Apostille for Saudi Arabia

To get an Apostille for documents that will be used in Saudi Arabia, you will need to follow these steps:

 

  1. Identify the competent authority: The competent authority in India for issuing Apostilles is the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). You can visit the MEA website to find the nearest Regional Passport Office (RPO) or MEA branch office where you can submit your documents for Apostille.
  2. Gather your documents: Gather the original documents that you need to be Apostilled, such as educational certificates, professional certifications, and police clearance certificates.
  3. Get your documents notarized: Before submitting your documents to the MEA, you may need to get them notarized by a notary public. This will depend on the type of document you have and the requirements of the MEA.
  4. Submit your documents to the MEA: Once you have your documents and notarization (if required), you can submit them to the MEA for Apostille. You can either submit your documents in person or through a third-party agent.
  5. Pay the Apostille fee: You will need to pay a fee for the Apostille service, which can be done online or in person at the RPO or MEA branch office.
  6. Collect your Apostilled documents: Once your documents have been Apostilled by the MEA, you can collect them in person or have them delivered to you through a courier service.
  7. Authenticate your documents with the Saudi embassy or consulate: After obtaining the Apostille from the MEA, you will need to take your documents to the Saudi embassy or consulate in India for authentication. You will need to submit your documents and pay a fee for this service. The embassy or consulate will verify that the Apostille is valid and that your documents are authentic.

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