How and where do I get my documents attested?

The UAE Federal Labor Law requires all documents showing proof of qualification files with an application for an employment visa to be attested by the UAE embassy of the employee’s home country. The UAE embassy in your home country may require your documents to be certified by certain agencies or attestation bodies in your home country’s government prior to submission to their office. Because this process is done outside of the UAE, it is best to bring your already-attested documents when you come to the UAE. Otherwise, you might have to ask a family member or a friend to have your documents processed for you.