República Portuguesa  —  Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros  —  Embassy in Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Embassy of Portugal — United Arab Emirates
Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Portuguese Communities

Portugal Certificate Attestation in UAE

Complete legalization and authentication of Portugal-issued documents for official use across all Emirates in the United Arab Emirates.

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Overview

What is Portugal Certificate Attestation?

Portugal Certificate Attestation is the official legalization process required to validate documents issued in the Republic of Portugal for legal use in the United Arab Emirates.

Educational, personal, and commercial documents must be authenticated by relevant Portuguese authorities and then legalized at the Embassy of Portugal in Abu Dhabi before they are accepted by UAE institutions.

Whether you are applying for employment, higher education, business setup, or family residency in the UAE, attested Portuguese documents are a mandatory requirement under UAE law and MOFA regulations.

The attestation process involves multiple layers of verification — starting from the competent authorities in Portugal, followed by the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, then the Embassy of Portugal in Abu Dhabi, and finally the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). Each step ensures that the document is genuine and legally recognized across all seven Emirates.

At Al Tafsir Attestation Services, we handle the entire Portugal certificate attestation process on your behalf — from document collection and submission to final MOFA stamping. Our experienced team ensures accurate processing, minimal delays, and full compliance with the latest UAE government requirements, saving you time and effort at every stage.

Educational Documents
Degrees, diplomas, transcripts & school certificates
Personal Documents
Birth, marriage, death & civil status certificates
Commercial Documents
Company papers, trade licenses & power of attorney
MOFA Certified
Full UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs compliance
Portugal Embassy Appointment Service – Al Tafsir Attestation
Portugal Embassy Appointment & Attestation Service — Al Tafsir
Process

Portugal Attestation Procedure

01
Portuguese Authority Authentication

Documents must be authenticated by relevant authorities in Portugal — including the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the respective issuing departments.

02
Embassy of Portugal Legalization

Documents are legalized by the Embassy of Portugal in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, with full consular endorsement and official stamp.

03
UAE MOFA Attestation

Final legalization by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs for full legal recognition across all Emirates and official UAE government bodies.

Embassy Information

Embassy of the Portuguese Republic in UAE

The Embassy of the Portuguese Republic in Abu Dhabi provides diplomatic, consular, and document legalization services for Portuguese nationals and others in the UAE, including attestation of documents for official use within the country.

The Embassy's jurisdiction area covers the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, and Iraq. The Consular Section handles visas, civil registration, notarial services, and document certification.

Online Appointments

New bookings must be made through the official Agendamentos Online system on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal.

Tafsir Attestation Services
Abu Dhabi Office
Address
Malabar Gold / Omeir Yusuf Building, Opp World Trade Center, 1st Floor, Office No. 161, Hamdan bin Mohammed St, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Working Hours
Mon – Sat  |  9:00 AM – 6:00 PM