Obtaining an equivalency certificate is a multi-step process and requires careful attention to details, getting a document attested demands expertise and a full understanding of the procedures involved.
Equivalency is the process by which ministry of education officially endorse a degree and declare the document to be equal to UAE standard.
Quick Answer: Essential Documents Checklist
For ALL applicants, you need:
- ✅DataFlow/QuadraBay Verification Report (mandatory first step)
- ✅Original Degree Certificate (attested)
- ✅Academic Transcripts (complete, attested)
- ✅Valid Passport Copy with UAE Visa
- ✅Emirates ID Copy
- ✅ICA Travel Report (Entry/Exit records)
- ✅Passport-size Photographs (white background)
- ✅UAE Pass Account (for online application)
Additional documents may include:
- ✅Genuineness Letter (country-specific)
- ✅Arabic/English Translation (if required)
- ✅High School Certificate (for certain cases)
- ✅Thesis Abstract (for PhD/Research degrees)
- ✅Ministry Exams (Arabic passport holders)
Required Documents for an Equivalency Certificate
- •Attested Degree/Diploma/School Certificate: The original educational qualification attested by your home country’s Ministry of Education, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the UAE Embassy/Consulate.
- •Academic Transcript/Mark Sheets: Detailed record of all courses taken and grades obtained (for university degrees).
- •Passport Copy: Clear copy of your valid passport.
- •Valid UAE Visa Copy: Copy of your residency visa in the UAE.
- •Emirates ID Copy: Front and back copy of your valid Emirates ID (if already issued).
- •Certificate of Accreditation (if required): Letter from your home country’s Ministry of Education confirming university accreditation.
- •Proof of Physical Attendance (if required): Letter from your university confirming full-time, on-campus study.
- •High School Certificate (for university degree equivalency): Your attested high school certificate may also be required when applying for university degree equivalency.
- •Official Translation: If your documents are not in Arabic or English, they must be officially translated by a sworn translator recognized in the UAE.
Country-Specific Requirements and Procedures
Requirements for Indian Degree Holders
Additional Documentation:
- •All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) approval (for engineering degrees)
- •Medical Council of India (MCI) recognition (for medical degrees)
- •University Grants Commission (UGC) recognition certificate
- •State board recognition for school certificates
Specific Attestation Process:
- •State education department attestation
- •Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) attestation
- •UAE Embassy attestation in New Delhi, Mumbai, or other consulates
Special requirements for deemed universities
Common Challenges and Solutions:
- •University recognition issues: Provide UGC recognition proof
- •Name discrepancies: Submit affidavit with gazette notification
- •Degree format differences: Include detailed curriculum information
Requirements for Pakistani Degree Holders
Essential Documentation:
- •Higher Education Commission (HEC) attestation
- •Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) certification for school certificates
- •Professional council recognition (PEC for engineering, PMDC for medical)
Attestation Sequence:
- •HEC/IBCC attestation in Pakistan
Special Considerations: Equivalence certificate requirements, Professional council NOCs, Degree verification processes, Translation requirements for Urdu documents
Requirements for Philippine Degree Holders
Required Documentation:
- •Commission on Higher Education (CHED) authentication
Attestation Process:
- •CHED/DepEd authentication
🇬🇧 UK Qualifications – Complete Checklist
- •Degree certificate (attested: FCO → UAE Embassy UK → UAE MOFA)
🇺🇸 US Qualifications – Complete Checklist
- •Degree certificate (attested: Secretary of State → UAE Embassy US → UAE MOFA)
🇨🇦 Canadian Qualifications – Complete Checklist
- •Degree certificate (attested: Provincial authentication → UAE Embassy Canada → UAE MOFA)
🇦🇺 Australian Qualifications – Complete Checklist
- •Degree certificate (attested: DFAT → UAE Embassy Australia → UAE MOFA)
Requirements for Other Countries
European Union Countries:
- •Apostille certification under Hague Convention
African Countries:
- •African Union education ministry recognition
Don’t see your country? Check Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) for specific requirements or contact us for assistance.
