Export Documents for Saudi Arabia: Apostille and Legalization
Saudi Arabia acceded to the Hague Apostille Convention, with entry into force on 7 December 2022. US documents destined for Saudi Arabia can now be apostilled rather than going through the full embassy legalization chain. However, some Saudi receiving institutions may still require additional authentication steps — we advise on the specific requirements for your document and recipient. Miami Dade Apostille handles apostille processing and any supplemental authentication from Miami.
The Saudi Arabia Legalization Process
Documents for Saudi Arabia must be: (1) notarized by a US notary public, (2) authenticated by the issuing state's Secretary of State, (3) authenticated by the US Department of State, and (4) legalized by the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Washington, DC. We coordinate all four steps.
Common Documents for Saudi Arabia
Documents commonly legalized for Saudi Arabia include certificates of origin, commercial invoices, FDA free-sale certificates, corporate documents, powers of attorney, distribution agreements, and employee documents for workers on Saudi work visas.
Saudi Chamber of Commerce
Some Saudi importers also require Chamber of Commerce certification before embassy legalization. We can coordinate this additional step when required.
Turnaround
Saudi Arabia legalization typically takes 10–20 business days. Rush service may be available. Call 1-800-631-9171 to discuss your timeline.
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