Attesting your nursing certificate for use in the UAE involves a series of steps to verify its authenticity and make it official for authorities there. Here's a breakdown of the process:
1. Gather your documents:
- Original nursing certificate and mark sheets: Ensure they're in good condition and have all signatures and stamps.
- Passport copy: The bio page is usually sufficient.
- Visa copy (if applicable): This is needed if you're already in the UAE.
- Photographs: Two passport-sized photos with a white background are typically required.
- Authorization letter (optional): If using an attestation service, you'll need to authorize them to act on your behalf.
2. Regional Level Attestation:
- Notary Public: Get your documents signed and stamped by a notary to verify their authenticity. Find a notary approved by the UAE embassy in your country.
3. State Government Attestation:
- Human Resource Development (HRD) department: Head to the HRD department of the state that issued your nursing certificate. They'll verify its authenticity and add their stamp of approval.
4. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Attestation:
- MEA office: This is the final step in your home country. The MEA authenticates your documents as genuine qualifications from India.
5. UAE Embassy Attestation:
- UAE embassy in your home country: Visit the embassy to get their attestation on your MEA-authenticated documents. This confirms the MEA stamp and verifies your documents for use in the UAE.
6. Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) Attestation in the UAE (Optional):
- MOFA office in the UAE: If you're already in the UAE, you'll need to get your attested documents verified by the MOFA. This finalizes the process for using them within the country.
