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Document attestation
Bangladeshi documents for Saudi Arabia, e-apostilled, no embassy queue
Since 30 March 2025, Bangladeshi public documents are made valid in Saudi Arabia with an e-Apostille from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs instead of attestation at the Saudi embassy. Private documents such as board resolutions are notarised first. Send PDFs and we tell you what needs what.
- No Saudi embassy queue
- e-Apostille online
- One fixed fee
The short answerBangladeshi documents are made valid in Saudi Arabia with an apostille from Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, issued through its e-Apostille service since the Convention entered into force for Bangladesh on 30 March 2025. Private documents are notarised first, and every document is then translated into Arabic. Twelve countries, Germany and France among them, objected to Bangladesh joining. Saudi Arabia did not, so the apostille works between the two. The papers then go into your MISA registration from Bangladesh.
Document by document
Which Bangladeshi documents need what
Bangladeshi company papers go from an RJSC or issuing-authority certified copy to the e-Apostille, while the resolution and power of attorney see a notary first.
| Document | First | Then | Used for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of incorporation | RJSC certified copy | e-Apostille | MISA and the CR |
| MoA and AoA | RJSC certified copy | e-Apostille | MISA and the CR |
| Form XII list of directors | RJSC certified copy | e-Apostille | MISA and the bank |
| Trade licence and e-TIN | City corporation and NBR copies | e-Apostille | MISA file |
| Board resolution | Notary | e-Apostille | MISA, CR, bank |
| Power of attorney | Notary | e-Apostille | All Saudi filings |
Key dates
The facts behind the Bangladesh e-Apostille
The Apostille Convention entered into force for Bangladesh on 30 March 2025, more than two years after Saudi Arabia joined on 7 December 2022, and Bangladesh's MOFA has issued e-Apostilles since 23 April 2025.
30 Mar 2025Apostille Convention in force for BangladeshHCCH status table
7 Dec 2022Saudi Arabia joined the ConventionHCCH status table
23 Apr 2025MOFA began issuing e-Apostilles; each one can be checked on its e-RegisterHCCH e-APP notice
24 Oct 2023SAMA told Saudi banks to accept apostilled papers without embassy stampsSAMA Rulebook
What we handle
Document services for Bangladeshi clients
Our work on Bangladeshi documents starts with a page-by-page PDF check and ends with a certified Arabic translation, with notary and e-Apostille guidance in between.
Notarisation guidance
Which private papers need a notary first.
e-Apostille guidance
How the MOFA e-Apostille is applied for on MyGov and checked on the e-Register.
Arabic translation
Certified, names matched to passports.
Power of attorney
Worded for the exact Saudi filings.
Step by step
How a Bangladeshi document gets its e-Apostille
A Bangladeshi document is prepared in Bangladesh in three steps, ending with the MOFA e-Apostille online, before we translate and file it in Saudi Arabia. Co-owners from other countries can read the worldwide document attestation and apostille guide.
- 1Dhaka · RJSCCertified copiesCertified copies of the incorporation certificate, MoA, AoA and Form XII from RJSC.
- 2Bangladesh · notaryPrivate papers notarisedBoard resolution and power of attorney signed before a notary.
- 3Bangladesh · MOFAe-ApostilleApplied for on the MyGov e-Apostille service. MOFA in Segunbagicha, Dhaka, issues it.
- 4Saudi Arabia · usArabic translationCertified translation, names matched to passports.
- 5Saudi Arabia · usFilingMISA, the Ministry of Commerce and the bank.
Document questions
Bangladeshi documents for Saudi Arabia: your questions
Do Bangladeshi documents still go to the Saudi embassy?
Bangladeshi documents no longer go to the Saudi embassy; since 30 March 2025 MOFA apostilles them through its e-Apostille service.
Which documents need a notary first?
Private documents, mainly the board resolution and the power of attorney.
Is the e-Apostille accepted by Saudi banks?
Yes. SAMA, the Saudi central bank, told banks in 2023 to accept apostilled papers without embassy or ministry stamps, which covers the Bangladesh e-Apostille.
Do we still need an Arabic translation?
Yes. The apostille confirms the signature and seal; the content is translated into Arabic for filing.
Can we send scans first?
Yes. We check PDFs before you spend anything on stamps.
Does the apostille work with every country?
No. Twelve states objected to Bangladesh's accession, so papers for them still need legalisation. Saudi Arabia is not one of them, as the HCCH status table shows.
What did Bangladeshi documents need before March 2025?
Legalisation ending at the Saudi embassy in Dhaka. The e-Apostille replaced that chain for documents used in Saudi Arabia.
All 8 divisions
e-Apostille for documents from anywhere in Bangladesh
The e-Apostille is applied for online, so where you are in Bangladesh doesn't change the process. Once the papers are ready, they feed the Saudi LLC formation and the rest of the Bangladesh route.
Dhakae-Apostille applied online
Chattograme-Apostille applied online
Rajshahie-Apostille applied online
Khulnae-Apostille applied online
Sylhete-Apostille applied online
Barishale-Apostille applied online
Rangpure-Apostille applied online
Mymensinghe-Apostille applied online
Non-resident BangladeshisIn the Gulf, UK or Malaysia
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Have your Bangladeshi papers checked first
Send PDFs of your RJSC papers and resolution. You get the notary and e-Apostille list within one working day.