Saudi Arabia Embassy Attestation for Degree Certificate – For Nurses
🎯 Purpose:
To legally validate your Nursing Degree Certificate so that it is accepted by Saudi authorities such as SCFHS (Saudi Commission for Health Specialties), MOH hospitals, and employers across Saudi Arabia.
📋 Step-by-Step Attestation Process
- HRD Attestation (State Level) (Optional but recommended)
✅ Done by the respective State Education Department (where your college/university is located) - MEA Attestation (Central Govt)
✅ Proceed by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), New Delhi - Saudi Embassy Attestation (Final Step)
✅ Done at the Saudi Embassy in New Delhi or Consulate in Mumbai
📄 Documents Required
Original Nursing Degree Certificate
Passport copy (front & back)
Mark sheets / Transcript (sometimes required)
Authorization letter (if using an agency)
Passport-size photo (as required)
⏳ Time Required
Normal Processing: 10–15 working days
Express Processing: 5–7 working days (extra charges may apply)
💰 Typical Cost (as of 2025)
₹6,500 – ₹10,000
(Depends on your state, urgency, and agent service charges)
💡 Combo discounts available for bundling with:
Nursing Council Registration Attestation
Experience Certificate Attestation
Transcript Attestation
⚠️ Important Notes
Follow proper sequence: HRD → MEA → Saudi Embassy
Double-check that names match across passport and certificates
Ensure clean, original, undamaged documents
Required for Dataflow, SCFHS licensing, and visa processing
✅ Pro Tip for Nurses:
Bundle attestation with Dataflow & Prometric processing to speed up your Saudi job application.
Many recruiters and employers prefer nurses who submit all documents in advance.