Affidavit for Immigration Dubai — Sworn Declarations for UAE & International Visa Applications
What Is an Immigration Affidavit?
An immigration affidavit is a legally sworn statement used to support visa, residency, or citizenship applications. When immigration authorities require verified declarations — about identity, financial status, relationship, or intent — a notarized affidavit from a licensed UAE notary public provides the legally required level of authentication.
Immigration affidavits are used both for UAE residency applications and for international immigration processes where an applicant is currently based in Dubai. The UAE Courts and Ministry of Foreign Affairs recognize such affidavits as official sworn testimony.
Common Uses of an Immigration Affidavit in Dubai
- Proof of financial support for a dependent’s UAE residence visa
- Declaration of relationship for family reunification or spouse visa applications
- Sworn declaration of employment status for self-employed individuals without traditional payslips
- Affidavit confirming no criminal record when official clearance certificates are unavailable
- Declaration of intent for long-term residency or citizenship applications
- Sworn identity statement for applicants with name discrepancies across documents
- Affidavit supporting Golden Visa applications by demonstrating qualifying assets or achievements
- Declarations for UNHCR or refugee status applications
Key Requirements for Immigration Affidavits in Dubai
An immigration affidavit prepared by Dubai Notary Public’s partner notaries will include:
- Declarant’s complete personal information verified against original ID documents
- Precise, legally compliant wording tailored to the specific immigration authority’s requirements
- Sworn oath administered by a UAE-licensed notary public
- Official notarial seal and signature for full legal validity
- English and/or Arabic language options, with bilingual versions available when required
For UAE Golden Visa and residency applications, affidavits may also need to be stamped by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai. Our team navigates these specific requirements for you.
Attestation for International Immigration
When your affidavit is required by a foreign immigration authority (e.g., USCIS, UK Home Office, IRCC Canada, or an EU member state immigration department), it will typically need to be attested through the following chain:
- Step 1: Notarization by a licensed UAE notary public
- Step 2: Attestation by the UAE Ministry of Justice (if required by the destination country)
- Step 3: Attestation by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA)
- Step 4: Counter-attestation by the destination country’s embassy or consulate in Dubai
Dubai Notary Public coordinates this entire chain. You simply provide the documents and we manage the process end-to-end, saving you significant time and reducing errors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A name discrepancy affidavit — a type of immigration affidavit — specifically addresses this situation. It declares under oath that both names refer to the same person. This is a common requirement for international visa applications and is handled routinely by our notary partners.
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