Can you send me the details about the charges and process for verification in Singapore/UAE?
Yes, Singapore documents for UAE use need notarisation, then SAL legalisation for about SGD 10.70, then UAE Embassy attestation, then UAE MOFA attestation. Personal document consular fees run near AED 150, while commercial documents can reach AED 2,000, plus courier, translation, and optional service-centre charges on top.
Yes, you can attest Singapore documents for use in the UAE, but it runs through four separate authorities rather than one office, so give yourself a few weeks. Your total cost depends heavily on whether the paperwork is personal (educational or civil) or commercial, since commercial attestation fees run far higher at every stage.
Charges by Stage
| Stage / Authority | Personal / Educational Documents | Commercial Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) | ~SGD 10.70 | ~SGD 10.70 |
| Notary Public (if required) | ~SGD 50 to 100 | ~SGD 150+ |
| UAE Embassy Consular Fee | ~AED 150 (~SGD 243) | ~AED 2,000 (~SGD 950+) |
| MOFA UAE Attestation Fee | ~AED 150 (~SGD 55) | ~AED 2,000 (~SGD 730) |
| Service centre handling (e.g. BLS) | ~AED 105 to 138 | Varies by provider |
The Verification Sequence You Will Follow
- Local notarisation: private documents go to a Notary Public in Singapore, while government or educational documents are verified by the issuing ministry, registry, or institution first.
- SAL legalisation: you submit an online request through the Singapore Academy of Law portal and book a processing slot.
- UAE Embassy attestation in Singapore: once SAL has certified the document, it goes to the UAE Embassy, often through an authorised partner such as BLS International.
- UAE MOFA attestation: the final ratification happens inside the UAE, making the document valid for employment, residence visas, or corporate use.
Budget extra for courier charges and Arabic translation if your receiving authority in the UAE asks for it, since these are not included in the official fee schedule above.
My Advice
Start with SAL legalisation as soon as your document is issued rather than waiting until your UAE deadline is close, since the embassy and MOFA steps each add processing days you cannot compress. If you are attesting more than one document, batch them together at the notary and SAL stages to save on repeat handling fees.
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