MOFA Document Attestation: Who Qualifies and What You Get

This service provides the legal verification required to ensure your official papers are recognized and accepted by authorities within the country.

👤Who it's for

This service is designed for any individual who needs to prove the validity of their credentials. If you are an academic professional, a student, or a worker who needs to verify academic or professional documents for official purposes, this process is intended for you. It ensures that your certificates carry the necessary legal weight required by local entities.

🎁What you get

By using this service, you receive official legal attestation on your certificates. This attestation acts as a formal verification, confirming that your documents are authentic and legally recognized for use throughout Saudi Arabia. This is a necessary step for those needing to validate their educational background or professional qualifications for employment or further study.

💰What it costs you

There are two main requirements to consider when preparing for this process. First, there is a service fee charged for each document you wish to have processed. Second, you must account for the time and effort required to obtain prior approval from the relevant local ministry. You cannot complete the attestation until this initial local approval has been secured.

⚠️The catch to know

The most important thing to remember is that you cannot go straight to the attestation process with just any document. You must first secure the necessary prior approval from the relevant local ministry before the attestation can be completed. Ensuring you have this local ministry approval in place is essential to moving forward with your request.

📝How to apply

1. Obtain the required prior approval from the relevant local ministry.
2. Prepare your academic or professional documents for verification.
3. Access the official portal to complete the service request.

https://mofa.gov.sa