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Legalization and Attestation in Saudi Arabia
BVS Global is your reliable partner for attestation services in Saudi Arabia. Contact us for background verification, immigration, PRO and business process outsourcing.
Saudi Arabia Certificate Attestation | Legalization | Apostille Services
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
What is Legalization or Attestation?
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
Why do 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
- Commerce and trade activities like Inter and Intra country movement of goods and services
- Registering with regulatory bodies like Society of Engineers, Insurance regulatory authority etc.
- Expanding businesses and trade across boundaries as well as opening off shore business
- Owning an asset or transfer of ownership
- Equivalency requirements for Ministry of Education (MOE)
- Immigration & Naturalization
- Obtaining Licenses and Approvals
- Tax relaxation and to avoid double taxation
- Loans and Advances from Banks and other Financial Institutions
- Closure, merge and acquisition of businesses
- Procuring new documents from vital records offices
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.
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 the 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.
- Original certificate(s) or scanned copies (in some cases)
- Valid Passport copy
- Declaration form
- Power of Attorney (if required)
- 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
- 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
- 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 Global Service Solutions in Saudi Arabia
Apart from Attestation services in ,our work requests extend to other services including:
- Identification Verification
- Birth Certificate Verification
- Education Verification
- Employment Check
- Criminal Record Verification
- Address verification
- Reference verification
- Global watchlist
- Due Diligence Test
- Social Media Check
- Apostille Services
- Certificate Attestation
- Document Authentication
- Embassy & Consulate Legalization
- Apostille from countries part of Hague convention
- Legalization from various Government departments
- Travel Visa Services
- Travel Insurance Consultants
- Visa Provisioning Services
- POS Visa Provisioning Services
- Visa Consultant services
- Corporate PRO services
- Employee/Staff PRO Services
- Family/Personal PRO Services
- Business Trade Support
- Government Relations
- Business setup services
- Company registration
- License Assistance
- Payroll Compliance
- Incorporation Services
- Bank Account Opening
- Permanent Residency
- Citizenship Application Assistance
- Immigration Consultant Services
- Immigration Visa
- Permanent Resident Visa
- International Relocation
- Travel Coordination
- Travel Insurance
- Holiday Insurance
- Property management
- Pet transportation
- International Car Rental
- Temporary housing solutions
- Corporate relocations
- Airport meet & greet
- Employee life cycle management
- Finance & Accounting
- Data Management & Integration
- Human Resources
- Payroll & Taxes
- Certifications & Consultation
- Administrative Support
- Legal Assistance
- Business Processes Outsourcing
- Human resource assistance
- Project Management
- Merger & Acquisition
Why We’re Special
Why Choose BVS Global?
Let us convince you to choose BVS Global for your Immigration and document attestation services in Saudi Arabia:
BVS Global has been entrusted by over 15,000 businesses situated in the Middle East, Asia, Europe and all over the world.
14+ years of experience has been the base of our enabled working system to provide better servicing.
Our client network is expanding and established in over 180+ countries. It attests to our credibility and efficiency.
Over 2 Million Service Requests have been executed so far with perfect project completion and 100% customer satisfaction.
BVS Global is your one-stop-shop for personal, professional and corporate requirements. We are the leading names for attestation, immigration, verification, PRO and BPO
What Our Clients Say
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“I was at the right place at the right time at BVS Global for my attestation needs. I had to get my educational certificates attested for university and they helped me easily.”
Aryan Sharma
Riyadh
4.5
“BVS Global is the reason for me to get my visa this fast. In the context of urgency, the team was very reliable and got my visa and passport as fast as they could. Really grateful to them.”
Sofia Ivanova
Madinah
4.5
“My Company was in the process of hiring various candidates and employee background verification was a necessity at the time. Handing it over to a third-party was not on the list but we’re glad we did it. We were able to secure better recruits.”
Abdullah bin Abdulrahman Al-Saud
Tabuk
How we can assist
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 endeavors.
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BVS Global has years of experience in handling attestation of valuable certificates and documents legitimately, keeping in mind the security concerns and customer requirements.
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.
Our Frequently Asked Questions
BVS Global has years of experience in handling attestation of valuable certificates and documents legitimately, keeping in mind the security concerns and customer requirements.
The process for document attestation in Saudi Arabia involves several steps, including notarization, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) attestation, and embassy or consulate legalization. Depending on the document type, additional steps may include attestation by the Ministry of Education for educational documents.
The duration of the attestation process varies depending on the type of document and the specific requirements of the authorities involved. Generally, the process can take anywhere from a few days to several weeks. Contact our customer service for a more accurate timeline.
The required documents for attestation include the original certificate(s) or scanned copies (in some cases), a valid passport copy, a declaration form, and a power of attorney if applicable. Additional documents may be needed based on the specific attestation requirements.
Yes, BVS Global can handle the attestation of educational documents such as degree certificates and diploma certificates. We will ensure that the documents are properly attested by the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the relevant embassy or consulate.
Attestation and apostille are both processes to certify the authenticity of documents. Attestation involves verification by multiple government departments and embassies. Apostille, on the other hand, is a simplified process used for documents intended for use in countries that are part of the Hague Convention 1961, involving a single certification by the designated authority.
Yes, original documents are generally required for attestation to ensure their authenticity. However, in some cases, certified copies or scanned copies may suffice. It is advisable to confirm the specific requirements with our customer service team.