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How to Attest a Singapore Degree for the UAE
Singapore degree certificate attestation for UAE means an apostille or authentication from the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL), then attestation by the UAE Embassy in Singapore — with a Notary Public first if SAL cannot verify your degree directly. The UAE is not a Hague Apostille Convention member, so the SAL step alone is not enough. Which route applies depends on who issued your certificate:
Degrees SAL verifies directly — NUS, NTU, SMU, SIT, SUSS, SUTD, polytechnics and ITE. These go straight to the Singapore Academy of Law for an apostille, then to the UAE Embassy in Singapore.
Degrees that need a notary first — private schools, international schools and overseas-university campuses in Singapore. A Notary Public notarises the certificate, SAL authenticates the notarisation, and then the UAE Embassy attests it.
This is part of our UAE embassy attestation in Singapore service, which in turn sits within our wider embassy attestation in Singapore work, and builds on our degree certificate apostille service. The receiving authority in the UAE may ask for further steps once you arrive, so confirm with your employer what they need.
Not sure which route your degree takes? Send a photo and we'll tell you in minutes.
Why Degree Attestation for Dubai Gets Delayed
The degree is from a private or overseas campus
SAL can't verify it directly. Without a notary first, it's turned away at the counter. We notarise it before SAL.
The certificate is an OpenCerts file
SAL needs an exact printout with a working QR code. We print, scan-test and check it matches the online version — see our OpenCerts apostille service.
The embassy was approached first
In this chain, the UAE Embassy step comes after SAL. We follow the correct order.
The employer also wanted the transcript
Some find out only after the degree is done. We ask upfront and process both together.
The certificate is laminated
SAL cannot apostille a laminated document. We tell you whether to request a fresh copy from your registrar.
Our Degree Attestation Service for the UAE
Route check
direct to SAL, or notary first, based on your institution
OpenCerts printout and QR verification
for digital certificates
Notarisation
by an appointed Notary Public for private and overseas-campus degrees
SAL apostille or SAL authentication
we queue at the SAL counter at The Adelphi
UAE Embassy attestation
we submit and collect; we confirm the embassy's current requirements when we quote
Transcript, diploma and other certificates
processed in the same batch
Pickup and delivery
anywhere in Singapore
Degree Attestation for UAE — Price in Singapore
| Package | Best for | Our fee | Embassy fee | Typical time |
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| Local degree: SAL + UAE Embassy | NUS, NTU, SMU, SIT, SUSS, SUTD, polytechnic and ITE certificates | From SGD 234 | At cost | 5–10 working days |
| Private degree: Notary + SAL + UAE Embassy | Private-school, international-school and overseas-campus degrees | From SGD 398 | At cost | 5–10 working days |
| Degree + transcript | When the employer asks for both | From SGD 35 per document | At cost | 1–2 working days |
The prices shown above are starting prices. Your final price depends on the document type, number of pages and destination country, and will be confirmed in a written quotation before any work begins.
Add-ons: urgent handling from SGD 19 · OpenCerts printout from SGD 19 · Arabic translation from SGD 29 per page · pickup and delivery from SGD 25 per trip
Government fees (paid at cost, set by SAL): SAL apostille on a degree SAL verifies directly SGD 10.70 · notarial certificate SGD 75 (statutory notary fee) · SAL authentication of a notarised degree SGD 87.20. The UAE Embassy's attestation fee is set by the embassy and passed on at cost.
How It Works — 5 Steps
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1
Send a photo
of your degree (and transcript) on WhatsApp.
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Get the route and an all-in price
direct to SAL or notary first — before you pay.
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We notarise if needed and take it to SAL
for the apostille.
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We submit it to the UAE Embassy in Singapore
and collect it.
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Collect it or we deliver it
anywhere in Singapore, ready for your UAE employer.
What to Send or Bring
- Your original degree certificate — not laminated — or the OpenCerts file
- Your transcript, if your employer asks for it
- Your NRIC or passport (needed if the degree is notarised)
- Your offer letter or HR checklist from the UAE employer
- How many attested sets you need
Other Documents for Your UAE Move
- Degree and transcript apostille — for countries that accept an apostille alone
- Certificate of clearance apostille — when a UAE employer asks for police clearance
- OpenCerts apostille — for digital certificates
- UAE embassy attestation in Singapore — marriage and birth certificates for a family visa, company documents
- Employment letter apostille — when a UAE employer asks for proof of past work, notarised first
- Other Gulf moves — Qatar embassy attestation · Kuwait embassy attestation · apostille for Saudi Arabia
Why Singapore Residents Choose Us for UAE Degree Attestation
Right route from the start
we know which institutions SAL verifies directly.
One contact for the whole chain
notary, SAL, UAE Embassy and delivery.
Clear pricing
our fee, SAL's fee and the embassy fee listed separately.
Close to SAL
our Suntec Tower One office is minutes from SAL, with pickup across Singapore.
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What our clients say
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“My marriage certificate needed attestation for the UAE. I contacted them through WhatsApp because I had a few questions about the embassy requirements. The replies were quick and everything was explained in simple terms.”
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“My documents had already been notarised but still needed authentication. I wasn't sure what the next step was, so I sent them a copy through WhatsApp. They checked everything and explained what was still required.”
“I needed my documents apostilled for the Philippines and had no idea where to start. They explained the process clearly and confirmed what I needed before taking the documents. The whole experience was much easier than I expected.”
“I needed several documents attested for Qatar and wasn't familiar with the embassy process. They went through the documents with me and explained which steps were required. Communication was clear from beginning to end.”
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“I needed my divorce certificate legalised for use abroad. I already had the original document but wasn't sure what authentication was required next. They explained the process step by step and made it much easier to understand.”
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“I needed an urgent apostille and had a fairly tight deadline. Before taking the order, they checked my document and confirmed whether the requested turnaround was possible. I appreciated the honest explanation about the timing.”
“Needed my degree certificate and transcript apostilled for an overseas job application. They checked the documents first and confirmed the process before starting. The final documents were returned neatly and within the agreed timeframe.”
“I needed company documents legalised for use in China. There were several documents involved and I wasn't familiar with the process. They explained what needed to be done at each stage and kept me updated throughout.”
“Needed a police certificate apostilled quite urgently for an overseas application. I asked about the same-day option and they confirmed the timing before I went ahead. Really appreciated the clear communication.”
“I needed several personal documents apostilled and didn't have time to arrange everything myself. The team explained the process and kept me updated until the documents were ready. Very convenient service.”
“My degree certificate needed legalisation for Indonesia. I was mainly worried about whether additional certification was required before the apostille. They checked the document and explained the correct process before proceeding.”
“I needed a single status certificate legalised for an overseas application. I had quite a few questions because it was my first time doing this. They were patient with the explanations and gave me a clear idea of the process.”
“I needed a certified true copy before proceeding with the legalisation of my documents. The appointment was straightforward and they explained what was being certified before completing the process. Very efficient service.”
“I had several company documents that needed to be prepared for use overseas. They checked the paperwork before starting and explained what needed to be completed first. The documents were handled professionally and returned as agreed.”
“I needed my documents attested for Kuwait and wasn't sure which certificates needed to be included. The team went through everything with me before I started. The process was organised and I always knew what stage the documents were at.”
“I needed my power of attorney notarised for an overseas property transaction. They explained what I needed to prepare beforehand, which made the appointment much easier. The document was handled carefully and professionally.”
“My O-Level certificates needed apostilling for an overseas education application. I wasn't sure whether the older certificates could still be processed, so I sent them over for checking first. They confirmed what was needed and handled the rest.”
“I had documents from Vietnam that needed to be legalised for use in Singapore. I wasn't sure about the terminology and kept confusing attestation with legalisation. They explained the difference clearly and told me what stage my documents needed.”
Degree Attestation for UAE — FAQs
Does my NUS or NTU degree need a notary before UAE attestation?
How do I attest a private university degree from Singapore for Dubai?
Can I attest an OpenCerts degree for the UAE?
Do I need to attest my transcript for a UAE employment visa?
How much does degree attestation for the UAE cost in Singapore?
How long does degree attestation for Dubai take?
Will I need more attestation after arriving in the UAE?
Are you SAL or the UAE Embassy?
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