FAA Airman Certificate · Saudi Arabia
FAA Airman Certificate Apostille for Saudi Arabia
Route, timeline, translation and price for using a FAA Airman Certificate in Saudi Arabia — based on the official Hague Convention status table.
Quick answer
Saudi Arabia accepts a U.S. apostille. Your FAA Airman Certificate needs one apostille from the U.S. Department of State — 10–12 business days with us. Certified Arabic translation required.
- Route
- Apostille — one step
- Hague member since
- 7 December 2022
- Issuing authority
- Federal Aviation Administration
- Translation
- Certified Arabic translation required.
Is Saudi Arabia a Hague Convention country?
Yes. The Apostille Convention has been in force for Saudi Arabia since 7 December 2022, and for the United States since 15 October 1981 — so a U.S. apostille is accepted in Saudi Arabia with no embassy step.
That date matters. Before 7 December 2022, U.S. documents for Saudi Arabia had to go through embassy legalization, and instructions written before then — including some older guides and consulate pages — are now out of date.
The route to Saudi Arabia
A FAA Airman Certificate is issued by Federal Aviation Administration, a federal authority, so it is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — never by a state office. For Saudi Arabia, that apostille is the finish line.
People most often send documents to Saudi Arabia for employment visas and professional licensing. Receiving offices set their own requirements, so confirm what yours asks for — we’ll help you read it.
About the FAA Airman Certificate
How to apostille an FAA airman (pilot) certificate for foreign license conversion and airline employment.
You obtain this from Federal Aviation Administration. We can’t request it on your behalf, but once you have it, we handle everything through to delivery in Saudi Arabia.
Timeline and price
| Stage | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of State apostille | 10–12 business days | Hand-delivered in Washington, D.C. |
| Certified translation | Alongside | Ordered with the authentication so nothing waits in sequence |
| Return shipping | 1–3 days in the U.S. | Tracked courier; worldwide delivery available |
Price: $299 per document, government fees and U.S. shipping included.
Translation for Saudi Arabia
Certified Arabic translation required. We coordinate certified translation alongside the authentication so the document arrives ready to file.
How it works
Confirm the route
Tell us you’re sending a FAA Airman Certificate to Saudi Arabia. We confirm route, price and timing before any payment.
Get the document to us
Ship it to us with tracking (we send the address when we confirm your order), or drop it off by appointment at our West Palm Beach or Miami office.
Pre-submission review
We check it against authentication requirements to catch the problems that cause rejections.
Department of State
Hand-delivered to the Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C.
Certified translation
Arranged alongside so it arrives ready to file in Saudi Arabia.
Delivery
Returned to you by tracked courier, or sent directly to your recipient in Saudi Arabia.
Sources: HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (checked October 2026) · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document.
FAA Airman Certificate for Saudi Arabia — FAQ
Is Saudi Arabia part of the Hague Apostille Convention?
Yes. The Convention has been in force for Saudi Arabia since 7 December 2022, so a U.S. apostille is accepted there directly.
How long does it take to prepare a FAA Airman Certificate for Saudi Arabia?
About 10–12 business days for the U.S. Department of State apostille, plus return shipping. Certified translation runs alongside.
How much does it cost to send a FAA Airman Certificate to Saudi Arabia?
$299 per document, with government fees and U.S. shipping included. We confirm your exact price before any payment.
Do I need a translation for Saudi Arabia?
Certified Arabic translation required. We can arrange certified translation with your order.
Can you get the FAA Airman Certificate for me?
No — you obtain it from Federal Aviation Administration first. Once you have it, we handle the rest.
Do I have to be in the United States?
No. Most Saudi Arabia orders are handled entirely by mail, and we can ship the finished document anywhere.
Related: FAA Airman Certificate — full guide · All documents for Saudi Arabia · Apostille vs. embassy legalization · Why apostilles get rejected
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