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Degree Attestation for Saudi Arabia

If you are a Pakistani Citizen then you must get a degree attestation for Saudi Arabia from all relevant authorities in Pakistan before looking to move to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Major Factors affecting your decision to move to Saudi Arabia

It is a complex process, and your university and mode of study affect your decision to move to Saudi Arabia. If you have attended regular classes with a proven record, only then are you eligible to go to Saudi Arabia on an employment visa. If you have completed your degree by any of the following methods, there is 0 chance of your job application approval from the Saudi Human Resource department:

  1. Private degree (without attending classes)
  2. Distant Learning (Not attended classes physically)
  3. Affiliate college with no proven attendance record.

In short, you must have attended regular classes, and the record shall be verifiable.

Degree Attestation for Saudi Arabia

Degree Attestation process for Saudi Arabia

The Process is very complex; we are breaking it down into simple steps mentioned below.

Step 1: You must first complete  degree attestation from HEC (online E report)

Step 2:  For degree attestation from MOFA. Before 11 May 2026, the degree was attested on the back side. Now e report of HEC in PDF shall be printed, and then in hard copy shall be submitted in mofa Pakistan for the QR Code

Step 3:  MOSADAQA Attestation and Saudi Embassy Verification.

Fee and Time for Degree Attestation for Saudi Arabia

  1. 95000 Cost for a degree from Punjab University, AIOU and Karachi university and the time is 1 to 2 months
  2. 85000 Cost for Degrees from other universities, and the time is 20 working days

Documents required for Degree Attestation from Saudi Embassy in Pakistan

Scanned PDF

  1. CNIC front and back scanned
  2. Passport scanned
  3. Degree front back Scanned (HEC and MOFA Attested)
  4. Transcript
  5. Degree fee verification, bank Voucher from the university bank

Hard copy required

Degree and transcript only in the original to be submitted in Saudi Embassy after the Saudi culture attestation

The following details are also required in addition

  1. Email ID
  2. Cell Number
  3. Attendance starts and finishes date (Day, month, year format)
  4. CGPA
  5. Semester-based or annual?
  6. Duration of Degree 
  7. Campus?
  8. How many total passports do you have, including valid and expired ones? Do you have all of those soft copies?

All the above details are mandatory.

Checklist before documents arranging

  1. Make sure that you have a proper record of attendance of regular classes.
  2. Your name and your father’s name exactly match on CNIC, Passport, Degree and transcript.
  3. Check with your university how much the fee is for doing the Saudi culture online email reply. Ask them to submit the fee to their bank or online and provide us PDF. Some of the fees of different universities are mentioned below:
    1. Punjab University – 8000 PKR
    2. AIOU – 100 US Dollar
    3. UET – 2500 PKR
    4. Karachi University – 8000 PKR
    5. Preston University – 2000 PKR
    6. Arid Agriculture – 1300 PKR
    7. Superior University – 2000 PKR
    8. University of Wah – 5640 PKR
    9. University of Lahore — 400 PKR

Note: We can only guide you as a service provider; it is the client’s job to submit the verification fee in university

  1. Make sure you have all previous expired passports and scanned copies of the front pages. It is not required, but in our experience of 3 years of doing this, one degree was rejected, not providing 1 expired passport scanned copy of an expired passport.
  2. If you have got HEC and MOFA Attestation, and there is a family name like Malik, Khan is added on some documents and on some documents it’s missing, it’s 100 percent objection. You must have the exact match of the name and the father name.
  3. Make sure that your degree is online verifiable for HEC by clicking on the link. If it is not, get it corrected before submission by visiting the HEC Office.

Saudi Embassy Degree Attestation Sample

Degree Attestation Sample from Saudi Embassy Pakistan

FAQS

1. Why are distance learning degrees not accepted in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Arabia has strict educational verification requirements. Many employers and government authorities prefer degrees obtained through regular on-campus study. Distance learning or online degrees may not be accepted if they do not meet the recognition criteria of the Saudi authorities or the employer. Acceptance depends on the university, the program, and the specific requirements of the Saudi employer or licensing authority.

2. Why are Punjab University degrees difficult to verify by email for Saudi Arabia?

Punjab University receives a high volume of verification requests from employers, embassies, and attestation agencies. As a result, email verification responses can sometimes be delayed. In some cases, manual record verification or additional documentation may also be required, which extends the processing time. Timely follow-up with the university can help avoid unnecessary delays.

3. Why do some universities charge verification fees while others do not?

Every university has its own verification policy. Some universities charge an official verification fee to cover administrative processing, while others verify without any additional cost. The fee structure depends entirely on the university’s regulations and may also vary according to the type of document being verified.

4. Can I complete the degree attestation for Saudi Arabia myself?

Yes. You can complete the entire attestation process yourself by visiting the relevant authorities, including the issuing university, the Higher Education Commission (HEC), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), and the Saudi Embassy or the designated legalization authority, if applicable. However, the process can be time-consuming and may require multiple visits, appointments, and document verification steps. Many applicants prefer using a professional attestation service to save time and avoid processing errors.

5. Who is the best service provider for Saudi Embassy degree attestation?

Vital Attestation is the best service provider is one that offers transparent pricing, experienced document handling, regular status updates, secure document collection and delivery, and a proven track record in processing Saudi Embassy attestation cases. Before selecting a provider, check customer reviews, processing experience, and whether they clearly explain the required documents, estimated processing time, and official charges.

6. Why are there so many objections during degree attestation for Saudi Arabia?

Objections can arise for several reasons, including incomplete documents, mismatched personal information, incorrect spellings, unverified academic records, missing transcripts, damaged certificates, or failure to meet the requirements of the university, HEC, MOFA, or the Saudi authorities. Ensuring that all documents are complete, accurate, and verified before submission significantly reduces the chances of delays or objections.

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