Saudi Certificate Attestation – Process & Requirements from the UAE

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Jul 2, 2025
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Complete Guide to Saudi Embassy Attestation for Personal, Educational & Commercial Documents

If you're planning to move to Saudi Arabia for work, study, business setup, or family reasons, you'll need to get your UAE-issued documents attested for use in KSA. Without proper attestation, your certificates will not be accepted by Saudi authorities — whether it’s for a work visa, residence permit, or commercial registration.

Here’s everything you need to know:

How to Get Certificate Attestation for Saudi Arabia?

The Saudi certificate attestation process is a multi-step procedure designed to verify the authenticity of your documents. The process ensures that your certificates (like degree, birth, marriage, or commercial licenses) are recognized by Saudi government bodies.

🔹 Step-by-Step Process for Saudi Attestation (UAE-issued documents):

Notarization (if required – for educational or commercial documents)
Attestation by UAE Ministry of Education / Health / Justice / Chamber (as applicable)
Attestation by Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) – UAE
Saudi Embassy Attestation – UAE
(Optional) Translation to Arabic for some document categories

This applies to:

Educational certificates (Degree, Diploma, Transcript)
Personal certificates (Birth, Marriage, Police Clearance, Medical)
Commercial documents (Power of Attorney, Invoices, MOA, CR copy)

How to Attest Documents from Saudi Embassy in UAE?

Once your documents are attested by MOFA UAE, you can submit them to the Saudi Embassy or Consulate in the UAE for final legalization.

🔹 Requirements:

Original document with prior attestation
Copy of passport and visa (KSA visa if available)
Copy of Iqama or job offer letter (if available)
Payment receipt of embassy fee
Authorization letter (if using an agent)
Translation (Arabic) if required

📍Most people use professional attestation agents like Amazon Attestation for quick and hassle-free embassy submission and pickup.

How Many Days Is the MOFA Attestation Process?

The MOFA attestation process in the UAE usually takes:

Same-day to 2 working days (for personal documents)
1–3 working days (for commercial or educational documents)

If you're using a document clearing agent, they often offer express options with pickup and delivery across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Sharjah, and other Emirates.

How Much Is the Attestation Fee for Saudi Embassy?

Here’s a general estimate of fees involved in Saudi attestation:

Service	Fee (AED)
Notary Public (if needed)	50 – 999
MOFA Attestation (personal)	150 - 450
MOFA Attestation (commercial)	2,000 - 2300
Saudi Embassy Attestation (per doc)	100 – 450+ (varies)
Certified Translation (to Arabic)	100 – 250 per page
Agent Service Fees (optional)	100 – 300 (varies)

⚠️ Prices can vary slightly depending on document type and urgency.

Final Tips

Always attest the original document, not just copies.
Use certified Arabic translations when required.
For job seekers in Saudi Arabia, ensure your degree and PCC are properly attested.
If you’re starting a business, commercial document attestation is a must.