Fees and steps checked on
An Andorran paper heading to the UAE needs the Andorran Ministry of Foreign Affairs stamp, the UAE embassy step, then MOFA attestation. The UAE has a non-resident ambassador for Andorra, so the embassy step runs through the mission that covers the principality, and we confirm which one.
Price: The MOFA fee and all official fees are included in our quote. Send a copy of your document for your exact total.
This covers:
- every stamp your document needs in Andorra
- the UAE embassy or consulate step
- the MOFA UAE fee (AED 150 per personal document, AED 2,000 per commercial document, paid to the UAE government)
- our service, courier and VAT
No extra charges. We confirm your exact total from a copy of your document before you pay.
A photo on WhatsApp is enough to start. We reply with one total including VAT. The attestation fees page shows the government charges.
Why does the Andorran signatory matter?
Andorra's apostille is signed by named officials of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Hague register lists them. Sources show the list changed, adding the General Director of the Ministry and the Director of International Legal Affairs and Human Resources. A stamp signed by someone no longer on the list is a common reason for a refusal. We check the signature first.
What is the order of steps for an Andorran document?
- The issuer. Andorran civil registry for personal records, the University of Andorra or the foreign university that awarded a degree.
- A notary, for powers of attorney and declarations.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Requests can be lodged at the government's procedures service.
- The UAE mission, non-resident, confirmed when we see your copy.
- MOFA in the UAE.
Which documents do Andorran residents bring?
| Paper | Source |
|---|---|
| Birth or marriage certificate | Civil registry |
| University degree | University of Andorra |
| Company papers | Commercial registry |
| Power of attorney | Notary |
| Criminal record extract | Justice authority, which we confirm |
Each passes the foreign ministry, the UAE mission and MOFA. The company paper pays the commercial fee.
What if my paper was issued in Spain or France?
Many people who live in Andorra hold degrees and records issued in Spain or France. Those follow their own routes: Spain certificate attestation and France certificate attestation. Tell us where each paper was issued and we split the bundle.
Does a Catalan document need translating for the UAE?
Catalan is the official language. Documents in Catalan, Spanish or French need a certified translation, since MOFA accepts Arabic or English. See legal translation in Dubai. School leaving certificates and civil records are usually in Catalan.
Tips
- Hand over the paper original, not a scan.
- Spell names the same way on every paper and on the passport.
- Do not laminate.
- You do not have to be in Andorra. An agent can lodge the paper with a signed authorisation, and a courier reaches the UAE.
- Ask for a recent civil record if the receiving body expects one.
Not sure about the issuing authority? Send a photo and we tell you where it starts.
How long does Andorran attestation take?
The government procedures service in Andorra la Vella accepts requests in person. Someone you trust can take the paper there with your authorisation and a copy of your passport. We recommend a short covering note naming the UAE as the receiving country. Andorran documents are often issued in multiple copies, so ask the registry for an original with a fresh signature and not a certified photocopy, since the ministry may not stamp a copy of a copy. If the paper is a degree, ask the university whether the registrar's signature is on the ministry's list.
