Courier documents to UAE (Dubai) from India — MOFA attestation chain and charges

Rules & rates last verified: 15 August 2026 · by Mrs. Madhu Satija, Managing Director, CargoCharges

Yes — the UAE documents lane is dominated by one thing: ATTESTATION. Degree certificates for UAE work visas must complete the full chain — notary → state HRD → MEA (India) → UAE Embassy in India — BEFORE they ship; the final MOFA attestation happens in the UAE after arrival. We courier the attested originals safely; we do not perform attestation.

The rules that apply

UAE work-visa degree attestation chain (in order): notary → state HRD department → MEA India → UAE Embassy India → ship → MOFA UAE. Shipping BEFORE the embassy step means the receiver holds an unusable document.
The UAE is NOT a Hague country — an apostille is not sufficient; the full embassy-attestation chain is required.
Personal/legal documents (PoA for property, marriage certificates) follow the same chain when used officially in the UAE.
Documents carry no duty and no commodity premium; sealed institutional envelopes stay sealed.

Charges: document envelope rates

Your parcel is charged at the normal UAE rate for its weight — from the carriers that accept documents on this lane (DHL, FedEx, UPS, Prompt) — with no commodity premium for documents. Worked example: 0.5 kg document envelope ≈ ₹2,040 (CargoCharges.com), excl. 18% GST. Express transit: 2-3 Working Days from Delhi dispatch, with free pickup across Delhi NCR.

Documents you need

The attested originals (verify the UAE Embassy sticker is present before booking)
Receiver's UAE address with PO Box/Makani and phone
ID proof of the sender at booking (Aadhar or PAN)

Limits & what is not accepted

We ship attested documents; the attestation itself is done via MEA/embassy channels or agencies before pickup
Documents only in the envelope — no cards or currency
Check the receiver's employer/PRO requirements — some UAE employers insist on specific attestation agencies

📞 Unsure about your specific items? Send us the list on WhatsApp +91 97186 61166 — we confirm shippability before you pack, free.

Documents to UAE — FAQs

Can I ship my degree to the UAE first and attest it there?

No — the India-side chain (notary, HRD, MEA, UAE Embassy in India) must finish before the document leaves India. Only the final MOFA step happens in the UAE. Shipping early is the most common and most expensive documents mistake on this lane.

Is an apostille enough for the UAE like it is for the USA?

No — the UAE is not a Hague Convention member, so an apostille has no standing; the full embassy-attestation chain is mandatory for official use.

What will it cost to send attested certificates to Dubai?

For example: 0.5 kg document envelope ≈ ₹2,040 (CargoCharges.com), excl. 18% GST. No commodity premium on documents; 18% GST applies.

How fast do attested documents reach Dubai?

2-3 Working Days from Delhi dispatch. If a visa deadline looms, book before the 1:30 PM cutoff for same-day dispatch and tell us — we flag the parcel priority.

Sending to an evaluation body?

Evaluation bodies have their own addresses, reference formats and envelope rules — use the dedicated page for yours:

All evaluation bodies — student document hub

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Mrs. Madhu Satija — Managing Director, CargoCharges. 25+ years in international logistics; these rules reflect what our carriers and customs partners enforce on real shipments, updated as carrier policy changes.