Attestation
Nepali Certificate Attestation in the UAE
Nepali documents, from degrees to birth and marriage certificates, follow a specific attestation route before they are valid in the UAE. Here is exactly how it works for Nepal, what it costs and how long it takes.
How Nepali document attestation works
Nepal is not part of the Apostille Convention, so its documents take the full embassy-legalisation route: attestation within Nepal, then the Nepal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the UAE embassy, and finally MOFAIC in the UAE.
The chain for Nepali certificates
- 1In-country attestationThe document is attested at the Ministry of Education for academic documents, or the issuing authority for personal ones.
- 2Nepal Ministry of Foreign AffairsThe foreign ministry verifies the document before it leaves.
- 3UAE embassy legalisationThe UAE embassy in the UAE mission accredited to Nepal legalises the certificate.
- 4MOFAIC attestation in the UAEThe final UAE-side stamp.
See our document-specific guides for degree certificates and marriage certificates.
Cost and timeline
The Nepal-side steps typically take one to three weeks. Once in the UAE, MOFAIC attestation is usually 0–3 working days. DocuGulf's UAE-side service fee starts from AED 230 per document, with government fees shown separately at cost; if the Nepal-side steps are outstanding we'll map the full chain and price it in writing first.
What you'll need to provide
- The original Nepali certificate (degree, birth, marriage, PCC, etc.)
- A clear copy of your passport
- The city or authority in Nepal that issued it
- Any attestation or apostille already completed
Key takeaways
Key takeaways: Nepali documents go in-country attestation → Nepal MoFA → UAE embassy → MOFAIC in the UAE. There is no apostille shortcut. Home-side steps take one to three weeks; MOFAIC is 0–3 working days, from AED 230 per document.
Attesting a Nepal document for the UAE is only as smooth as the weakest link in the chain, so the order of steps matters: each authority checks the stamp before it. Send us the exact document and the city or authority that issued it in Nepal, and we will confirm the precise route, the government fees at cost, and a realistic timeline before any work begins.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nepal part of the Apostille Convention?
No. Nepal uses the full embassy-legalisation route, so there is no apostille shortcut for its documents.
Do Nepal documents need UAE embassy attestation?
Yes. Nepal is not an Apostille member, so its documents are legalised at the UAE embassy after the Nepal Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then attested by MOFAIC in the UAE.
How long does Nepal certificate attestation take?
The Nepal-side steps usually take one to three weeks, and MOFAIC attestation in the UAE is typically 0–3 working days once the document arrives.
How much does it cost?
DocuGulf's UAE-side service fee starts from AED 230 per document, with any government charge shown separately at cost. We confirm the exact figure in writing before starting.
Do you handle the home-country steps too?
Yes. If the Nepal-side attestation or apostille is still outstanding, we map and manage the full chain end to end.
Which documents can you attest?
Degrees, diplomas, mark sheets, birth, marriage, divorce and death certificates, police clearances and commercial documents from Nepal.
A note on scope: DocuGulf is a documentation facilitation service. All regulated work is performed by licensed notaries, translators and approved typing centres. Reach us at info@docugulf.com or +971 58 569 3628.