UK documents for Saudi Arabia, notarised and apostilled
A Saudi authority, employer or business has asked for a UK document. Saudi Arabia is a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so for eligible public documents the UK FCDO apostille replaces embassy legalisation. We check your document and complete the UK steps for a fixed fee.
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The route for Saudi Arabia at a glance
- Party to the Hague Apostille ConventionThe HCCH records entry into force for Saudi Arabia on 7 December 2022. For eligible public documents, the apostille replaces consular legalisation of the signature or seal.
- Not every document is coveredSome administrative documents directly concerned with commercial or customs operations are excluded from the Convention.
- Check any Saudi stepCheck any Saudi Embassy, cultural or Ministry of Foreign Affairs requirement before proceeding.
- TranslationAsk the Saudi recipient whether an Arabic translation is required.
Fixed fees from £95 plus VAT per document. We confirm the route and the full fee in writing before you pay.
- Powers of attorney
- Company documents
- Certified copies
- UK public certificates
What your document needs for Saudi Arabia
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Check the document and its destination
Tell us the purpose, who will receive it and whether they require an original or a certified copy. The Convention does not cover every document. Some administrative documents directly concerned with commercial or customs operations are excluded.
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Notarise where necessary
A power of attorney, company document or certified copy may need a notarial act. Some UK public certificates may qualify for a UK FCDO apostille without notarisation.
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UK FCDO apostille
The FCDO checks the signature, stamp or seal. The apostille authenticates that signature, stamp or seal, not the document’s contents.
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Check any further step
For an eligible document covered by the Convention, a valid UK FCDO apostille replaces consular legalisation of the signature or seal. Other document categories or recipient requirements may need a different process. Check any Saudi Embassy, cultural or Ministry of Foreign Affairs requirement before proceeding.
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Translation
Ask the Saudi recipient whether an Arabic translation is required, who may provide it and whether it needs certification. Its place in the sequence depends on the matter.
The fee you are quoted is the fee you pay
Notarised and apostilled, per document
| Power of attorney, notarised and apostilled | £230 |
|---|---|
| Company document, notarised and apostilled | £245 |
| Court order, notarised and apostilled | £190 |
| Degree certificate or transcript, notarised and apostilledplus the university’s verification fee at cost, confirmed before you pay | £190 |
| Birth, marriage or death certificate (GRO), apostille only | £95 |
Plus VAT. Including the UK FCDO fee. Urgent or e-apostille add £30 per document. Next-day UK delivery £25 per order.
Notary appointment only
| Personal documents and powers of attorneyin person; by video from £195 | £135 |
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| Business and property documentsin person; by video from £195 | £150 |
| Certified copy of a passport or identity documentin person or by video | £95 |
Plus VAT, per document. Out of hours, 7 days a week, from £195. Embassy or consular, translation and courier charges are quoted in writing before you proceed.
Three ways to get it done
Online by video
For signatories in England and Wales, where the act, the document and the receiving authority allow it. From £195 plus VAT.
Book a video appointment →In person, Gray’s Inn Road
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Book at our office →By post, courier or by hand
Already signed, or a UK certificate that only needs an apostille? Post, courier or hand-deliver the original to us and we take it from there.
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Documents for Saudi Arabia
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Does Saudi Arabia accept UK FCDO apostilles?
Yes. The Apostille Convention applies to Saudi Arabia. Its rules apply to eligible public documents, not every document or every requirement of the receiving organisation.
Does every UK document need a Saudi Embassy stamp?
No. For an eligible document covered by the Convention, a valid UK FCDO apostille replaces consular legalisation of the signature or seal. Check the route for documents outside its scope.
Will I need an Arabic translation?
This depends on the document and recipient. Check the required language, translator and certification before arranging it.
Can I attend online?
Possibly, if you are in England and Wales. The Notary checks whether the act and document are suitable and whether the recipient accepts the format. An appointment at our Gray’s Inn Road office may be needed.
How much will it cost in total?
Notarisation and the UK FCDO apostille are fixed fees per document, set out in the table above: for example, a power of attorney notarised and apostilled is £230 plus VAT, including the FCDO fee. Any embassy or consular, translation or courier charges for Saudi Arabia are quoted in writing before you proceed, so you know the full cost before you pay.
How long does it take?
Notary appointments are usually available the same day, with 2 hours’ notice. A standard UK FCDO apostille takes 3 working days, an urgent apostille 1 working day, and an e-apostille usually arrives within 24 hours.
How do I get the finished document back?
Collect it from our Gray’s Inn Road office, or choose next-day UK delivery for £25 plus VAT per order. International courier is quoted in writing. E-apostilles are emailed.
Sources and checks
Last checked: 3 November 2026. GOV.UK: Get your document legalised; HCCH: Apostille Convention status table; HCCH: Convention text; Saudi Embassy in the UK. The Saudi Embassy landing page did not set out the document route. The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs document ratification service page could not be read, so no specific Ministry procedure is asserted.
Requirements are set by the receiving organisation and the authorities in Saudi Arabia. We confirm the route for your document before you pay.
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