Abu Dhabi Attestation

Abu Dhabi (UAE) Embassy Attestation for Degree Certificate – For Nurses

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🎯 Purpose:
To legally validate your Nursing Degree Certificate so it is accepted by Abu Dhabi healthcare authorities such as HAAD (now DOH – Department of Health Abu Dhabi), and other public/private hospitals in Abu Dhabi.

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📋 Step-by-Step Attestation Process

1. HRD Attestation (State Level) (Optional but recommended)
   ✅ Done by the State Education Department where your college/university is located.
2. MEA Attestation (Central Govt)
   ✅ Proceed by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in New Delhi.
3. UAE Embassy Attestation (Abu Dhabi)
   ✅ Attestation at the UAE Embassy in India (Delhi or Consulate offices).

📌 Abu Dhabi, attestation is proceeded at UAE Embassy in India, not at the separate Abu Dhabi embassy.

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📄 Documents Required
Original Degree Certificate (Nursing)
Passport copy (front and back)
Mark sheets / Transcript (if applicable)
Authorization letter (if using agency service)
Passport-size photo (some cases)

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⏳ Time Required
Normal Processing: 10–15 working days
Express Processing: 5–7 working days (extra charges may apply)

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💰 Typical Cost (as of 2025)
₹6,500 – ₹10,000
(Cost may vary depending on your state, urgency, and service provider)

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💡 Bundle offers available if you also attest:
Nursing Council Registration
Experience Certificates
Transcript of Records

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⚠️ Important Notes
Must follow attestation order: HRD → MEA → UAE Embassy
Ensure passport and certificates match exactly (no spelling errors)
Only original, clean, and undamaged documents are accepted
Required for Dataflow, DOH Licensing, Visa Stamping, and job offer processing

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✅ Pro Tip for Nurses:
Bundle attestation + Dataflow + HAAD/DOH exam for faster processing.
Many hospitals in Abu Dhabi prefer pre-attested candidates for quicker onboarding.