An Apostille is an internationally recognized certificate authenticating the origin of a public document so it can be accepted in any Hague Convention member country.
Which Documents Can Be Apostilled?
- Birth, marriage, and death certificates from Saudi civil registration
- Educational certificates and transcripts (after university authentication)
- Court judgments and notarized documents
- Commercial documents authenticated by the Chamber of Commerce
- Police clearance certificates
The Process
The competent authority is the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA). First have the document authenticated by its issuing body, then submit to MOFA for the Apostille stamp. Processing typically takes 1–3 business days.
Legal Disclaimer
Requirements vary by document type and destination country. Verify with the relevant authority before proceeding.
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