1. Initial Assessment
We review your qualification and available documents to identify the applicable requirements.
UAE Equivalency Certificate
Get Your Educational Qualification Recognised in the UAE
Have you completed your degree outside the UAE? We can assist you with the complete UAE Equivalency Certificate process.
Get professional support with document preparation, degree verification and Ministry application assistance.
What Is a UAE Equivalency Certificate?
A UAE Equivalency Certificate confirms that an educational qualification obtained outside the UAE meets the country's academic recognition standards.
It may be required for employment, professional licensing, higher education, government positions and certain UAE visa applications.
Who May Need an Equivalency Certificate?
A UAE Equivalency Certificate may be required for:
- Employment in the UAE
- Changing your job or profession
- Government and federal authority positions
- Professional licensing
- Higher education applications
- Golden Visa applications
- Recognition of an overseas university degree
Requirements may vary depending on your profession, employer, licensing authority and application category.
Our Equivalency Certificate Services
We provide professional assistance throughout the application process, including:
- Initial eligibility assessment
- Complete document checklist
- Degree verification assistance
- Application preparation
- Ministry application support
- Document review before submission
- Application tracking and follow-up
- Support with additional document requests
Required Documents
The documents normally required include:
- Valid passport copy
- UAE Pass
- Degree certificate
- Academic transcript
- Clear copies of academic documents
- Signed Letter of Authorisation
- Legal translation if documents are not in English or Arabic
- Official name-change document, if applicable
Additional documents may be requested depending on the qualification, university, country of study and individual application.
How the Equivalency Process Works
2. Document Preparation
Our team checks your documents and guides you regarding any missing or additional requirements.
3. Degree Verification
Your educational qualification is verified through an authorised verification service provider.
4. Equivalency Application
After successful degree verification, the Equivalency Certificate application is submitted to the relevant UAE Ministry.
5. Final Decision
The Ministry reviews the application and issues its final decision regarding the recognition of your qualification.
Processing Time
Degree verification normally takes approximately 18 days after all required documents and applicable payments have been submitted.
The total processing time may vary depending on:
- University response time
- Country of qualification
- Missing or unclear documents
- Additional verification requirements
- Ministry assessment
Why Choose Us?
- ✓Professional application assistance
- ✓Clear document guidance
- ✓Support throughout the process
- ✓Regular application updates
- ✓Assistance with additional requirements
- ✓Convenient consultation options
Please note that the final decision is made exclusively by the relevant UAE authority.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. It is not compulsory for every visa category. It may be required depending on your profession, employer, licensing authority, university or Golden Visa category.
Start Your UAE Equivalency Certificate Process
Let our team guide you through the process and help you prepare your application correctly.
Disclaimer: Requirements, charges and processing times may change according to the Ministry, verification provider, university or individual application. Final approval is subject to the relevant UAE authority.
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