Egyptian Document Attestation for the UAE
Need your Egyptian documents translated for use in the UAE? Send them to us for fast, online translation and we will tell you what they need. This page explains the attestation steps those documents go through.
Arkan does not provide attestation. Attestation is done by the issuing country's authorities, the UAE embassy there and MOFA in the UAE. Our part is the translation that sits before or after it.
This guide covers documents issued in Egypt for UAE use, and UAE documents going to Egypt.
Common Egyptian Documents for UAE Attestation
Educational
- - University degrees and diplomas
- - Academic transcripts
- - School leaving certificates (Thanaweya Amma)
- - Professional training certificates
Personal Status
- - Marriage certificates (Qaseema Zawaj)
- - Birth certificates
- - Divorce certificates
- - Death certificates
Commercial
- - Commercial register extracts
- - Tax records and clearances
- - Company registration documents
- - Chamber of Commerce certificates
Professional
- - Medical licenses (Egyptian Medical Syndicate)
- - Engineering syndicate registrations
- - Police clearance certificates
- - Powers of attorney
Attestation Chain
The exact route depends on the document type and receiving authority. These are the typical chains.
FROM EGYPT Egyptian documents for UAE use
Issuing Authority in Egypt
University, Supreme Council of Universities, Civil Registry, or relevant professional body attests the document at the source.
GUIDE-ONLY Requires action in EgyptEgyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
MOFA Egypt authenticates the document for international use. This is the Egyptian government's federal-level stamp.
GUIDE-ONLY Requires action in EgyptUAE Embassy in Cairo
The UAE Embassy stamps the document, confirming it has been verified through the Egyptian chain.
GUIDE-ONLY Requires action in EgyptMOFA UAE
This records the UAE-side attestation step. The receiving authority separately decides whether the document, translation and any later formality meet its current requirements. Ask MOFA directly for its current process.
AUTHORITY STEP Not an Arkan serviceFROM UAE UAE documents for Egypt use
Notarization or MOJ Translation
The document is notarized and/or formally translated if language conversion is needed. Check the authority requirement before commissioning the work.
Certified translation, once you know what is neededMOFA UAE
UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs attests the document for international use. Ask MOFA directly for its current process.
AUTHORITY STEP Not an Arkan serviceEgyptian Embassy or Consulate in UAE
The Egyptian diplomatic mission records its attestation. The receiving authority in Egypt separately decides whether that step meets its current requirements. Personal presence may be required.
GUIDE-ONLY May require personal presenceTranslation and Attestation for Egyptian Documents
Egyptian documents are issued in Arabic - which makes the translation step different from other countries.
Arabic-Language Originals
Since Egyptian documents are already in Arabic, translation is only needed when the receiving authority requires English - common for DIFC, ADGM, international schools, and some free zones.
When Translation May Not Be Needed
An Arabic original may not require translation, but only the receiving authority can confirm its current language, attestation and document requirements.
Use document check to help identify whether translation may be needed; the receiving authority confirms the actual requirement.
Not sure whether your Egyptian document needs translation, attestation, or both? Use document check to identify the likely steps; the receiving authority confirms the actual requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Egyptian documents need translation before attestation for UAE use?
The receiving authority decides whether an Arabic original, translation, attestation, or another formality meets its current requirements. Ask the receiving authority to confirm before you start any step.
What is the attestation chain for Egyptian educational documents?
The typical route is: Supreme Council of Universities or issuing university attestation in Egypt, then Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then UAE Embassy in Cairo, then MOFA UAE. Some employers and free zones also require equivalency from the UAE Ministry of Education after attestation.
How long does Egyptian document attestation take?
Timelines vary by step and are set by each authority, not by us. The Egypt-side chain (university, MOFA Egypt, UAE Embassy Cairo) can take several weeks depending on the document type and current processing volumes. Ask each authority for its current estimate.
Who handles the Egypt-to-UAE attestation steps?
The authorities named in the chain above - Arkan is not an attestation provider. Some Egypt-side steps may require an authorized representative in Egypt.
I have an Egyptian marriage certificate - what does it need for UAE use?
For GDRFA spouse visa or Dubai Courts family proceedings, an Egyptian marriage certificate typically needs: Egyptian MOFA attestation, UAE Embassy attestation in Cairo, then MOFA UAE attestation. Translation into English may be required if the receiving entity operates in English. The exact chain depends on the specific use case - confirm with the receiving authority.
Working Out What an Egyptian Document Needs?
Use document check to see what your file likely needs across the Egypt-side and UAE-side chain.