MoHESR’s Qualification Recognition in the UAE, your gateway to success

Whether you’re a student, professional, or entrepreneur, having your qualification officially recognised opens doors to higher studies, career growth, and opportunities across the UAE.

Take the next step towards your UAE journey
- verified, recognised, and ready for new possibilities.

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Qualification Recognition. One Seamless Process.

The UAE Qualification Recognition service by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR), ensures that your academic qualifications are officially verified and recognised in the UAE.

At VFS Global, as the official partner of MoHESR, we provide a transparent and efficient verification process — enabling applicants to complete their Qualification Recognition with confidence and ease.

Have your academic credentials verified in line with MoHESR requirements and take the next step towards living, working, and thriving in the UAE.

Who Needs to Apply for Qualification Recognition?

You may require qualification recognition if you belong to any of the following categories:

Professionals seeking employment in the UAE

Professionals looking to change employment

Students pursuing higher education in the UAE

Golden Visa applicants

Applicants seeking opportunities with UAE Federal Authorities

Steps to complete your verification request

Begin your journey at mohesr.vfsglobal.com and log in securely using UAE Pass to start your 4-Step Verification Journey.

Step 1Enter your education details

Step 2Confirm your personal details and upload your passport

Step 3Upload academic credentials and digitally sign the Letter of Authorisation.

Step 4Make online payment

Once verification is successfully completed, proceed seamlessly with your Qualification Recognition application with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR).

Disclaimer:
Please ensure that all information entered is accurate and that your uploaded documents are complete.
Only applications that receive a positive verification result will be able to proceed with the Qualification Recognition process, in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR).

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FAQs

Yes, a verification report is required as part of the process to obtain a Qualification Recognition Certificate. This verification is conducted through authorized service providers.

Your personal details are sourced from your UAE Pass profile. To make changes, please update your UAE Pass. The updated information will be reflected automatically.

No, attestation is not required for verification. However, if your documents are not in Arabic or English, a legal translation is mandatory. Please upload clear scanned copies of your original documents along with legal translation, where applicable.

You must provide a government-issued document confirming the name change, such as a birth certificate, marriage certificate, or an endorsed passport.
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