Schools, certificates and family when you leave Dubai
Schools often need a full term’s notice, and a Transfer Certificate with KHDA attestation can take up to two weeks. UAE-issued birth and marriage certificates are much easier to attest before you leave.
The steps, in order
- Give the school written notice KeySend written notice early. Fees count from the date of your request, not the last day at school.3 months before
- Get the Transfer Certificate and recordsFor a school outside Dubai the TC goes through KHDA. Ask as soon as you know your last day.2 weeks before
- Attest UAE birth and marriage certificatesMOFA attestation, AED 150 per document, much easier before you leave.2 weeks before
- Your domestic worker: dues, ticket and visa KeyPay what is owed, book the ticket home, cancel the work permit through MOHRE.10 days before
Questions people ask
- How much notice does a Dubai school need?
- Will I get any school fees back?
- How long does a Transfer Certificate take in Dubai?
- Is there a fee for a Transfer Certificate?
- How much does MOFA attestation cost?
- Can I apply for MOFA attestation online?
- How long does MOFA attestation take?
- What does MOFA need before it attests a document?
- Does the UAE issue apostilles?
- Who pays the domestic worker’s ticket home?
- How long does a domestic worker’s cancellation take?
- What do I owe my domestic worker at the end?
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