Destination: Saudi Arabia
Apostille for Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia joined the Hague Apostille Convention with effect from 7 December 2022. Indian public documents now generally need an MEA apostille instead of Saudi Embassy attestation.
Saudi Arabia at a glance
- Hague member
- Yes
- Route
- Apostille
- Stages
- 3 stages
Process
Apostille process for Saudi Arabia
- 1
State authentication
The issuing state's Home/GAD department, Education department or a Chamber of Commerce authenticates the document.
- 2
MEA apostille
The Ministry of External Affairs affixes the apostille. No embassy stamp is needed.
- 3
Translation (if required)
An Arabic translation may be requested by the Saudi authority or employer.
Good to know
- Before December 2022, Saudi Arabia required embassy (and Saudi Cultural Mission) attestation. Some employers' checklists still mention it, so confirm what your sponsor needs.
- Educational certificates may additionally need professional verification for licensing (for example, for healthcare and engineering).
Frequently asked questions
Is Saudi Embassy attestation still needed?
For Hague-covered public documents, the apostille replaces embassy legalisation since 7 December 2022. Some institutions may still have extra verification steps, which we check for you.
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