Is an apostille enough for Saudi Arabia?

Yes. Saudi Arabia accepts apostilles as of 7 December 2022, so your contract does not need embassy processing. A DVV apostille is sufficient.

Do all parties have to sign before a notary?

In Finland we attest the signatures made in Finland. A party signing abroad legalises their part in their own country. We advise on the signing order so the whole package is accepted in Saudi Arabia.

How long does the apostille for Saudi Arabia take?

The apostille is the fastest legalisation route. After DVV processing the document is ready. We give you an exact estimate when you order.

Legalisation · Saudi Arabia

Contract apostille for Saudi Arabia

We handle the apostille of your contract for Saudi Arabia from start to finish, no queuing, no guesswork. You provide the document, we do the rest.

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An apostille is enough for Saudi Arabia

Sales, agency and distribution agreements often have to be legalised to be accepted by the destination country's authorities and courts. Saudi Arabia joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 7 December 2022, so a DVV apostille is all that is needed. The full consular chain no longer applies. We still confirm the receiving party's requirements, as some authorities additionally ask for an official translation.

Process

How the apostille proceeds

01
Attesting the signatures
The signatures made in Finland are attested by a notary before the authority chain begins.
02
DVV apostille
DVV issues the apostille certificate (€38). Saudi Arabia accepts apostilles as of 7 December 2022, no embassy stage is needed.

The total consists of the DVV apostille (€38) and our service fee (€100). You get an exact quote before we start.

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