Divorce Certificates issued in Pakistan do not hold the required value for UAE authorities by themselves. In order to be used in any official matters like family visa applications, remarriage, custody issues, etc. in the UAE, the certificate needs to go through a process that ends with the attestation by the relevant UAE Embassy. One of the most common reasons for the delays in this process is a failure to follow the steps involved or issuing the certificate with the wrong name or date.
Understanding the concept of attestation of divorce certificates through the UAE Embassy
Divorce certificate attestation is a procedure that entails the verification of a court or Union Council issued divorce certificate in the first place within Pakistan and then at the UAE Embassy so that the UAE authorities consider it to be legitimate.
The issue of this attestation is most common for individuals who are getting remarried in the UAE, sponsoring a new spouse on a family visa after a previous marriage has ended, or addressing a custody or inheritance case. Before continuing, the Immigration and Family Courts will usually require the person to present the fully attested certificate.
Necessary Documents
Before getting started, you should have the following documents prepared:
- Original divorce certificate (issued by Union Council or by courts)
- Copy of the CNIC
- Copy of the passport
- Copy of the original marriage certificate (if available)
- Passport-size photographs
One of the main reasons for rejection at this stage is a difference of name in the divorce certificate and the passport, which is the reason why we check this carefully.
UAE Embassy Divorce Certificate Endorsement Process
Step 1: Verification of documents
We examine the divorce document for accuracy, verifying names, dates of birth, and authority that issued the certificate according to your passport and CNIC.
Step 2: Attestation by MOFA
The certificate is submitted to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan for attestation. This is the primary seal confirming the certificate is issued from a legitimate source in Pakistan.
Step 3: Attestation by UAE Embassy
Once the MOFA attests the certificate, it is presented to the UAE Embassy for attestation, confirming the document is acceptable in the UAE.
Step 4: Endorsement by UAE MOFAIC (if applicable)
The UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is likely to require additional confirmation depending on your situation, such as if you need to register for marriage again or if you are applying for a visa for your family. You may confirm this detail with us as per the requirements at your specific location.
Duration and costs
The processing time may vary due to the workload at both the MOFA office and embassies. The charges may depend on the type of certificate you are requesting and if you want it on an urgent basis. Instead of giving you a standard figure here, we can explain the relevant cost factors on call or WhatsApp chat. We take care of all the verifications for you, avoiding your need for any physical visit to any office in Pakistan or filling up any forms anywhere.
We check for all the common problems, such as if there is a discrepancy in names or there are missing union council stamps, before submitting your application.
If you want your divorce certificate verified for using it in the UAE, contact us on WhatsApp or through our contact form to find out your requirements.