Getting your documents attested for use in the UAE has recently become much simpler due to the transition to a Digital Attestation system (effective late 2025). The process you are referring to—costing roughly ₹11,000 per document with a 5–7 working day turnaround—is a premium “Express” service typically offered by authorized agencies.

1. The 2025 Digital Process Flow

In the past, you had to get physical stamps in India and then send the original document to the UAE for the final MOFA stamp. Now, everything is integrated.

1. Notary Public: The document is first verified by a local notary to confirm its authenticity.
2. SDM (Sub-Divisional Magistrate) or State Home Dept:
   • For speed: Most express services use SDM Attestation in Delhi, as it is much faster than waiting for individual State Home Departments (which can take weeks).
3. MEA (Ministry of External Affairs) Attestation: The central government of India provides a national-level verification.
4. Integrated UAE Embassy + MOFA (Digital): * Under the new 2025 rules, the UAE Embassy in India and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) have linked their systems.
   • Instead of two physical stickers, you receive a Digital Attestation Certificate or a QR-coded digital stamp. This counts as both the Embassy and MOFA attestation in one go.

2. Requirements & Timeline

To meet the 5–7 working day window, the agency usually handles all logistics via express courier.

Note: Documents must not be laminated. If they are, the lamination must be removed (at the owner’s risk) so the MEA and Embassy can verify the paper quality and apply digital reference markers.

3. Cost Breakdown (The ₹11,000 Quote)

The rate of ₹11,000 per document is a “Combo/Express” rate. Here is approximately what that covers:

• Government Fees:
  • UAE Embassy/MOFA Digital Fee: Approx. AED 300 (roughly ₹6,800–₹7,000 depending on exchange rates).
  • MEA/SDM Fees: Approx. ₹1,500 – ₹4,000.
• Service Fees: Includes handling, document pickup/drop-off, and “Super Express” processing to bypass normal 15-day waiting periods.

4. Verification

Once completed, you don’t just “take their word for it.” Because it is digital:

• You will receive a Reference Number or QR Code.
• You can verify the attestation instantly on the Official UAE MOFA Portal.

Summary of Benefits

• No Original Sent Abroad: Your original document stays within the agency/embassy circuit in India.
• Paperless UAE MOFA: You don’t need to visit a MOFA office once you arrive in Dubai/Abu Dhabi; the digital record is already in their system for your visa.

There are some Agency in Delhi:

• Talent Attestation
• Variath Legal Services
• BLS International
• Talent Overseas
• Talent MEA Center (in Bangalore)
• GreenLine Attestation Services(in Dubai)