Office before sending them to the UAE Embassy. The relevant State department office can be contacted at (202) 647-4000 Ext. 3.
Step 2: Pay $40.84 per document online through the following link: https://www.mofaic.gov.ae/en
Please be sure to include your online payment confirmation receipt with your documents
- Please include a pre-paid self-addressed return envelope. Write your name and address for the sender and recipient of the return envelope or airway bill.
Examples of personal documents:
- Personal Power of Attorney that doesn’t imply business transaction.
- Birth Certificate
- Marital Status
- Certificate of Good Conduct
- Fingerprints
2. Educational Documents
Step 1: All Educational documents must be attested by The U.S Dept. of State Authentication Office before sending them to the UAE Embassy. The relevant State department office can be contacted at (202) 647-4000 Ext. 3.
The educational institution must be located in the U.S and regionally accredited by NEASC (CIHE), MSA (CHE), NCA (HLC), SACS (COC), NWCCU, or WASC (ACCJC-ACSCU).
To show proof of regional accreditation, please visit the Council for Higher Education Accreditation website https://www.chea.org and print your institution’s accreditation information.
Step 2: Pay $40.84 per document online through the following link: https://www.mofaic.gov.ae/en
Please be sure to include your online payment confirmation receipt with your documents
- Please include a pre-paid self-addressed return envelope. Write your name and address for the sender and recipient of the return envelope or airway bill.