Saudi Arabia Certificate Attestation
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia certificate attestation is essential for employment visas, business establishment, and personal documentation in the Kingdom. The Saudi Embassy in the UAE provides legalization services for documents that have been properly attested through the home country chain.
Green Apple manages the entire Saudi attestation process, ensuring your documents meet the strict requirements of Saudi authorities.
Services We Offer for Saudi Arabia
Saudi Cultural Attache (SACM) Verification
Academic credential verification through the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission, a mandatory prerequisite for Royal Embassy attestation of educational documents.
Royal Embassy Attestation
Official attestation stamp from the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia on educational, personal, and commercial documents following SACM clearance.
Employment Visa Document Package
Complete attestation bundle covering degree certificates, experience letters, police clearance, and professional licenses required by Saudi employers and the Ministry of Human Resources.
Family Visa Attestation
Processing of marriage certificates, birth certificates, and dependent documents for Saudi family visa sponsorship and Iqama applications.
MOFA Attestation (Saudi)
Final Ministry of Foreign Affairs stamp in Saudi Arabia, completing the legalization chain and making documents valid across all Saudi government departments.
University Accreditation Pre-Check
Complimentary verification of your degree-granting institution against Saudi-recognized university lists, preventing rejections and wasted processing fees.
Document Types Covered
Requirements
- Home country attested documents
- Passport copy
- Job offer letter (for employment)
- Valid UAE visa
Special Requirements
- • All educational certificates must pass through the Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM) for academic verification before the Royal Embassy will accept them for attestation. Degrees from unaccredited or non-recognized institutions will be rejected.
- • Female applicants traveling on dependent visas must provide attested marriage certificates and relationship proof documents. Single female applicants under 25 may require a guardian's authorization letter, attested through the same chain.
Attestation Process
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1Document verification
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2Home country attestation
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3Saudi Embassy submission
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4MOFA attestation
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5Delivery
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- Begin your Saudi attestation process at least 4-6 weeks before your intended travel or visa application date, as the SACM review alone can take 5-7 business days.
- Verify your degree-granting institution appears on the Saudi-approved university list before starting attestation; GreenAttest offers a complimentary eligibility check for all clients.
- Keep multiple sets of original documents ready, as Saudi authorities occasionally request supplementary paperwork during the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Saudi Arabia requires documents to pass through the Saudi Cultural Attache (SACM) before Royal Embassy attestation, adding an extra verification layer not required by most countries. Educational documents undergo particularly rigorous scrutiny, including verification of university accreditation status. Documents must also meet specific formatting and translation standards unique to Saudi requirements.
A complete Saudi employment visa package typically includes attested degree certificates, professional experience letters, police clearance certificates, medical fitness reports, and a valid passport copy. Some professions require additional licensing or equivalency certificates. All documents must complete the full attestation chain including SACM verification.
Standard Saudi Embassy attestation takes 10-15 business days due to the mandatory SACM review process. Express processing is available in 5-7 business days for eligible documents. We recommend initiating the process well in advance of your planned travel date, as Saudi authorities are strict about incomplete or improperly attested documents.
Yes, Saudi Arabia maintains an approved university list, and degrees from institutions not on this list may face additional scrutiny or rejection. GreenAttest pre-verifies your university's accreditation status against Saudi-recognized lists before submission, saving you time and preventing costly rejections.
Distance-learning and online degree attestation for Saudi Arabia follows stricter guidelines. The degree must be from a recognized institution, and the Saudi Cultural Attache may require proof that the program included supervised examinations. GreenAttest advises clients on eligibility before initiating the process.
Quick Facts
- Typical Processing Time
- 5-7 business days
- Pricing From
- AED 350
- Region
- Middle East
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
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