South African documents typically require solicitor certification (often through a Cape Town-based practice authorized for this purpose), followed by South African MOFA authentication, UAE Embassy attestation, and MOFA UAE certification.
The South Africa Attestation Chain
- Solicitor certification of the original document
- South African MOFA authentication
- UAE Embassy attestation in Pretoria
- MOFA UAE final certification
We manage this full chain on your behalf, including the solicitor certification step that is specific to South African document authentication, so you do not need to arrange it separately.
What You’ll Need
- Original document
- Solicitor certification
- Passport copy
Typical Turnaround
12-20 working days, starting from the day we collect your original documents. Timelines depend on the issuing authority’s current processing queue – we’ll confirm a specific estimate for your document when you contact us.