Employment Contract Legalization & Attestation in UAE

Sep 23, 2025

In the UAE, your employment contract is more than just a job agreement — it’s a legal document that defines your role, salary, benefits, and rights as an employee. Whether you’re applying for a bank loan, visa sponsorship, or legal procedure abroad, your employment contract may need to be legalized and attested to be officially recognized.

What is Employment Contract Attestation?

Attestation is the process of verifying the authenticity of your employment contract so that it is accepted by government authorities, banks, and foreign embassies. It involves stamping and sealing the document by the relevant bodies to confirm it’s genuine.

Why is Employment Contract Legalization Important?

Banking purposes: Required for personal loans, credit cards, or mortgages.
Visa applications: Needed when sponsoring family members or dependents.
Court/legal matters: Acts as proof of employment status.
Use abroad: If you are applying for visas or official procedures in another country.

Without attestation, your employment contract may not be accepted by institutions, leading to delays in critical processes.

Employment Contract Attestation Process in the UAE

1. Issued by Employer

Your employer (in mainland or free zone) issues the employment contract. For expatriates, this is usually registered with the Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation (MOHRE) or a Free Zone Authority.

2. Employer & Authority Verification

Mainland contracts: Verified and stamped by MOHRE.
Free zone contracts: Stamped by the respective Free Zone Authority (e.g., DIFC, JAFZA, DMCC).

3. UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA)

If the employment contract is required outside the UAE, it must be attested by MoFA to confirm its authenticity at a national level.

4. Embassy/Consulate Attestation

For contracts to be used in another country, the embassy/consulate of that country in the UAE may also need to stamp the contract.

Documents Required for Employment Contract Attestation

Original employment contract (signed by both employer and employee)
Copy of passport & Emirates ID
Residence visa copy
Authorization letter (if someone else is submitting on your behalf)

Timeframe & Cost

Processing Time: 2–5 working days (varies by authority and urgency)
MoFA Fee: AED 150 (standard attestation fee)
Embassy Fees: Vary depending on the destination country
Agency Fees: Depend on service provider and speed requirements

Quick Tips to Avoid Delays

Make sure your employment contract is the latest version registered with MOHRE or Free Zone.
Check if the receiving authority requires a certified translation into Arabic or another language.
Use only official channels or licensed attestation services to avoid rejection.

Final Thoughts

Your employment contract is one of the most important legal documents you hold in the UAE. When attested, it becomes a powerful proof of your professional and financial stability — whether for banks, immigration, or official procedures abroad.

Quick Pro Can Help

At Quick Pro, we simplify the process of employment contract attestation and legalization. Our team will:

Get your employment contract verified with MOHRE or Free Zone Authority
Complete MoFA attestation
Arrange embassy/consulate legalization if required abroad
Provide certified translations when needed

So you don’t have to worry about the paperwork — we’ll handle it end to end.

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