All about salary certificate attestation in the UAE
Those residing in the UAE might need to get their salary certificates attested for a whole variety reasons. For instance, residents might need it when applying for a loan, filing tax forms, or even applying for a mortgage in their home country. The UAE government recently introduced several measures to streamline the attestation processes. So with the holistic process in mind, we’ve put together this guide that details the various aspects of salary certificate attestation in the UAE.
HOW CAN I GET A SALARY CERTIFICATE ATTESTED IN THE UAE?
A salary certificate issued by the HR department of your company typically includes full details about your salary, designation, duties, and specific dates of employment, amongst other relevant information. While a salary certificate on its own is sometimes enough proof, in some scenarios you might be required to provide a fully attested version of your salary certificate.
Salary certificate attestation in Dubai and all the other emirates falls under the domain of the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFAIC). You can either opt for in-person attestation or apply online.
APPLYING FOR SALARY CERTIFICATE ATTESTATION
If you decide to submit your salary certificate for MoFAIC attestation via the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs website, you’ll need to follow these steps:
- Use the UAE Pass for logging in.
- Select Individual from the ”Individual or Companies”.
- Click on ”Attestation of Official Documents, Certificates, and Commercial Invoices”.
- Click on ”Start Service” to move ahead.
- Select the courier service and the right authority for attestation. You can either send the document for salary certification attestation or personally visit the Happiness Centre by making an appointment at this stage.
- Type in the information about the document you wish to certify, i.e., salary certificate.
- Fill in courier details, i.e. pick and drop locations (if applicable).
- Make payment.
You can also utilise the MoFAIC’s Smart Mobile App to request certificate attestation, or visit a Customer Happiness Centre (appointment not required).
COMPANIES OFFERING SALARY CERTIFICATE ATTESTATION IN THE UAE
If you are unsure about the entire attestation process or do not have time to do it yourself, there are many companies in the UAE that will do the hard work for you. However, you will be required to pay a small charge for their services, which is higher than the standard government fee. Power Index Document Clearing Services, SG IVS Global and HHS Lawyers are three of the many companies offering salary certificate attestation services in the UAE.
FAQS ABOUT SALARY CERTIFICATE ATTESTATION IN THE UAE
WHAT DOCUMENTS DO YOU NEED FOR SALARY CERTIFICATE ATTESTATION?
You need to carry the original document to get attested and make sure that the paper is not laminated. UAE residents will also need to bring their passports with the visa page or Emirates IDs.
WHAT IS THE EXPECTED DURATION FOR THE COMPLETE ATTESTATION PROCESS?
If you visit a Happiness Centre and have the documents ready, the process can be completed in a matter of minutes. But if you choose the courier service, the process usually takes between three and five days.
HOW CAN UAE NATIONALS LIVING ABROAD GET THEIR CERTIFICATES ATTESTED?
They can contact the UAE Embassies in their country of origin.
CAN SOMEONE GET THE CERTIFICATE ATTESTED FOR YOU?
Yes, you can delegate someone for your salary certificate attestation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
That concludes our guide to salary certificate attestation in the UAE. The process is relatively straightforward, but if you’re a busy bee, there’s always the option to outsource to one of the many expert companies offering the service.
Another oft-need certificate is a Police Clearance Certificate. If you require this document, our guide to the Police Clearance Certificate in the UAE details the related process, both online and in-person.
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