How much does it cost to legalise a Affidavit for the Saudi Arabia embassy?

Embassy consular fee 100-500 SAR + Thai MFA legalization (THB 200–400) + certified translation (THB 800–1,500/page) + NYC Legal service fee สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่ — typically THB 6,000–12,000 all-in.

How long does the Saudi Arabia legalization take?

Thai MFA 2–3 days + Embassy of Saudi Arabia 10-21 วัน — 7–21 business days end to end, with express options where the mission allows.

Do I need the Thai MFA stamp before the Saudi Arabia embassy?

Yes — every Thai document must be legalised by the Department of Consular Affairs (Chaeng Watthana) before the Embassy of Saudi Arabia will authenticate it.

Does the Affidavit need to be translated first?

In most cases yes — the Affidavit must be translated into a language the Saudi Arabia mission accepts, certified by an MFA-recognised translator, then legalised together with the original.

What is a legalised Affidavit used for in Saudi Arabia?

Visa and immigration filings, marriage, study, employment, pensions and legal matters. Popular documents at this mission: Embassy Legalization, Arabic Translation.

Can I apostille a Thai Affidavit instead of using the Saudi Arabia embassy?

No. Thailand is not part of the Hague Apostille system for this route, so a Thai Affidavit for Saudi Arabia must go through Thai MFA legalization and then Embassy of Saudi Arabia authentication — not an apostille.

Do I need to appear in person at the Saudi Arabia embassy?

In most cases no — NYC Legal submits and collects on your behalf with an authorisation letter. A few document types (e.g. certain declarations) may require your signature, and we will tell you in advance if so.

How recent must my Affidavit be for Saudi Arabia?

Many missions expect the underlying Affidavit to be issued within the last 3–6 months. We confirm the current requirement for the Saudi Arabia embassy at booking so you don't legalise a document that will be rejected as stale.

What does a legalised Affidavit for Saudi Arabia cost in total?

Typically THB 6,000–12,000 all-in: Saudi Arabia consular fee (100-500 SAR), MFA legalization (THB 200–400), certified translation (THB 800–1,500/page) and our service fee (สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่). You get an exact quote up front.

Can you ship the finished Affidavit outside Thailand?

Yes. We deliver a scanned PDF immediately and courier the legalised original by EMS or DHL to any address in Saudi Arabia or worldwide.

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Affidavit Legalization — Embassy of Saudi Arabia

One-stop service — certified translation + Thai MFA + Embassy of Saudi Arabia at ถนนสาทรใต้

Affidavit → Embassy of Saudi Arabia: step summary
Step	Turnaround	Cost
Translate Affidavit	1–3 days	THB 800–1,500 / page
Thai MFA legalization	2–3 days	THB 200–400
Embassy of Saudi Arabia	10-21 วัน	100-500 SAR
NYC Legal service	—	สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่
Estimated total	7–21 days	THB 6,000–12,000

Legalising a Thai Affidavit for Saudi Arabia

If you are relocating to, studying in, marrying in, or doing business with Saudi Arabia, your Thai Affidavit will only be accepted once it carries both the Thai MFA legalization stamp and the Saudi Arabia embassy authentication. We prepare the certified translation, secure the consular stamp in Chaeng Watthana, and submit the file to the Saudi Arabia mission at ถนนสาทรใต้ on your behalf.

Why the legalization chain is required

The reason the chain exists is verification of authenticity across jurisdictions. The Saudi Arabia embassy will not read your Thai Affidavit directly; instead it relies on the Thai MFA to vouch for the signature and seal of the Thai issuing authority (or the certified translator). This is why skipping the MFA step is the single most common cause of embassy rejection — the mission simply has nothing to authenticate against.

Certified translation requirements

Translation is not optional cosmetic work — it is part of the legal instrument. For Saudi Arabia, the Affidavit translation must mirror every seal, marginal note and signature block of the Thai original. Our translators reproduce the full layout, then attach a signed certificate of accuracy that the Legalization Division will authenticate.

Transparent, itemised pricing

Costs are itemised, never bundled opaquely. Expect the Saudi Arabia consular fee (100-500 SAR), the MFA legalization fee (THB 200–400 standard), translation (THB 800–1,500/page), and our handling fee (สอบถามเจ้าหน้าที่). We quote the exact total up front — including courier — so there are no counter-side surprises when your Affidavit reaches the Saudi Arabia mission.

Realistic timelines you can plan around

Turnaround is the sum of the chain: translation (1–3 days) + MFA (2–3 days) + Embassy of Saudi Arabia (10-21 วัน). We sequence these to overlap wherever possible and track each counter daily. For genuinely urgent Affidavit files we will tell you honestly whether your deadline is achievable before you pay.

What a legalised Affidavit is used for

A legalised Affidavit is commonly required by Saudi Arabia for immigration and visa applications, marriage registration, family reunification, university admission, employment and work authorisation, pension and social-security claims, property or inheritance matters, and company registration. The most requested documents at the Saudi Arabia mission include Embassy Legalization, Arabic Translation.

Common mistakes we help you avoid

Rejections usually come from small, avoidable errors: an expired Affidavit, a translation that omits an official annotation, a name that reads differently from the passport, or a document submitted to the Saudi Arabia embassy out of sequence. We verify document freshness, translation completeness and stamp order before anything is lodged.

Why work with NYC Legal

Our value is certainty. We know the Saudi Arabia mission's current requirements for a Affidavit, we use MFA-recognised translators, and we sequence the chain correctly the first time. That means no repeat consular fees, no missed deadlines, and a document your Saudi Arabia counterpart will accept without objection.

Full legalization chain

Step	Where	Time	Note
1. Certified translation	NYC Legal — MFA-recognised translator	1–3 days	Affidavit translated into an accepted language, full layout mirrored
2. MFA legalization	Dept. of Consular Affairs, Chaeng Watthana	2–3 days	Authenticates translator / issuing signature; express ~THB 800
3. Saudi Arabia embassy authentication	Embassy of Saudi Arabia, ถนนสาทรใต้	10-21 วัน	Consular fee 100-500 SAR; confirms the MFA stamp
4. Return / courier	NYC Legal	1–2 days	PDF scan immediately + original by EMS/DHL worldwide

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