If you’re planning to pursue higher education, employment, migration, or licensing abroad, your diploma certificate must be officially attested to be legally recognized by foreign governments and institutions. Whether you earned your diploma in the UAE or abroad, attestation is a mandatory process that proves your certificate is genuine and valid.
In this blog, we’ll guide you through what diploma certificate attestation involves, the countries that require it, and why Quick Attestation is your best partner—especially when you need urgent, reliable services.
What is Diploma Certificate Attestation?
Diploma certificate attestation is the legalization process of academic documents, making them acceptable for use in another country. It verifies that your diploma is:
- Authentic
- Issued by a recognized institution
- Properly certified by government authorities
The process ensures that your qualifications are respected and accepted by foreign employers, universities, immigration offices, and professional licensing bodies.
Why You Need Diploma Attestation
You may need to attest your diploma for:
- Employment visa applications
- University admissions
- Professional licensing (engineers, doctors, teachers, etc.)
- Immigration (PR, skilled migration)
- Equivalency certifications
- Work permit renewals or sponsorships
General Steps in Diploma Certificate Attestation
- Notarization (if required) from the issuing country.
- Authentication from Ministry of Education or Higher Education
- Attestation from Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in the issuing country.
- Embassy attestation from the destination country.
- Final MOFA attestation in the UAE (if using the diploma in the UAE).
Note: The steps may vary slightly based on the country of issuance and the destination country’s requirements.
Countries We Cover for Diploma Attestation
At Quick Attestation, we specialize in diploma certificate attestation for a wide range of countries. Here’s a list of countries where we provide reliable and compliant attestation services:
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates (UAE)
For UAE-issued diplomas, the process starts with certification by the Ministry of Education (MOE) or the issuing university, followed by MOFA attestation. For use abroad, the document must then be legalized by the foreign embassy of the destination country in the UAE.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
Saudi diplomas must be authenticated by the Saudi Ministry of Education, followed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) KSA, and then attested at the UAE Embassy in Saudi Arabia, before receiving final MOFA attestation in Dubai.
🇶🇦 Qatar
Qatar-issued diplomas require attestation from the Qatari Ministry of Education, MOFA Qatar, and legalization by the UAE Embassy in Doha, followed by MOFA UAE for use within the UAE.
🇴🇲 Oman
Diplomas from Oman are authenticated by the Ministry of Higher Education and MOFA Oman, then legalized by the UAE Embassy in Muscat before the final MOFA attestation in the UAE.
🇰🇼 Kuwait
Diploma certificates from Kuwait undergo verification from Kuwait’s Ministry of Education, MOFA Kuwait, and are then submitted to the UAE Embassy in Kuwait City. Final UAE MOFA attestation completes the process.
🇧🇭 Bahrain
Bahraini diplomas must first be endorsed by the Bahrain Ministry of Education, then by MOFA Bahrain, followed by UAE Embassy attestation and finalized at MOFA UAE.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom (UK)
UK diplomas require solicitor verification (if applicable), then an Apostille from the FCDO (Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office). Next, they’re attested by the UAE Embassy in London and finally MOFA UAE.
🇨🇦 Canada
Canadian diplomas must be notarized by a public notary or the issuing institution, authenticated by Global Affairs Canada (GAC), legalized at the UAE Embassy in Ottawa, and finally attested by MOFA UAE.
🇺🇸 United States (USA)
Diplomas from the U.S. are first notarized, authenticated by the Secretary of State and U.S. Department of State, followed by UAE Embassy attestation in Washington D.C., then MOFA attestation in the UAE.
🇮🇳 India
Indian diplomas undergo HRD attestation or university verification, followed by MEA (Ministry of External Affairs) attestation, then the UAE Embassy in New Delhi or Mumbai, and finally MOFA UAE.
🇵🇭 Philippines
Filipino diplomas require CHED (Commission on Higher Education) authentication, DFA (Department of Foreign Affairs) attestation, and UAE Embassy in Manila, concluding with MOFA UAE.
🇨🇳 China
Chinese diplomas are verified by the issuing university, legalized by MOE and MOFA China, attested by the UAE Embassy in Beijing, and finalized by MOFA UAE.
🇯🇵 Japan
Japan-issued diplomas are first legalized by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, followed by UAE Embassy attestation in Tokyo, and MOFA attestation in Dubai.
🇰🇷 South Korea
Korean diplomas require notarization, MOFA Korea attestation, UAE Embassy in Seoul legalization, and final MOFA UAE attestation.
🇸🇬 Singapore
Diplomas from Singapore must be notarized, authenticated by Singapore Academy of Law, then attested by MOFA Singapore, UAE Embassy, and finally MOFA UAE.
🇲🇾 Malaysia
Malaysian diplomas undergo attestation from the Ministry of Education Malaysia, then MOFA Malaysia, UAE Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, and MOFA UAE.
🇦🇺 Australia
Australian diplomas need notary public certification, then DFAT (Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade) legalization, UAE Embassy attestation, and MOFA UAE.
🇳🇿 New Zealand
New Zealand diplomas require notarization and legalization by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, then attestation from the UAE Embassy, and MOFA attestation in the UAE.
🇳🇬 Nigeria
Nigerian diplomas are attested by the Ministry of Education and MOFA Nigeria, then legalized by the UAE Embassy in Abuja or Lagos, and finalized at MOFA UAE.
🇿🇦 South Africa
South African diplomas go through DIRCO (Department of International Relations), then the UAE Embassy in Pretoria, before the final MOFA UAE step.
🇪🇬 Egypt
Diplomas from Egypt require Ministry of Higher Education and MOFA Egypt legalization, UAE Embassy attestation in Cairo, and MOFA approval in Dubai.
🇸🇩 Sudan
Sudanese diplomas follow a process of Ministry of Education and MOFA Sudan verification, UAE Embassy attestation, and final MOFA UAE certification.
How Long Does It Take?
Standard processing usually takes 7 to 15 working days, depending on the country and type of diploma. For urgent needs, we offer express attestation services with delivery in as fast as 2–4 days in select cases.
Why Choose Quick Attestation?
At Quick Attestation, we’ve helped thousands of professionals and students validate their academic documents with accuracy and speed.
Why We’re Trusted:
- ✅ All-in-one service – from notarization to embassy and MOFA
- ✅ Urgent attestation available for fast processing
- ✅ Real-time tracking & updates
- ✅ Free pickup and delivery across the UAE
- ✅ Affordable, transparent pricing
Conclusion
Whether you’re heading abroad for work, studies, or migration, your diploma certificate must be legally attested to unlock opportunities. With constantly changing embassy rules and paperwork demands, you need a service provider that understands the process inside and out.
For diploma certificate attestation in the UAE or globally, Quick Attestation offers the fastest, most reliable solution—especially for urgent requests. And we don’t stop there. From birth and marriage certificates to police clearance and degree attestation, we handle all types of attestation with professionalism and care.
