FBI Background Check · Saudi Arabia
FBI Background Check Apostille for Saudi Arabia
Route, timeline, translation and price for using a FBI Background Check in Saudi Arabia — based on the official Hague Convention status table.
Quick answer
Saudi Arabia accepts a U.S. apostille. Your FBI Background Check 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 Bureau of Investigation
- 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embassy legalization, and instructions written before then — including some older guides and consulate pages — are now out of date.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 FBI Background Check is issued by Federal Bureau of Investigation, 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 FBI Background Check
How to apostille an FBI background check for use abroad.
Already have your FBI report? Mail it to us exactly as issued and we prepare it for Saudi Arabia. Don’t have it yet? Get it in person, by appointment, at our West Palm Beach and Miami offices, or request it directly from the FBI — see how to get an FBI background check.
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.
Need the FBI check itself? We take fingerprints and run FBI checks in person, by appointment, at our West Palm Beach and Miami offices — $399 including the apostille. Already have your report? Mail it to us.
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 FBI Background Check 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.
FBI Background Check 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 FBI Background Check 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 FBI Background Check 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 FBI Background Check for me?
In person, yes: we take fingerprints and run FBI checks by appointment at our West Palm Beach and Miami offices. If you already have your report, mail it to us and we prepare it for Saudi Arabia.
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: FBI Background Check — full guide · All documents for Saudi Arabia · Apostille vs. embassy legalization · Why apostilles get rejected
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