Important Notifications

  • Qatar extends the validity of visitors' Hayya Cards

    The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has announced the extension on the validity of Hayya Card for fans and organizers, which was applied during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.
    MOI clarified in a statement that holders of this Card among visitors would be allowed to enter the State of Qatar from yesterday until January 24, 2024. However, the cardholders wishing to enter the country must have proof of hotel reservation or appropriate accommodation approved with the online Hayya portal as well as a passport valid for at least three months upon arrival.
    Incoming travelers must have a return ticket on them as well as health insurance valid for the duration of their stay in Qatar, the ministry added.
  • Ejari no longer required for dependent visa applications in Dubai

    The Ejari is no longer a need to start or renew a dependant visa application, according to GDRFA authorities. In some circumstances, Ejari is necessary, and they must present the document for the dependents visa to be issued (Ex. Sponsoring parents)
  • Saudi Arabia Starts Issuing Free 4-Day Stopover Transit Visa

    Saudi Arabia launched the service of issuing electronic Stop-over Transit Visa for international visitors arriving in the Kingdom by air for all purposes, effective from Monday, Jan. 30.
    The visa holders can stay in the Kingdom for four days and the duration of the visa is three months. The visa is free of cost and it will be issued instantly along with the flight ticket. The ministry launched the service in coordination with the relevant authorities and in cooperation with the Saudi national airlines.
    The Transit visa allows transit passengers, who wish to enter Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah and visit the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah in addition to traveling inside the Kingdom, as well as all leisure, Business and tourism events.
    The Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarified that applications for transit visas can be submitted through the electronic platforms of Saudi Arabian Airlines and Flynas.
    This will automatically be passed to the Unified National Visa Platform at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to process and issue the digital visa immediately and send it to the beneficiary via e-mail.
    The ministry confirms that the digital Transit Visa service will contribute to achieving the objectives of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 by strengthening the Kingdom’s position and benefiting from its distinguished strategic location connecting various continents, and attractive station for transit passengers as well as a global tourist destination.
  • Senegal Accession to Hague Apostille Convention

    Senegal will become the 124th member to accede to the Convention abolishing the requirements of legalization for Foreign Public documents, commonly referred to as the “Apostille Convention” or the “Hague Convention”. The Apostille Convention facilitates the use of public documents abroad by replacing the often long and costly legalization process with the issuance of a simple Apostille Certificate to be accepted in the 123 member countries. In the near future, to certify Senegalese documents, it will be enough to stamp them with an apostille instead of going through the complicated procedure of consular legalization. In addition, the Senegalese authorities will begin to accept on their territory, without additional authentication procedures, foreign documents previously apostilled by the states that issued them. According to media reports, one of the factors that forced the Senegalese authorities to speed up the decision on the question of accession to the Convention was the presence of a large diaspora of representatives of the local population abroad. According to various estimates, there are currently between 550,000 and 2.5 million Senegalese citizens abroad who are constantly struggling to legalize documents. Senegal will formally ratify the Apostille Convention on March 23, 2023. From that point forward, contracting parties are required to recognize apostilles issued by designated competent body and forgo the need for legalization for public papers issued by Senegalese authorities. Apostilles issued by the competent authorities of other contracting parties must also be accepted by Senegalese authorities for incoming overseas public papers. Individuals should anticipate that short delays may arise in Senegal with obtaining such documents and with the acceptance of apostille-ed documents at Senegalese consular posts in other Hague member countries throughout the implementation of new apostille processes in conformity with the treaty.
  • Pakistan Accession to Hague Apostille Convention

    Pakistan will become the 123rd member to accede to the Convention abolishing the requirements of legalization for Foreign Public documents, commonly referred to as the “Apostille Convention” or the “Hague Convention”. The Apostille Convention facilitates the use of public documents abroad by replacing the often long and costly legalization process with the issuance of a simple Apostille Certificate to be accepted in the 122 member countries. This one-step process reduces time and cost by avoiding additional certification or legalization at an embassy or consulate of the foreign/destination country. Apostilled documents are commonly needed for business, immigration or legal transactions being conducted in a member jurisdiction to the Convention. Pakistan will formally ratify the Apostille Convention on March 9, 2023. From that point forward, contracting parties are required to recognize apostilles issued by designated competent body and forgo the need for legalization for public papers issued by Pakistani authorities. Apostilles issued by the competent authorities of other contracting parties must also be accepted by Pakistani authorities for incoming overseas public papers. Individuals should anticipate that short delays may arise in Pakistan with obtaining such documents and with the acceptance of apostille-ed documents at Pakistani consular posts in other Hague member countries throughout the implementation of new apostille processes in conformity with the treaty.
  • Grace period for changing unlimited job contracts extended

    The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization has announced that the deadline for correcting the current conditions granted to employers, especially regarding the transfer of work contracts concluded and signed between workers and employers, will be extended from indefinite-term employment contracts to fixed-term employment contracts until December 31, 2023.
  • 90-day visit visas available only in specific circumstances

    Currently, nation-wide, Visit visas for the general public are only available for 30 and 60 days. However, 90-day visas can still be issued under certain conditions. One of that is the medical tourism visa or a job exploration visa available for those wishing to stay for 90 days. Granted to those classified in the first, second, or third skill level as per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre).
  • Increase in costs of UAE visas & Emirates ID

    There has been an increase in the cost of issuing Emirates ID and visas in the UAE. Its prices have increased by Dh100, according to a customer service representative at the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP).
  • PCR Tests are no longer required for EID Biometrics

    The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security no longer requires a negative PCR test to allow entry into their facilities for biometric enrollment.
  • Complete residency transactions via video calls

    The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) has announced that residents of Dubai can now use video conferencing to inquire about missing papers and finish visa applications. On Wednesday, the project's pilot phase began.
  • Visitors with expired visa can get outpass to exit country

    Visitors overstaying in the UAE must pay fines for the number of extra days after visa expiry and need to obtain an out pass or leave permit by paying up to Dh300 at the airports or the immigration office at the land borders.
  • Involuntary Loss of Employment Scheme

    The mandatory scheme, which was recently announced by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation can now be subcribed via various channels such as the smart application ILOE, kiosk machines, Al Ansari exchange and bank ATMs. Workers in free zones are not currently covered by the unemployment insurance (ILOE) Investors or owners of establishments, domestic workers, temporary contract workers, juveniles under 18 years, and retirees are considered as exempted categories for the scheme. All eligible employees have a grace period until 30 June 2023 to subscribe in the ILOE. Also please note that if the employee was employed at a date later than 1st January, 2023, will have a grace period of 4 months to subscribe, starting from the day he landed in the UAE or the day of status change.
    For more information, employees can visit - https://www.iloe.ae/
  • No visit visa extensions from within the country

    According to the most recent information from the immigration departments in UAE, visitors would no longer be able to switch from one visit visa to another. Those with a visiting visa but wanting to continue staying in the country must exit the UAE and then reenter on a new visit visa. Visitors have the option of extending their visas for one month at a cost.
  • Saudi Arabia Accession to Hague Apostille Convention

    Saudi Arabia officially became the 122nd member to accede to the Convention Abolishing the Requirements of Legalization for Foreign Public Documents, commonly referred to as the “Apostille Convention”. The new procedure shortens processing timelines and avoids challenging legalization processes at consulates, streamlining recruitment and immigration processing for Saudi Arabian employers and foreign citizens. Additionally, it simplifies the immigration procedures for citizens of Saudi Arabia in the other 121 Hague members. However, when the new procedure is introduced at all consulates, people can anticipate brief delays. The recognition and acceptance of apostilles in Saudi Arabia is for all of the practical challenges that the participants in cross-border transactions involving Saudi Arabia sometimes face. For example, if a document is notarized in, and comes to Saudi Arabia from, a country that is not a signatory state to the Apostille Convention (for example, Canada and the People's Republic of China are two of the bigger gaps in the list of signatory states as it currently stands), it will still be necessary to use the older legalization system. Also, the changeover from legalization to apostilles does not remove the requirement in Saudi Arabia to have documents that are executed in a language other than Arabic translated into Arabic by a court-licensed translator, in order to be admissible in the Saudi Arabian court system. Regardless, the recognition and acceptance of apostilles in Saudi Arabia is a very welcome step forward as the country increasingly aligns its legal procedures with international practices. In so doing, Saudi Arabia becomes ever more accessible for cross-border transactions. We have not yet heard back from many locations to confirm whether they switched from consular legalization to apostille. The conventional method of attesting documents from Saudi Embassy will be replaced by an Apostille sticker if the origin is also part of the Apostille convention eg: UK to Saudi Arabia, Russia to Saudi Arabia, India to Saudi Arabia. However, there is no change if the origin is not part of Apostille convention eg: Pakistan to Saudi Arabia, Egypt to Saudi Arabia, Lebanon to Saudi Arabia. We are keeping an eye on the modifications and will soon provide further details and instructions.
  • Medical fitness test required for Mission visa applications in ICA

    As per the latest update from ICA an additional requirement for an complete Medical Fitness Test Certificate is mandatory in order to proceed and issue the mission visa entry permit.
  • Embassy of Saudi in Lebanon does not legalize educational documents for visa applicants from outside Lebanon
  • UAE Consulate in Toronto, Canada ceased operations and documents from all provinces are legalized by the Embassy in Ottawa
  • UAE Embassy in Prague, Czech Republic does not do super legalization and directs everyone to the embassy located in Vienna
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Saudi Arabia Certificate Attestation| Legalization | Apostille

Saudi Arabia is the second largest state in the Arab World and the largest oil producer in the world. It is a high-income economy and a regional power. Riyadh is the capital of Saudi Arabia and the most populous city of the country. If you are planning to move out of Saudi Arabia, you need to follow a procedure of legalization for your public documents. This procedure entails several rounds of attestation and certifications to be obtained from different departments and ministries. With BVS Global on your side, you need not worry about these steps because we are the experts in this industry known for our successful track record.

Under the process of legalization and authentication, the public documents in Saudi Arabia have to pass through a series of steps for certifications depending on the nature of documents. Also, the purpose of attestation defines the right process to be followed in this regard. You need to apply with the original copies of your documents for timely completion of this process. Some additional documents and formalities may be included by the Embassy and Ministry officials.

Why you need Saudi Arabia certificate attestation and Legalization?

  • Embassies or consulates for visa or passport issuance
  • Immigration office for visa application, emigration request or work status change etc.
  • World education services (WES) and International qualifications assessment (IQAS) verification
  • Equivalency requirements for Ministry of Education (MOE)
  • Owning an asset or transfer of ownership
  • Marriage and dissolution of marriage contract
  • Procuring new documents from vital records offices
  • Immigration & Naturalization
  • Obtaining Licenses and Approvals
  • Registering with regulatory bodies like Society of Engineers, Insurance regulatory authority etc.
  • Tax relaxation and to avoid double taxation
  • Loans and Advances from Banks and other Financial Institutions
  • Commerce and trade activities like Inter and Intra country movement of goods and services
  • Expanding businesses and trade across boundaries as well as opening off shore business
  • Closure, merge and acquisition of businesses

We provide Saudi Arabia document legalization or Apostille, for any type of Saudi Arabia issued documents for use in any country. However, the process may vary depending on the document and the laws of the origin & destination country. The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Foreign Affairs stamp can be replaced by an Apostille, if the origin and destination countries are part of Hague convention 1961. Original certificates required for some countries; a true copy / certified copy would suffice for attestation.

Acceptance or rejection of documents is solely based on discretion of the government authorities concerned. Furthermore, the requirements and processes vary often depending on the government department’s policies, terms and conditions. Please contact our customer service officer for updated fee structure and more information on legalization.

Legalization or Attestation is the process by which government authorities officially endorse a document assuring the receiving country or organization of its authenticity. Likewise, it typically involves two or three levels of attestations across government departments in both countries for Saudi Arabia documents.

The Process of document Attestation, Apostille and legalization services in Saudi Arabia:

A proper procedure is applicable for attesting documents in Saudi Arabia. Firstly, you need the original copies of the required documents (scanned copies would suffice in some cases) along with a copy of your passport, a declaration form, and power of attorney if applicable. Accordingly, the process of Legalization, Attestation, apostille comprises:

  • The documents should have a legal translation if deemed necessary by the authorities besides the original.
  • Procurement of new Saudi Arabia issued documents or replacement, if documents are outdated/invalid for legalization
  • Get the notary attestation in Saudi Arabia. Additionally, educational documents should be attested by Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia.
  • Get the documents attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Saudi Arabia or an Apostille
  • Get them attested by the concerned embassy or consulate.

Requirements for attesting Saudi Arabia documents

Original certificate(s) or scanned copies (in some cases)

Valid Passport copy

Declaration form

Power of Attorney (if required)

Attesting personal documents like birth certificate, marriage certificate in Saudi Arabia  

  • Legal Translation from Saudi Arabia (If necessary)
  • Notary in Saudi Arabia
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Saudi Arabia or an Apostille
  • Embassy or consulate in Saudi Arabia

Attesting educational documents like degree certificate, diploma certificate in Saudi Arabia

  • Legal Translation from Saudi Arabia (If necessary)
  • Ministry of Education in Saudi Arabia
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Saudi Arabia or an Apostille
  • Embassy or consulate in Saudi Arabia

Attesting commercial documents like incumbency, invoice, memorandum, articles of association in Saudi Arabia

  • Concerned authority or Govt. department or Chamber of Commerce in Saudi Arabia
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Saudi Arabia or an Apostille
  • Embassy or consulate in Saudi Arabia

Example of Saudi Arabia certificate attestation or legalization procedure for use in UAE

Certificate attestation or Legalization Procedure of Saudi Arabia document, to be used in United Arab Emirates (UAE). Originally issued in Saudi Arabia.

Documents of Saudi Arabia origin – such as Personal, Educational, and Commercial documents have to be attested from Ministry of foreign affairs (MOFA) UAE. Prior to Ministry of foreign affairs UAE, the document needs to be attested by a notary or ministry of education, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and UAE Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

*If any embassy or consulate in a particular country is not operational, the document has to be legalized from the nearest government body, having jurisdiction over that country for Attestation or an Apostille

Our role

We offer our experience to make legalization as simple as it can be. our experts are well-trained to handle this process smoothly. In addition to that, they can provide Attestation and Apostille in Saudi Arabia after considering the requisite parameters. Furthermore, we provide a comprehensive suite of legalization /Apostille services that include consulate or embassy legalization, Apostille from the member nations of Hague Convention 1961, and attestation from the state governments and ministries. Most importantly, we can manage the attestation of every type of document needed for your international endeavours.

BVS Global has years of experience in handling attestation of valuable certificates and documents legitimately, keeping in mind the security concerns and customer requirements.

Our attestation services include

  • Embassy & Consulate legalization for Saudi Arabia documents
  • Apostille from countries part of Hague convention
  • Attestation from state government departments and ministries
  • True copy or certified copy attestation
  • Procurement of Police clearance Certificate

We handle Saudi Arabia legalization of Personal Documents such as Birth or Death Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Experience/ Employment, degree Certificate and of Commercial documents such as Articles of association, financial documents, Commercial invoice or Bills of lading.

Reach Out to BVS Global for Attestation Services

BVS Global Services is a one stop shop for all document authentication services. BVS Global provides verification, attestation and visa assistance in 185 countries and more. For more assistance please write to support@bvsglobal.com. We will respond soon, generally within 2 business hours.


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