After HRD and MEA attestation, degree and diploma certificates for Saudi Arabia must pass through the Saudi Cultural Mission's MOSADAQA verification — direct confirmation from your university — before the Saudi Embassy applies final attestation. We coordinate the entire process for you.
MOSADAQA (مصادقة) is the Arabic term for the verification carried out by the Saudi Cultural Attaché — the Cultural Office of the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, also referred to as the Saudi Cultural Mission (SACM). For degree, diploma and other educational certificates issued in India, this office writes directly to the issuing university or board to confirm that the qualification was awarded genuinely, before the certificate is forwarded for Saudi Embassy attestation.
This step exists specifically to prevent fraudulent degrees from being used for Saudi work permits, professional licensing, and education visas. It typically applies after your certificate has already cleared State HRD attestation and MEA attestation in New Delhi.
MOSADAQA is one stage in a five-step chain. We manage every step end-to-end so you don't have to deal with multiple departments separately.
Degree authenticated by the State HRD department where it was issued.
Ministry of External Affairs stamp applied in New Delhi.
Cultural Attaché emails your university to verify the degree directly.
Your university/board replies, confirming the certificate is genuine.
Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia applies the final attestation stamp.
The Saudi Cultural Mission verifies regular, university-issued degrees directly with the institution. Confirming your degree type before submission avoids wasted time and non-refundable fees.
Already attested by State HRD and MEA
Covering all years/semesters of study
Colour scan, relevant pages
Confirming regular/full-time mode of study, if requested
If verification is for an employment visa
Authorizing us to process on your behalf
Timelines vary based on how quickly your university responds to the Cultural Mission's verification request.
| Stage | Typical Timeline | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| HRD + MEA Attestation | 5–8 working days | Completed before MOSADAQA submission |
| Saudi Cultural Mission (MOSADAQA) | 7–20 working days | Depends entirely on university response time |
| Saudi Embassy Attestation | 3–5 working days | After MOSADAQA clearance |
| Total (Degree Certificates) | 18–30 working days | Faster with prompt university reply |
MOSADAQA is the verification carried out by the Saudi Cultural Mission on educational certificates, mainly degrees and diplomas, before Saudi Embassy attestation. The Cultural Mission contacts your issuing university directly to confirm the certificate is genuine.
It applies to degree, diploma, and other educational certificates used for Saudi employment, residence, or education visas — after HRD and MEA attestation and before Saudi Embassy attestation.
Generally, the Cultural Mission verifies regular, full-time degrees only. Private or correspondence degrees are frequently not accepted, so it's important to confirm your degree category with us before submission, since fees are non-refundable.
It depends on how quickly your university responds to the verification request — typically adding 7 to 20 working days on top of standard HRD and MEA timelines.
Once verified, your certificate proceeds to the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia in India for final attestation. After arrival in Saudi Arabia, a further MOFA stamp is often required — we can guide you on this step too.
No. We submit and track the case on your behalf. However, since the verification email goes to your university, you may need to follow up with your university's exam cell or registrar to ensure a timely reply — we'll tell you exactly when and who to contact.
Free consultation. Transparent pricing. We track your university's response for you.
