FBI Background Check Apostille for Saudi Arabia
An apostille for an FBI Background Check is required to ensure that U.S.-issued criminal history documents are officially recognized for legal, employment, and regulatory use in the Saudi Arabia.
This process verifies the authenticity of signatures, seals, and the authority of the issuing federal agency, allowing the document to be accepted for employment, residency, licensing, and other official purposes within the Kingdom.
Eligible Document Description
An FBI Background Check is an official federal document issued by the Federal Bureau of Investigation confirming an individual’s criminal history record within the United States.
It typically includes:
Individual’s name and identification details
Fingerprint-based verification
Criminal history results (if any)
Authorized federal signatures and official seals
Federal Documents Processing Time & Fees.
| Service | Fees | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Service fee | $62 | - |
| U.S. Department of State fee | $20 | 9 |
| U.S. Arab chamber of commerce stamp | $35 | 1 |
| Total | $117 | 10 business days |
Apostille Process
Federally issued FBI Background Checks are authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. Once completed, an apostille is attached, making the document legally recognized for official use in the Saudi Arabia.
This apostille replaces embassy legalization and ensures international acceptance under the Hague Apostille Convention.
Important Notes
Documents without proper federal authentication cannot be apostilled.
Altered, incomplete, or improperly certified documents will be rejected.
An apostille confirms only the authenticity of signatures and seals, not the accuracy or completeness of the criminal history record.
Applicants should confirm all legal and regulatory requirements with the relevant authorities in Saudi Arabia before submission.