Saudi Documents Attestation in Dubai & Abu Dhabi

Standard Procedure for Educational Certificate Attestation

1. Legal Translation (If Necessary): Documents not in Arabic or English would require legal translation into Arabic.
2. State-Level HRD Authentication: The original certificate must first be authenticated by the Human Resource Department (HRD) of the respective state in the issuing country.
3. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) / Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA): After HRD, the document proceeds to the MEA/MOFA of the issuing country for further authentication.
4. Saudi Embassy or Consulate Attestation: The final step in the issuing country is attestation by the Saudi Embassy or Consulate.
5. Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in Saudi Arabia: Upon arrival in Saudi Arabia, the document undergoes final attestation by the Saudi MOFA.

Documents Required for Educational Certificate Attestation:

• Original Certificate (authenticated from State-level HRD)
• Original Mark Sheets (all years)
• Original Offer Letter (duly attested from the Chamber of Commerce and MOFA of Saudi Arabia – date of issue should not be more than three months on the date of submission)
• Letter issued by the university confirming the mode of study (regular or correspondence)
• Passport Copy
• Authorization Letter

Personal Document Attestation

Personal documents include Saudi Experience Certificates, Salary Certificates, Letters of Authorization, Transfer Certificates/School Leaving Certificates, Police Clearance Certificates (PCC)/Good Conduct Certificates, Personal Status Certificates, Marriage Certificates, and Birth Certificates.

Standard Procedure for Personal Document Attestation:

1. Legal Translation (If Necessary): For documents not in Arabic or English.
2. Notary Public: The initial step for personal documents is notarization.
3. Home Department/General Administration Department (GAD): State-level authentication (varies by document type).
4. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) / Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA): Authentication by the MEA/MOFA of the issuing country.
5. Saudi Embassy or Consulate Attestation: Final attestation by the Saudi Embassy or Consulate in the issuing country.
6. Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) in Saudi Arabia: Final attestation in Saudi Arabia.

Documents Required for Personal Certificate Attestation (e.g., Marriage, Birth):

• Copy of Original Marriage Certificate
• Passport copy of Husband and Wife (for Marriage Certificate)
• Original Passport copy of Father and Child (for Birth Certificate)

Documents Required for Saudi Experience Certificate Attestation:

• Experience Certificate on company letterhead, signed by the Authorized Signatory
• Offer Letter
• Commercial Registration Copy of the company
• Passport Copy and ID Copy

Documents Required for Transfer Certificate Attestation:

• Transfer Certificate with the signature of the concerned Principal
• Passport of the Father
• ID Card copy of the Father

Documents Required for PCC Certificate Attestation:

• Passport size photos (2)
• Original Passport
• ID Card Copy
• A signed PCC form from the Embassy

The Step-by-Step Saudi Attestation Process in UAE

The Saudi attestation process can be complex. The exact steps depend on where your document was issued and whether the issuing country is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.

For Documents Issued in the UAE (or Non-Hague Convention Countries):

• Initial Verification / Notary Public Attestation: UAE-issued documents often start with notarization by a Notary Public. Documents from non-Hague countries require attestation by home country authorities including MOFA and Saudi Embassy.
• UAE MOFAIC Attestation: This confirms authenticity and prepares the document for international recognition.
• Saudi Embassy/Consulate Attestation (UAE): Final legalization from Saudi authorities in Abu Dhabi or Dubai. For education, Cultural Attaché verification may apply.
• Saudi MOFA Attestation (KSA): Required in Saudi Arabia for full recognition of certain documents.

For Documents Issued in Hague Apostille Convention Member Countries:

• Apostille Certification: A single certification by a designated authority in the issuing country replaces multiple legalization steps.
• Direct Recognition in KSA: No additional attestation required. Apostille is sufficient.

Note: Always check for specific updates, as some authorities may have unique requirements.

Types of Documents Requiring Attestation for Saudi Arabia

Educational Certificates:

• Degree Certificates (Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD)
• Diploma Certificates
• Transcripts / Mark Sheets
• School Leaving Certificates
• Bonafide Letters (from university)

Note: May require university verification and Cultural Attaché attestation.

Personal Documents:

• Birth Certificates
• Marriage Certificates
• Police Clearance Certificates (PCC)
• Medical Certificates
• Divorce Certificates
• Experience Certificates
• Affidavits

Commercial Documents:

• Power of Attorney (PoA)
• Trade Licenses
• Memorandum of Association (MoA)
• Articles of Association
• Commercial Invoices
• Business Agreements
• Board Resolutions

Essential Documents Required for Saudi Attestation

• Original Document
• Passport Copy
• UAE Visa Copy / Emirates ID (if applicable)
• Authorization Letter (if using an agency)
• Offer Letter / Employment Contract
• University Verification Letter (for educational docs)
• Original Mark Sheets (all years)
• Color IQAMA Copy (if already in KSA)
• Company Covering Letter (for commercial docs)

Processing Time for Saudi Attestation in UAE

• Educational & Personal (Non-Apostille): 5 to 10 working days
• Commercial (Non-Apostille): 7 to 14 working days
• With Apostille: Depends on the issuing country, but faster once Apostilled

Factors Affecting Timelines: Country of origin, complexity, holidays, peak seasons

Urgent services available on request.

Cost of Saudi Attestation in Dubai & Abu Dhabi

• Type of Document: Educational, personal, or commercial
• Number of Documents
• Government Fees: UAE MOFAIC, Saudi Embassy/Consulate, Apostille fees
• Service Charges: For professional agency support
• Translation Requirements: Extra if legal Arabic translation is needed

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