Transfer Certificate Attestation
Transfer Certificate Attestation is needed by law in the UAE to get into school or college. It shows that the kid has been to school before. The kid might not be able to get in without it.
When you use a secure authentication service, they take care of the whole process for you. There are several steps that need to be taken between the two countries’ government offices.
The Transfer Certificate must be on the school/college’s official letterhead and include:
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Student’s full name
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Date of admission
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Date of birth
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Last date of attendance
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Syllabus followed
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School/college stamp and principal’s signature
Documents required for Transfer Certificate Attestation
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Original Transfer Certificate issued by the school/college.
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Copy of the student’s passport (main page and visa page, if applicable).
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Copy of the student’s previous academic records (if requested).
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Proof of identity of the parent or guardian (like a passport or ID card).
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Authorization letter (if someone else is submitting the documents on your behalf).
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Any other supporting documents as required by the authorities.
Attestation required by:
- School/College Authorities: The educational institution where the student is applying in the UAE demands this as proof of prior schooling.
- Ministry of Education: The education department in the home country needs to certify the Transfer Certificate.
- Notary Public: A legal notary may need to validate the certificate.
- Ministry of External Affairs (MEA): The central government authority responsible for attesting documents in the home country.
- UAE Embassy/Consulate: They provide the final attestation before the document is accepted in the UAE.