Document legalisation is a fundamental legal requirement that must be fulfilled by the candidates moving abroad, irrespective of the reason, nature and duration of their move. Apostille of documents is a bureaucratic process under which the documents are verified, signed and stamped by various government authorities making the documents suitable for use in the Hague Apostille Convention member countries.

Saudi Arabia has a beautifully rich cultural heritage and an equally rich and strong economy in the present day. Tucked away in the Arabian peninsula, Saudi Arabia attracts a lot of foreigners who come looking for better education, employment opportunities and lucrative business prospects. However, to be able to study, work or run a business as an immigrant, a candidate may need to get their concerned documents apostilled by competent authorities before they can be accepted for use in Saudi Arabia.

An Apostille sticker from the Saudi Embassy serves multiple useful purposes. The presence of an apostille sticker on any document guarantees the legality of the document as it has been scrutinised and verified by the responsible authorities. Apart from that, mentioned below are a few more reasons why a candidate may need the Saudi Embassy Apostille;

• Candidates will need to get an apostille stamp on their concerned documents to secure a resident visa
• Saudi Embassy Apostille is also needed to secure a student visa for admission to schools and colleges in Saudi Arabia.
• Commercial documents need to be apostilled making them acceptable for use in Saudi Arabia for business and trade.
• Candidates need the Saudi Embassy Apostille sticker on their documents for legal recognition.