Saudi Embassy in New Delhi Now Requires HRD Attestation
for Saudi Business Visit Visa Applications in India
The Saudi government is increasingly mandating pre-verification of
educational documents from respective States/province for
professionals to enter in the Kingdom, and this requirement is now extending to
Indian Business Visit Visa applicants, especially those with higher
professional designations.
A Recent shift in Saudi Arabia's visa and accreditation policy has been introduced
again by Saudi Govt., As per new rule Pre-verification of educational documents,
which involves the attestation from Ministry of Education (MOE) or State HRD Attestation followed by QR or Online Apostille from
MEA, India is now essentially mandatory for Indian professionals
seeking Business Visit Visas for Saudi Arabia from 15th Nov. 2025
onwards.
Impact on Saudi Arabia Business Visa Process for
Indians
While the strictest rules already exist for Work Visas, the Embassy requires the same level
of attested documentation for Business Visas also professional title. If the professional
title on the Invitation Letter matches an educational qualification, the attested
and pre-verified degree is a standard part of the application file.
Key Takeaway: If your business visit involves a professional designation
based on a university degree/diploma, you must now factor in the time and cost for the
complete multi-step attestation process, including Mosadaqa
pre-verification, to ensure smooth visa approval.
Breakdown of Degree Attestation for
Saudi Arabia for Indian Professionals:
- State HRD Attestation:
Attestation by the concern State Human Resource Development (State HRD Attestation) or equivalent state department where the document was issued.
This stage serves as an essential pre-authentication of the educational certificates
from concern University/ Board/ organization. Wherein the concern issuing authority will
share verification report of the certificate and final HRD Stamping will be done at the
backside of the document.
- Online Apostille for Saudi Arabia:
The final Attestation stage is obtaining by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA),
Government of India (often issued as an Apostille with a QR code). The document must
have an Online Apostille Sticker from MEA in Home country to apply for
Saudi Arabia Business Visa for Indian professionals.
Why Saudi Govt. made State HRD Attestation on Indian documents mandatory for professional applicants?
The Saudi government implements this for business visitors in professional roles to:
- Ensure Credibility: To verify the authenticity of the visitor's
academic certificates, ensuring that the person attending meetings or consultations with
a specialized title genuinely holds that particularly qualification.
- Maintain Standards: Uphold professional quality in line with Saudi
Vision 2030 goals.
- Prevent Misuse: Reduce attempts to enter on a short-term business visa
and later convert it to a work visa without proper vetting.
Key Documents to apply a Business
Visa for Saudi Arabia
For an Indian professional applying for a Saudi Business Visa, the required
document list now includes:
- Electronic Invitation Letter: A letter of invitation must be approved
by the Saudi Chamber of Commerce and Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) is
required. The Designation mentioned should be relevant to the degree the applicant
holds.
- Company Registration: Copy of company registration from Saudi
counterpart must be align with the documents.
- Covering Letter: From the Indian sponsor company, which
MUST state the applicant's designation and purpose of their travel to
Saudi Arabia along with passport details.
- Chamber Recommendation Letter: A letter of recommendation required from
Indian Chamber confirming commercial status of the sponsor company.
- Educational Certificate: A color copy of the relevant
educational qualification (Degree/Diploma) that supports the professional
designation mentioned in the invitation letter. This document is typically required to
be duly attested by the State HRD Attestation and Online MEA Apostille for Saudi
Arabia in India.
- Original Passport: A valid passport with at least 6 months validity is
required.
- Passport Size Photos: 2 latest passport size photos with white
background is required. Both ears should be visible and applicant shouldn’t wearing any
spectacles or hat.
How to get State HRD Attestation of
your Indian Educational certificates for Saudi Business and Work Visa stamping in India
- Since the process for State HRD Attestation for Saudi Arabia required for Saudi visas is
complex and strictly, it is highly recommended to use a reputable, MEA-authorized
attestation agency like SUBLIME Attestation that liaises between the applicant and the
respective state HRD departments to expedite the work.
- We have the knowledge and contacts to navigate the varying requirements of each state's
HRD section and ensure the documents are attested accurately for the final Saudi
Embassy/Consulate approval.
At SUBLIME Attestation, Being an authorized service provider for Saudi Arabia Embassy
Attestation in New Delhi and Mumbai and Visa Services, we make process simpler,
easier and cost effective. We hold authorization from Saudi Embassy in India for both New
Delhi and Mumbai Submission.
Hence If your visit to Saudi Arabia involves a professional designation based on a university
/ board degree/ diploma/ Course completion, you must factor in the time and cost for the
complete multi-step attestation process, including the State HRD Attestation and
Online Apostille for Saudi Arabia. At the end, submitting the attested
educational degree is a standard, and often a mandatory part of your business visa filing
for the Saudi Embassy.
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