Over Ten Years of Experience in Document Attestation
Indian Embassy Attestation in Dubai
Attestation of UAE-issued documents for official use in the Republic of India.
We provide Indian Embassy Attestation in Dubai for documents issued in the UAE. Need to use a power of attorney, certificate or commercial document issued in the UAE before an authority in India? We prepare your document and meet every requirement of the Indian Consulate before submission, so it is accepted the first time, without delays or rejections.
Collection and delivery across all emirates
Attested by the Ministry of Justice
For POAs notarised by a UAE notary
We keep you informed at every stage
How to Get Documents Attested by the Indian Embassy
The first thing to know about Indian Embassy Attestation in Dubai is that the Indian mission does not accept any UAE-issued document unless it has first been attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. If the document is in Arabic, such as a power of attorney notarised by a UAE notary public, it also needs an English translation by a certified legal translator, with the translation attested by the UAE Ministry of Justice.
Any error in the order of these steps, or in the translation itself, sees the document returned and the application delayed. We handle every step in the correct order.
Note: the competent authority for Dubai and the Northern Emirates is the Consulate General of India in Dubai; for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, it is the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi.
Documents We Attest
We handle Indian Embassy Attestation in Dubai for UAE documents intended for use in India, including:
Stages of Indian Embassy Attestation in Dubai
Notarisation or Issuance
Powers of attorney and declarations are notarised by a notary public; certificates are issued by the competent authority.
MOFA Attestation
A core requirement of the Indian mission: no UAE document is accepted without it.
Legal Translation
Arabic documents are translated into English by a certified legal translator.
Ministry of Justice Attestation
The translation is attested by the Ministry of Justice, giving it official standing before the Consulate.
Consular Attestation
The document and its translation are submitted to the Consulate's authorised service centre for final attestation.
Our Service, Step by Step
Document Review
Send us a photo of the document on WhatsApp, with its purpose and the receiving authority in India, and we'll set out the exact steps.
Doorstep Collection
Our courier collects your documents from your home or office in any emirate.
Full Processing
We handle MOFA attestation, the translation and its MOJ attestation, then consular attestation, following up with each authority.
Regular Updates
We keep you informed as your application moves from one stage to the next.
Delivery
We deliver the attested document and its attested translation to your door, ready to send to India.
Once Your POA Reaches India
Indian states generally require stamp duty to be paid on a power of attorney executed outside India within three months of its receipt in India, and registration with the relevant Sub-Registrar where it concerns property. We recommend sending the POA to your attorney in India as soon as attestation is complete, and confirming the specific state’s requirements with the attorney or a lawyer there.
Living in Sharjah? Our guide to power of attorney attestation through the Indian embassy for Sharjah residents covers both routes, including doorstep pickup and delivery.
Why Insta Attestation Services
Over Ten Years of Experience
We know the Indian mission's requirements and the reasons documents are rejected, and address them before submission.
One Integrated Service
Notarisation, attestation, and legal translation with its attestation, all under one roof.
The Right Order, Every Time
Your document reaches the Consulate only once it meets every requirement.
Door-to-Door Service
We collect and deliver your documents anywhere in the UAE.
What We Need From You
- The original document to be attested
- A copy of the document holder’s passport and residence visa or Emirates ID
- The purpose of the attestation and the authority in India where it will be submitted
Need a Certificate Issued in India Attested for Use in the UAE?
Indian documents follow a different route: authentication by the competent state authority, then the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), then digital attestation by the UAE Embassy in India, which includes UAE MOFA attestation in the same application. Our guide to UAE MOFA attestation in India covers the steps, timelines and fees, and the wider route is explained on our certificate attestation in Dubai page. Contact us and we’ll confirm the right procedure for your document.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Indian Consulate accept UAE documents without MOFA attestation?
No. The Indian mission requires UAE-issued documents to be attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs before consular attestation.
My power of attorney is in Arabic. Does it need translating?
Yes. The Consulate requires Arabic documents to be translated into English by a certified legal translator, with the translation attested by the UAE Ministry of Justice. We handle this as part of the service through our legal translation service.
Do I need to visit the Consulate in person?
Not when attesting a power of attorney notarised by a UAE notary public: we submit and follow it up on your behalf. If you prefer to draft and sign the POA before the consular officer directly, the principal must attend in person with their original passport.
What is the difference between the Indian Embassy and the Indian Consulate in the UAE?
The Consulate General of India in Dubai handles Dubai and the Northern Emirates, while the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi handles the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Both provide attestation services.
Is an attested POA ready to use in India straight away?
It is officially attested, but Indian states generally require stamp duty to be paid within three months of its arrival, and registration where it concerns property.
How long does Indian Embassy Attestation in Dubai take?
It depends on the document type and the number of stages it requires. We’ll give you an accurate timeframe once we’ve reviewed your document.
Start Your Indian Embassy Attestation in Dubai Today
Send us a photo of your document on WhatsApp and we’ll take care of the rest until it’s ready to send to India.