Philippine Notarial Services in UAE 2026
The Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi and Consulate General in Dubai provide notarial and authentication services for Filipino citizens in the UAE. Get documents notarised, authenticated, or apostilled for use in the Philippines or internationally.
Available Notarial Services
Affidavits & Sworn Statements
- Affidavit of Support and Guarantee
- Affidavit of Loss (passport, documents)
- Affidavit of No Record of Marriage (CENOMAR support)
- Affidavit of Discrepancy (name correction)
- Joint Affidavit
- Affidavit of Two Disinterested Persons
Powers of Attorney
- Special Power of Attorney (SPA) — property sale, bank transactions, document processing
- General Power of Attorney (GPA)
- SPA for passport collection
- SPA for minor passport application
Contracts & Deeds
- Deed of Sale
- Deed of Donation
- Deed of Absolute Sale
- Extrajudicial Settlement of Estate
- Contracts and agreements
Authentication & Certification
- Document authentication (red ribbon)
- Certified true copies
- Oath of allegiance
- Civil registry documents verification
- Dual citizenship application documents
Notarial Fees (2026)
| Service | Fee (AED) | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Affidavit | AED 35 | $10 |
| Affidavit of Support and Guarantee | AED 55 | $15 |
| Special Power of Attorney (SPA) | AED 55-75 | $15-20 |
| General Power of Attorney (GPA) | AED 75 | $20 |
| Deed of Sale / Donation | AED 110 | $30 |
| Authentication per document | AED 35 | $10 |
| Certified True Copy | AED 18 | $5 |
| Oath of Allegiance (RA 9225) | AED 185 | $50 |
Fees are approximate. Payment in AED cash only at the embassy/consulate.
Requirements
General Requirements for All Notarial Services
- Valid Philippine passport (original)
- Valid UAE residence visa or Emirates ID
- The document to be notarised (prepared in advance)
- Personal appearance at the embassy or consulate (you must sign in front of the consular officer)
- Applicable fee in AED
Additional Requirements for SPA
- Draft SPA document specifying the acts being authorised
- Photocopy of the attorney-in-fact's (representative's) valid ID
- Supporting documents related to the transaction (e.g., property title for SPA to sell)
Appointment required. Most notarial services require an appointment. Contact the embassy or consulate to schedule. Walk-ins may be accepted for simple documents depending on availability.
Important Notes
- Personal appearance is mandatory: You must appear in person to sign documents before the consular officer. No proxy signing is allowed.
- Prepare your document in advance: The embassy does not draft documents for you. Have your SPA, affidavit, or deed prepared and ready. Templates may be available on the embassy website.
- Bring extra copies: Bring at least 3 copies of the document plus photocopies of your IDs.
- UAE-issued documents: Documents issued in the UAE (marriage certificates, degrees) must first be attested by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs before the Philippine Embassy can authenticate them.
- Same-day service: Most notarial services are completed same-day if you have all documents ready. Complex matters may take longer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Both the Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate in Dubai offer SPA notarisation. You must appear in person with your passport, Emirates ID, the prepared SPA document, and the fee. The document is signed before the consular officer.
An appointment is recommended for most services. Simple notarisations may be accepted as walk-ins during consular hours, but it depends on availability. Contact the embassy or consulate to confirm.
Simple notarisation and authentication are typically completed same-day (within 1-2 hours). For documents requiring verification or additional processing, it may take 2-3 working days.