Expert professional guidance and assistance for navigating the Saudi Cultural and Saudi Embassy attestation process. We take a limited number of cases each day to ensure every client receives proper attention and timely updates.
Attesting documents for Saudi Arabia is a multi-layered process. For educational documents (degrees, diplomas), the process is divided into two major phases:
The Saudi Embassy and Cultural Attaché will not accept raw documents. A strict chain of custody must be followed:
Note: Personal documents like Marriage or Birth certificates bypass the Cultural Attaché and go directly from MOFA to the Saudi Embassy.
Requirements change dynamically. Here is a general outline of what is needed:
| Document Type | Additional Requirements for Submission |
|---|---|
| Educational Degrees | Contract/Offer Letter (Chamber of Commerce/MOFA KSA attested), Passport Copy, Iqama Copy (if applicable), Regular Student Letter from University. |
| Marriage Certificates (MRC) | Husband's Passport & Iqama Copy, Wife's Passport Copy. Must be MOFA attested. |
| Birth Certificates | Parents' Passports & Iqama Copies. Must be MOFA attested. |
We review your employment contract, university letters, and prior attestations to ensure they meet the strict Saudi requirements.
We guide you on obtaining direct verification emails from your university to the Saudi Cultural Attaché.
We assist in routing your file through the official submission channels, monitoring the process from Mosadaqa to Tasheer.
Disclaimer: AttestXpress offers professional guidance and assistance. Processing times depend entirely on the Saudi Cultural Attaché and Embassy. Delays at the university verification stage are common and outside our control. We do not guarantee approval or specific timelines.
It is the academic verification process conducted by the Saudi Cultural Attaché to confirm the legitimacy of your educational documents before Embassy attestation.
Tasheer (formerly Etimad) is the official outsourcing partner that handles the collection and processing of documents and visas for the Saudi Embassy.
Yes, absolutely. MOFA attestation is a mandatory prerequisite for any document being submitted to the Saudi Embassy.
It varies widely. Educational documents can take several weeks due to the Cultural Attaché's requirement for direct university verification. Personal documents are usually faster.