Service 03

Qualification Recognition

Getting a degree from outside the UAE verified, attested and recognised here.

Typical fees and timelines.

Government fees and timelines depend on your case. These are typical ranges.

Covers	Typical government fees	Typical timeline
Foreign degrees	AED 400 to 550	About 18 working days
Verification	AED 350	Up to 18 working days
Recognition	AED 50	About 2 working days after verification
Attestation	AED 150 (personal)	1 to 3 working days

Government fees as published by the authorities in October 2026. They change, and are confirmed before anything proceeds. SHERYAN's service fee is separate.

Sources

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: attestation questions (opens in a new tab)

Guides

Read before you apply.

What primary source verification (DataFlow) isThe authorities check your documents with the bodies that issued them. Here is what is checked and where it sits in the process.

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