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Document Attestation

Educational, marriage, birth, power of attorney, commercial documents — we run the full attestation chain from your country of issue through to acceptance by Saudi authorities. Saudi Arabia joined the Hague Apostille Convention in December 2022, so many countries now use the simpler Apostille route.

Ideal for
Individuals and companies needing foreign documents recognized in Saudi Arabia.
Typical timeline
1-4 weeks (depends on origin country)
Modern Saudi institutional architecture

What's included

    Notarization in the country of origin
    Foreign Affairs Ministry attestation at source
    Saudi embassy attestation (where Apostille doesn't apply)
    Apostille route for Hague Convention countries
    Saudi MoFA endorsement on arrival

How it works

    1

    Identify the route

    Apostille or full embassy attestation, based on your country of issue and document type.

    2

    Authenticate at source

    Notary, foreign-affairs ministry, and Saudi embassy if not Apostille.

    3

    Endorse in Saudi

    Final MoFA endorsement in the Kingdom so the document is ready to file.

Common questions

Does Saudi Arabia accept the Apostille?
Yes — Saudi Arabia joined the Hague Apostille Convention effective December 2022. Documents from member countries can use the simpler one-step Apostille instead of full embassy attestation.
Which documents typically need attestation?
Educational certificates (for work permits), marriage and birth certificates (for family visas), corporate commercial documents (for MISA filings) and powers of attorney.
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