Saudi Embassy Attestation: Documents Required Now

Saudi Embassy Attestation Documents Required – SK Document Centre

Short answer: Saudi embassy attestation has been replaced by the MEA apostille for Indian documents since 7 December 2022. What you need now is the original document, state attestation (HRD, SDM / Home Department or Chamber of Commerce) and the MEA apostille. Your employer or visa category decides which documents must be apostilled.

People still search for Saudi embassy attestation requirements, Saudi embassy attestation procedure and urgent Saudi embassy attestation. This checklist shows what you actually need today.

What changed in December 2022

Saudi Arabia joined the Hague Apostille Convention. Instead of MEA attestation followed by Saudi embassy attestation, Indian documents now take an MEA apostille. The state step before the MEA has not changed.

Documents by purpose

Purpose	Documents usually apostilled
Work visa / iqama	Highest degree or diploma; sometimes marksheets and experience letters
Family residence or visit	Marriage certificate; children’s birth certificates
School admission	Birth certificate; transfer and school certificates
Professional registration	Degree, transcripts, experience; separate verification may be required
Business	Certificate of incorporation, board resolution, POA

What to send for each document

The original, not laminated
Passport copy of the person named
Authority letter
For degrees: marksheets if your employer asks
For marriage certificates: both spouses’ passport copies

Professional verification is separate

Saudi professional bodies for engineers, doctors and nurses may require separate verification of qualifications and experience through their approved process. That is not the same as apostille. Many applicants need both.

Urgent cases

Some stages can move faster than others, but no provider controls government timelines completely. Tell us your deadline and we will say honestly what is possible. See Saudi Arabia apostille & attestation.

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Frequently asked questions

What documents are required for Saudi attestation?

The original, a passport copy and an authority letter, plus state attestation and the MEA apostille.

Is Saudi embassy attestation still done?

For Indian documents, the MEA apostille has replaced it since December 2022.

How long does Saudi apostille take?

Usually 1–3 weeks, depending on the document.

Do I need my marksheets attested?

Only if your employer or authority asks for them.