Degree certificate attestation for Saudi Arabia
Since 7 December 2022 Saudi Arabia accepts the MEA apostille on Indian documents. That means degree certificate attestation for Saudi Arabia no longer needs the Saudi Embassy in New Delhi: your degree is notarised, attested by the SDM in Delhi and apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs, and it is ready for your Saudi employer.
Degree certificate attestation for Saudi Arabia: quick answer
Degree certificate attestation for Saudi Arabia is now an apostille. Saudi Arabia joined the Hague Apostille Convention with effect from 7 December 2022, so an Indian degree carrying the MEA apostille is accepted without legalisation at the Saudi Embassy.
The Indian chain is short: notary → SDM attestation in Delhi → MEA apostille. Our charge is ₹1,000–₹1,500 per degree, which already includes the notary, the SDM attestation and the MEA’s government fee; only courier is extra.
Why Saudi Arabia asks for an attested degree
Saudi employers, licensing bodies and visa authorities ask for an apostilled degree for four main reasons.
Work visa (iqama)
The employer’s visa file and the Ministry of Human Resources record need proof that the qualification matches the job title.
Engineers
Engineers register with the Saudi Council of Engineers, which verifies the degree before the professional record is issued.
Doctors and nurses
Health professionals go through the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties, which also runs a primary-source verification of the degree.
Teachers and further study
Schools, universities and the Ministry of Education ask for an apostilled degree before appointment or admission.
Degree certificate attestation for Saudi Arabia: step-by-step process
This is the Delhi route we use for degrees from every Indian State.
- 1Notary, New DelhiThe original degree is notarised; we attach copies of your passport.
- 2SDM attestationThe Sub-Divisional Magistrate in Delhi attests the notarised degree.
- 3MEA apostilleThe Ministry of External Affairs places the apostille sticker with its QR code.
- 4No Saudi Embassy stageSince December 2022 the apostille alone is accepted for Saudi Arabia.
- 5Tracked returnThe apostilled degree comes back by courier, ready for your employer or council.
Which degrees are covered
Any degree issued by an Indian university can go through degree certificate attestation for Saudi Arabia. The same route applies to the documents that usually travel with it:
Documents required for degree certificate attestation for Saudi Arabia
- Original degree certificate (not a photocopy or a laminated copy)
- Clear copy of your passport — first and last page
- Final-year marksheet or consolidated transcript if your employer or council asks for it
- Your offer letter or the Saudi checklist, if you have one
- A signed authorisation letter so we can submit on your behalf
Degree certificate attestation for Saudi Arabia: price and time
Every file starts with a written quote, so you know the full cost before anything is posted.
| Stage | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Notary + SDM + MEA apostille | ₹1,000–₹1,500 per degree (all-inclusive) | 2–3 working days in Delhi |
| Saudi Embassy stage | Not required since Dec 2022 | — |
| Courier | Charged separately | depends on your city |
Embassy fees are set by the embassy and change from time to time; the current figures live on our fee pages only.
After the apostille: what Saudi Arabia checks
The apostille ends the Indian side. In Saudi Arabia your degree may be checked again by the body that regulates your job: the Saudi Council of Engineers for engineers, and the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties for doctors, nurses and paramedical staff, which verifies the degree directly with your university.
These checks are done in Saudi Arabia and are not something we handle. What we make sure of is that the degree, the transcript and the passport spelling match, because a mismatch is the most common reason those checks stall.
Mistakes that delay degree certificate attestation for Saudi Arabia
- Paying for Saudi Embassy attestation that is no longer needed
- Sending a laminated degree — MEA cannot apostille it
- A name on the degree that differs from the passport spelling
- Sending only the provisional certificate when the employer asked for the final degree
- Getting the State HRD stamp first, then finding the Delhi SDM route was all that was needed
Official links for degree attestation for Saudi Arabia
FAQs: degree certificate attestation for Saudi Arabia
Does Saudi Arabia still need Saudi Embassy attestation for a degree?
No. Saudi Arabia joined the Apostille Convention with effect from 7 December 2022, so the MEA apostille is accepted without a Saudi Embassy stamp.
What is the price of degree certificate attestation for Saudi Arabia?
Our charge is ₹1,000–₹1,500 per degree, all-inclusive of the notary, the SDM attestation and the MEA’s ₹50 government fee. Courier is extra.
How long does it take?
The Delhi stages usually take 2–3 working days after the degree reaches us, plus courier time both ways.
Do I need State HRD attestation for Saudi Arabia?
Not for the apostille. The Delhi route (notary and SDM) is accepted by MEA for degrees from any State.
Can my transcript be apostilled too?
Yes. Transcripts and marksheets go through the same notary, SDM and MEA route, each charged as a separate document.
Will the Saudi Council of Engineers accept an apostilled degree?
The apostille is the Indian authentication step. The Council may still verify the degree and your experience in its own process; check its current requirements before you apply.
I am a nurse. Is the apostille enough?
The apostille authenticates the degree. The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties also verifies qualifications directly with the issuing institution, which is a separate process in Saudi Arabia.
Can you handle a degree from any Indian State?
Yes. Send the original by courier or drop it at our office in New Ashok Nagar, Delhi.
Do you offer home pickup?
No. Send the degree by courier or drop it at our office; we return it by tracked courier.
How do I check the apostille is genuine?
Scan the QR code on the MEA apostille sticker. It opens the MEA’s own verification record.
Start your degree certificate attestation for Saudi Arabia
WhatsApp a photo of your degree and tell us the job or visa it is for. We reply with the route (apostille), the cost and the timeline in writing.
Office: C – 5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096 · Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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Last reviewed: October 2026 by the INFINITYGRO documentation team, New Delhi. Apostille Convention membership checked against the HCCH status table. This page is general guidance; embassies and foreign authorities can change their requirements, so confirm the current checklist with your employer before you send your degree.