MOFA Attestation (Saudi)
MOFA Attestation (Saudi)
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) attestation is the last step in the document legalization chain for documents entering Saudi Arabia. Even after your documents have been notarized, authenticated by foreign affairs in the issuing country, and stamped by the Saudi Embassy, they require this final MOFA stamp before they carry legal weight within the Kingdom. Saudi MOFA attestation confirms that the embassy stamp is genuine and that the document has completed the full international authentication process.
MOFA attestation in Saudi Arabia can be completed through regional MOFA offices located across the Kingdom or through the electronic Enjaz platform for certain document types. The specific process depends on the document category, whether the bearer is already in Saudi Arabia, and the intended use of the document. Processing through the Enjaz system has streamlined certain attestation categories, but the requirements for prior authentication remain unchanged.
GreenAttest offers MOFA attestation coordination for clients who need their documents stamped after arrival in Saudi Arabia, or for documents being processed remotely through authorized representatives. Our Saudi-based partners handle the MOFA submission and collection, while our Dubai team maintains oversight of your complete attestation file. This service is typically the final step after our embassy attestation or employment package services, completing the full legalization chain.
Documents Required
- Original document bearing the Saudi Embassy attestation stamp
- Copy of the bearer's passport and Saudi visa or Iqama
- Copy of the Saudi employer's commercial registration (for employment-related documents)
- Power of attorney authorizing GreenAttest's partner to submit on your behalf (if submitting remotely)
- Enjaz reference number (if the document was registered through the Enjaz platform)
How It Works
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1Submit your embassy-attested documents to GreenAttest or directly to our Saudi-based partner for MOFA processing.
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2Our team verifies that all prerequisite attestation stamps are present and properly sequenced before MOFA submission.
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3Documents are submitted to the appropriate Saudi MOFA office or processed through the Enjaz electronic system.
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4Once the MOFA stamp is applied, documents are collected and delivered to you or your designated representative in Saudi Arabia.
Insider Tips
Insider Tips
- Ensure your embassy attestation stamp is clearly legible, as MOFA offices may reject documents where prior authentication marks are faded or smudged.
- Register your documents on the Enjaz platform before submitting to MOFA, as this can expedite processing for eligible document categories.
- If your employer is handling the MOFA stamp on your behalf, provide them with high-quality copies of all attestation stamps for their records alongside the originals.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, these are separate processes handled by different governments. UAE MOFA attestation is a step that may be required during the attestation chain for documents processed through the UAE. Saudi MOFA attestation is the final in-Kingdom stamp that validates the complete international authentication chain. Both may be required for the same document if it is processed through the UAE for use in Saudi Arabia.
In many cases, your Saudi employer can process the MOFA stamp through their authorized representative before your arrival. GreenAttest can also coordinate this through our partners in Saudi Arabia. However, some document types or specific MOFA offices may require the document bearer to be present, particularly for personal documents.
Saudi MOFA attestation typically takes 3 to 5 business days. Electronic processing through the Enjaz platform can sometimes be faster for standard document types. Delays can occur during peak periods or when MOFA requests additional verification of prior attestation stamps.
Most documents intended for official use in Saudi Arabia require the MOFA stamp as the final step. This includes employment documents, educational certificates, personal status documents, and commercial paperwork. Some internal company documents or documents used only within private organizations may not require MOFA attestation, depending on the specific use case.
Quick Facts
- Processing Time
- 3-5 business days after embassy attestation
- Pricing From
- AED 250
- Country
- Saudi Arabia
- Delivery
- Free across the UAE
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