Attestation Services Canada

Canadian Documents Attestation Services | GAC Legalization & MOFA Attestation

Are you relocating to the UAE, applying for a job, pursuing higher education, or setting up a business? Canada certificate attestation in UAE is an essential process to legalize your Canadian documents for official use. Since Canada is not part of the Apostille Convention, every Canadian certificate whether it’s a birth, marriage, educational degree, or commercial document must undergo a traditional, multi-step authentication and UAE Embassy attestation for legal acceptance in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and all Emirates.

Why Canadian Document Attestation is Essential for the UAE?

Attestation for UAE is mandatory for all Canadian-issued documents to be officially recognized in the Emirates. This process ensures your certificates are valid for:

  • UAE employment visas and professional licensing
  • Higher education and student admissions
  • Family and dependent residence visas
  • Company formation, business setup, and trade licensing
  • Immigration, property transactions, and legal procedures

Without proper legalization and attestation, your application may be delayed or rejected by UAE ministries or employers.

Canada Documents Attestation for UAE Services:

Get your Candian Marriage certificate attested in Dubai & Abu Dhabi to Secure residency visa sponsorship for your spouse and gain legal recognition of your marriage in the UAE.

Requirements:

  • Original Canadian marriage certificate (authenticated by GAC).
  • Translated copies (if applicable).
  • Spouse’s passport copy.

Process:

  • Authentication by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) or Issuing Province
  • UAE Embassy in Ottawa or Consulate in Toronto attestation
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) attestation in UAE.

Obtain residency visas for your children in Dubai & Abu Dhabi and fulfill school enrollment requirements.

Requirements:

  • Original Canadian birth certificate (authenticated by GAC).
  • Passport copies of the certificate holder

Process:

  • Authentication by Global Affairs Canada (GAC) or Canadian Provincial Government
  • UAE Embassy in Ottawa or Consulate in Toronto attestation
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) attestation in UAE.

Get your company documents attested for official use in Dubai & Abu Dhabi.

Company Documents:

  • Memorandum of Association
  • Articles of Association
  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • Company Registration Certificate
  • Power of Attorney
  • Board Resolutions
  • Agency Agreements
  • Special Power of Attorney

Trade Documents:

  • Commercial Invoices
  • Certificates of Origin
  • Packing Lists
  • Bills of Lading

Other Commercial Documents:

  • Contracts
  • Tenders
  • Legal Opinions
  • Audited Financial Statements

Requirements:

  • Original Canadian commercial document (authenticated by GAC).
  • Translated copies (if applicable).
  • Company registration documents (if applicable).
  • Passport copies of the signatories

Process:

  • Authentication by Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
  • UAE Embassy in Ottawa or Consulate in Toronto attestation
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) attestation in UAE.

Attest various Canadian personal documents for official use in the UAE:

  • Experience certificates
  • Medical certificates
  • PCC certificates
  • School Transfer Certificates
  • Other personal documents

Requirements:

  • Original Canadian personal document (authenticated by GAC).
  • Translated copies (if applicable).
  • Passport copies of the certificate holder

Process:

  • Authentication by Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
  • UAE Embassy in Ottawa or Consulate in Toronto attestation
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) attestation in UAE.

Comply with specific embassy procedures for various document types. Ensure your documents are valid for use in the UAE.

Requirements:

  • Original documents.
  • Translated copies (if applicable).
  • Passport copy of the certificate holders

Process:

  • Authentication by Global Affairs Canada (GAC)
  • UAE Embassy in Ottawa or Consulate in Toronto attestation
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) attestation in UAE.

Timeframe : The turnaround time for the complete attestation would be approximately 6- 7 weeks

Cost Breakdown for Canada Certificate Attestation

Service Cost
Notarisation in Canada CAD 50-100 (per document)
Legalisation by GAC CAD 15-50
UAE Embassy Attestation CAD 50-80
MOFAIC Attestation in UAE AED 150-200
Certified Translation (if required) AED 300-500 (per document)

Get your Canadian document legalized through GloboPrime

Note: Canada is the member of Hague Convention

Apostille: An Apostille stamp authenticates your official documents. Apostilles are issued by all Hague Convention countries for documents that are to be used by other Hague convention member countries.To check if you require an Apostille stamp only or an EMBASSY attestation , please check here

Translations: In some countries the government authorities will require that documents be translated. We can translate your documents from any language to any language in order to be used by the appropriate embassy or government agency.

Notarization: Notarization is almost a MUST in all cases where a document requires attestation services. In order to keep the original intact, a notarised copy is always best to attest. Notarisation is nothing but a document that is verified as authentic facts set out in a document . We provide notarization services to comply and safeguard your important documents are for it to be considered valid and legal.

How can GloboPrime help with the Canadian attestation services?

Why We’re the Best Canada Certificate Attestation Service in UAE?

UAE-based, Canadian process experts:
Local support in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and all Emirates. In-depth knowledge of Canadian authentication.

Full transparency:
Track your documents in real time, clear communication, and fixed pricing.

Secure & confidential:
Sensitive documents handled with utmost care and data protection.

Speed & reliability:
Standard process in 10–20 working days, with express options available.

The Canada documents attestation process can be confusing. Our dedicated team of legalisation agents are highly experienced in checking different legalisation requirements for different embassies from over 120+ countries. When it comes to legalisation of Canada documents, we can make the process simple and as quick as possible for our customers. We can even arrange certification or notarization of your documents if you require!

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Province-Specific Authentication Details | Guide to Attesting Canadian Documents for Use in the UAE

ProvinceSteps for Document Attestation
Quebec (French-Language Documents)
  1. Obtain original document from Directeur de l’État Civil.
  2. Translate document into English or Arabic via a certified translator (OTTIAQ).
  3. Notarize both the translation and the original document.
  4. Authenticate through GAC or Quebec’s provincial authority.
  5. Legalize at UAE Embassy in Canada and finalize attestation with MOFAIC in UAE.
Ontario
  1. For vital records, contact Service Ontario for issuance.
  2. Notarize non-vital documents through a Canadian notary public.
  3. Authenticate by GAC or Ontario’s competent authority.
  4. Legalize at UAE Embassy in Canada and complete MOFAIC attestation in UAE.
Alberta
  1. Verify if older documents require reissuance through Alberta Vital Statistics.
  2. Notarize documents if necessary.
  3. Authenticate through GAC or Alberta’s provincial authority.
  4. Proceed to UAE Embassy legalization, then MOFAIC attestation in UAE.
British Columbia
  1. Obtain notarization from certified notaries if required.
  2. Reissue older documents via BC Vital Statistics if necessary.
  3. Authenticate by GAC or BC’s provincial authority.
  4. Legalize at UAE Embassy in Canada, finalize with MOFAIC in UAE.
Federal and Other Provinces (e.g., Manitoba, New Brunswick)
  1. Notarize documents if needed.
  2. Authenticate directly through Global Affairs Canada (GAC).
  3. Legalize at UAE Embassy in Canada.
  4. Complete final attestation at MOFAIC in UAE.

List of Canada documents we can assist you with!

Canada Educational Certificate Attestation

Canadian Personal Document Attestation

Canadian Commercial Document Attestation

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