Attest documents for use in Saudi Arabia

Certify documents issued in over 100 countries for official use in Saudi Arabia

Certify documents issued in over 100 countries for official use in Saudi Arabia

Isarey works across multiple jurisdictions to legalize international documents so that they are valid for submission to Saudi authorities.

We legalize all types of official documents for use in Saudi Arabia, including identity documents, birth and marriage certificates, criminal record certificates, academic diplomas and corporate documents.

We work locally with certification specialists, notaries, law firms and certifiedArabictranslators in over 100 countries, certifying documents for use in Saudi Arabia, including documents issued in:

Saudi Arabia is a signatory to the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents Hague Apostille ConventionExternal link (opens in new tab). This means that official documents issued in other signatory countries can be certified by an Apostille Stamp in the country where they have been issued. This stamp will generally be accepted directly by Saudi authorities as confirmation of the document’s authenticity without need for further certification in Saudi Arabia.

However, documents from non-Apostille countries must be legalized by the authorities of the issuing country and then attested by the local Saudi embassy or consulate. This applies to documents in countries such as: AE United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates - TW TaiwanTaiwan - MY MalaysiaMalaysia - TH ThailandThailand - ZM ZambiaZambia - QA QatarQatar

  • Attesting Degree Certificates for Saudi Arabia

  • University Degree Certificates from countries which do not issue Apostilles require attestation by the Saudi embassy. Before submission to the embassy, they must be authenticated by the Saudi Cultural Bureau. The Cultural Bureau will verify the certificate with the awarding university. Depending on the country of issue, the Cultural Bureau will require additional supporting documents, including confirmation from a Saudi employer attested by the chamber of commerce in Saudi Arabia. Degrees based on distance or online learning will be rejected.

    Verification by the Cultural Bureau can take up to 12 weeks, depending on the country where the degree was issued – this process cannot be expedited.

    Degree certificates from Apostille countries, such as the UK, France, USA, Spain and Germany, no longer require attestation by the Cultural Bureau or embassy and can be authenticated for use in Saudi Arabia with an Apostille stamp only.

If you have documents issued in Saudi Arabia:

Isarey also certifies documents issued in Saudi Arabia for use abroad, including Saudi birth, death and marriage certificates, diplomas and criminal record certificates. For further information, please see:

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Certified Translation

When documents are written in a language that is not an official language of Saudi Arabia, then a certified translation may also be required. It is important to ensure that the certified translation is valid for use in Saudi Arabia. Translations not done in Saudi Arabia may require separate legalization alongside the original document.

Isarey provides document attestation services to private, corporate and institutional clients worldwide. Our presence in different jurisdictions and our local experience and expertise dealing directly with authorities and embassies in different countries means we can save you time, frustration and money, ensuring that documents are properly prepared so that they are accepted by Saudi authorities.

To find out about certifying documents for use in Saudi Arabia, use our online quotation form or email us a scan or description of the documents you need to certify. We will get back to you directly with a quotation and details of how to proceed:

6 steps to certify document for use in Saudi Arabia

  1. Upload the documents you need attested or send them to us by email.
  2. Our experts will pre-check your documents to ensure that they are eligible for Apostille certification or consular legalization in the country where they are issued, and we’ll assist you locally in preparing them if required.
  3. We’ll send you a quotation with the total cost of the process (final price including all fees, certified translation when required and courier costs) and an estimation of how long the process will take to complete.
  4. We’ll arrange a secure courier to collect your original documents (where electronic versions are not sufficient).
  5. As soon as we receive your documents, we will confirm your order and proceed with the attestation process. Where appropriate, we will arrange certified copies for the attestation process so that we can return your originals directly.
  6. We return the attested documents to you by secure international courier.
Attest documents for use in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Resources

Saudi news and resources: visas, business and immigration

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Saudi Arabia Visa and Immigration Resources
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Saudi Arabia - UK Foreign travel advice
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This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel to Saudi Arabia.
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Living in Saudi Arabia
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Information for British citizens moving to or living in Saudi Arabia, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
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Saudi Arabia travel advice
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Travel Advice and Advisories from the Government of Canada for Saudi Arabia.
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Saudi Arabia Embassies and Consulates
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Saudi Arabia Cultural Missions
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Cultural Missions verify educational documents and degrees requiring attestation for Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia Visa and Immigration News
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Saudi Arabia introduces new study visa program for international students
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Saudi Arabia has introduced an educational visa service for international students, aiming to simplify the process for those wishing to study there. The Study in Saudi Arabia visa program, launched by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, streamlines visa issuance through a dedicated platform.
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Saudi Arabia to Launch Special Visa for World Expo 2030
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In a bid to simplify access to the long-awaited World Expo in 2030, Saudi Arabia is preparing to introduce a specialized visa, promising an easy transition from air travel to the exhibition grounds.
Saudi Arabia unveils priority specializations eligible to obtain Special Talent Residency
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Saudi Arabia's Premium Residency Center has released information about the priority specializations eligible to obtain Special Talent Residency.
Saudi Arabia Premium Residency Visa: How to qualify for Limited Duration, Unlimited Duration residency
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Through this guide, you will be able to apple for Premium Residency in Saudi Arabia under the Limited Duration and Unlimited Duration category.
Saudi Arabia: How to get family visa for Umrah
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Application should be presented via a relative residing in the kingdom
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Saudi Arabia Work Visa Guide: All you need to know
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Discover the essentials of obtaining a Saudi Arabia work visa.
Saudi Arabia sets rules for residency permits of dependents
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Wife must obtain independent residency permit if religion is different from that of spouse
Saudi Arabia: Visit visa cannot be turned into residence visa
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Employers allowing workers to work for others or be self-employed face jail, fine
Updates to Saudi Arabia's Data Protection Law Bracewell LLP - JDSupra
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From a Saudi standpoint, the recently published Personal Data Protection Law (published on 24 September 2021 and effective as of 23 March 2022 (PDPL) changes this, imposing national regulation of data protection on companies across the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia launches labor reforms; regulates Exit and Re-Entry Visa issuance
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Employee mobility will allow expatriate workers to transfer between employers upon the expiry of the binding work contract without employer consent.
Saudi Arabia launches Absher expat visa platform
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Saudi Arabia's government has announced that expats who already hold re-entry or final exit visas to or from the kingdom can manage their submissions via a new online platform.
Israel gives its citizens green light for religious, business visits to Saudi Arabia
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Israel had never granted official approval for such travel by both Jewish and Muslim Israelis.
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Saudi Arabia Trade and Business News
What its really like to live as an expat in Saudi Arabia
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Plenty of young Brits are moving there to take advantage of its perks
Expat Guide to Living In Saudi Arabia
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In this expat guide, we explore the practicalities of living in Saudi Arabia as an expatriate. Tips and advice about things you need to know
Jamaica and Saudi Arabia explore investment opportunities in tourism
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Jamaica and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have initiated discussions aimed at facilitating cooperation and investment in tourism and other key areas.
Brazil, Arab countries should diversify trade
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theres room for broadening and increasing Brazilian-Arab exports
Arab-German Efforts to Boost Partnership in Fields of Alternative Energy
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Participants in the two-day Arab-German Business Forum discussed means of boosting partnerships in the field of alternative energy production. The Arab-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Ghorfa) organized this forum in Berlin, in which about 300 experts and researchers in the field of alternative energy from both sides have participated.
Azerbaijan, Saudi Arabia ink agreement on SMEs
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Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia signed a protocol on cooperation in the sphere of SMEs.
Assets under management in GCC to grow steadily from $260bn in 2018
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Investment legislation and economic diversification drive in the region will support growth of asset management business

The above links are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; Isarey bears no responsibility for the accuracy, content or policies of external websites.

Get a Quotation for your Documents

We price each certification process individually, depending on the type and quantity of documents to be attested, the country of issue, the country of use and intended purpose, urgency, whether certified translations are required as part of the process and courier costs.

To receive a quote, you can upload your documents using our online quotation form or send us your documents by email. After reviewing your documents and requirements, we will get back to you with a quotation:

If you don’t have the documents available, just describe the documents you need to certify, and we will get back to you with an estimation of cost and delivery times.

Using our quotation form, your documents will be uploaded over a secure connection and immediately encrypted on our server. For added protection, you can upload password-protected files (PDFExternal link (opens in new tab), Microsoft Office 365: Save a password protected document to prevent unauthorized people from opening it. Office DocumentsExternal link (opens in new tab), WinRAR Encryption Frequently asked question (FAQ) RAR foldersExternal link (opens in new tab)) and provide us with the passwords separately.

PERSONAL DATA: If your documents contain personal data belonging to people outside your household, please ensure that you are authorised to share this data before uploading your documents. If your documents contain sensitive personal data, such as biometric data, medical data or data on criminal convictions, please ensure that you indicate this when prompted, upon submitting your documents. For further information on our processing of personal data contained in uploaded documents, please see:
Privacy Policy (Customer Inquiries)

For further information on confidentiality in our handling of document content please see:
Confidentiality (Client Content)

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