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UK attestation
Your certificate is legalised by the UK FCDO and the UAE Embassy, then attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA).
DEGREE RECOGNITION & ATTESTATION
Get your UK or Irish degree
recognised in the UAE.
We guide candidates and manage the recognition process for employers’ new hires — from UK attestation to the UAE Ministry of Higher Education Recognition Report.
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
HOW IT WORKS
Four steps.
Clearly managed.
Each step runs through the official authorities and approved partners. We keep the paperwork complete and the process moving.
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Verification
An approved verification partner — such as DataFlow, QuadraBay or VFS Global — confirms the degree directly with your university.
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Recognition
An application is made to the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) for the Recognition Report.
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Professional licensing
Where the role requires it — for example DHA for healthcare, the Society of Engineers for engineers or KHDA for teachers.
TYPICAL TIMELINE & OFFICIAL FEES
MoHESR Recognition Report
| Bachelor’s / Diploma | AED 100 |
| Master’s / PG Diploma | AED 150 |
| PhD | AED 200 |
| Verification | ~15 working days |
| Recognition Report | ~3 working days |
Official fees and timelines are set by the authorities and may change. Verification partner and attestation fees are additional.
DOCUMENTS CHECKLIST
What you’ll need.
- Original degree certificate
- Full academic transcript
- Thesis abstract for research degrees
- Certified translation of anything not in English or Arabic
- Passport copy
We manage recognition for every hire before their visa.
One point of contact for attestation, verification and the MoHESR application — coordinated alongside your hiring timeline.
Request a proposalFree guidance for registered candidates.
Clear, step-by-step support so you know exactly what to prepare. We never charge candidates fees.
Request guidanceFREQUENTLY ASKED
Good questions.
Recognition decisions are made solely by the UAE authorities. Always confirm requirements for your role with your employer.
Do I need recognition for my job?
It depends on the role. Many professional and regulated positions — and some visa categories — require a recognised degree. Your employer will confirm what is needed for your role.
Can I start before I arrive in the UAE?
Yes. UK attestation and university verification can begin while you are still in the UK or Ireland, which often saves time before your visa and start date.
How long does it take?
Verification typically takes around 15 working days, with roughly 3 further working days for the Recognition Report. UK attestation and any professional licensing add to this. Timelines are set by the authorities and can vary.
Do you guarantee recognition?
No. Recognition decisions are made solely by the UAE authorities. We manage the paperwork, coordination and follow-up so the application is complete and progresses smoothly.
Are you a government body?
No. Mac Consultants is an independent consultancy. We work through the official processes and approved verification partners — we do not attest or certify documents ourselves.
DEGREE RECOGNITION ENQUIRY
Let’s get your
degree recognised.
Tell us about the degree and the role. Employers receive a proposal within one business day; candidates receive free guidance.
Mac Consultants is an independent consultancy, not a government body. We work through the official processes and approved partners.
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