Is an apostille enough for Saudi Arabia?

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

Does the degree certificate need a translation?

Often yes, many authorities in Saudi Arabia require an official translation into English or Arabic. We confirm the requirement with the receiving party and arrange a certified translation if needed.

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

Degree certificate apostille for Saudi Arabia

We handle the apostille of your degree certificate 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

Work-permit and study applications almost always require an officially attested degree certificate. 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
Attestation in Finland
The signature on the certificate issued by your school or university is first attested by a notary or DVV.
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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