Australian personal and commercial documents for use in the UAE are attested digitally through the UAE foreign ministry website; one application covers both the Embassy in Canberra and the ministry in the UAE. Documents must first be authenticated or apostilled by DFAT.
Where to apply in Australia
Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Canberra (ACT); attestation is handled online with courier pickup anywhere in Australia.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of the United Arab Emirates.
How to apply
Log in to the UAE MoFA website with UAE Pass, choose the attestation service and Australia as the issuing country, complete the form and pay. An approved courier collects the original documents (within 24 hours of payment, with an air waybill to attach), you receive the attested document by email, and the originals are returned by courier.
Applications are handled through MoFA-approved courier service provider (booked through mofa.gov.ae).
Documents you need
- UAE Pass account
- Original documents attested by DFAT (apostilled one by one, not in a bundle)
- Civil certificates (birth, marriage, death) in original form
- Powers of attorney signed before an Australian notary and then attested by DFAT
- No laminated documents
- Commercial invoices and certificates of origin go through eDAS 2.0 instead
Fees and processing time
The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.
Good to know
Fees are shown at payment in the online service. Attested documents can be checked at verify.mofa.gov.ae.
Official sources
- mofa.gov.ae/en/Missions/Canberra/Services/Services-for-Individuals/…
- mofa.gov.ae/en/Services/Attestation
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by United Arab Emirates's official channels, last checked on 25 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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