Istiqdam Office Family Visa | Required Attestation Before Applying | 2025
- Jeddah Translation Office
- 4 days ago
- 3 min read
Everything You Must Prepare Before Submitting Your Istiqdam Family Visa Application
Applying to Istiqdam Office Family Visa is a major step for many expatriates in Saudi Arabia who want to bring their spouse or children to the Kingdom. But before you visit the Istiqdam office or submit your documents, you must prepare a set of mandatory attestations to avoid rejection or delays.
In this guide, we explain all the documents that require attestation, who must attest them, and how a certified and sworn translation office—such as JCT Translation Office—can help you complete the process smoothly.
What Is Attestation for Istiqdam?
Attestation means confirming that your official documents are authentic and valid for use in Saudi Arabia. For family visa applications, attestation is required from several authorities—both in your home country and inside Saudi Arabia.
Without attested documents, your Istiqdam application will be rejected immediately, even if all other requirements are met.
Documents That Require Attestation Before Applying to Istiqdam
1. Marriage Certificate
To apply for a family visa for your spouse, your marriage certificate must be:
Attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in your home country
Attested by the Saudi Embassy or Consulate in your home country
Attested again by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) after arriving in Saudi Arabia
Translated into Arabic by a certified & sworn translator in Saudi Arabia
2. Birth Certificates of Children
Birth certificates must go through the same chain of attestation:
Home country foreign affairs
Saudi Embassy
MOFA Saudi Arabia
Translated into Arabic by a certified & sworn translator in Saudi Arabia
3. Degree or Diploma Certificate
Home country foreign affairs
Saudi Embassy + Saudi Cultural Attaché in your country
MOFA Saudi Arabia
Translated into Arabic by a certified & sworn translator in Saudi Arabia
Why Is Attestation Required Before Applying to Istiqdam Office Family Visa?
Saudi authorities require attestation to:
Verify that your documents are genuine
Ensure the translation matches the original
Protect against forged documents
Maintain accurate family records in government systems
Skipping attestation will almost always result in application rejection.
Certified Attestation & Translation Services in Saudi Arabia
For Istiqdam, Arabic translation must be sworn (محلف) and stamped by a certified translation office.
At JCT Translation Office, we provide:
Certified & sworn Arabic translations
Document preparation for Istiqdam
Guidance on attestation steps
Fast turnaround for urgent applications
Correct translation is crucial—any mismatch between the original and Arabic translation may delay your visa.
Checklist: Attestation Before Submitting Your Istiqdam Family Visa Application
Document | Attest in Home Country | Attest at Saudi Embassy | Attest at MOFA (Saudi) | Sworn Arabic Translation |
Marriage Certificate | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Birth Certificate | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Degree or Diploma Certificate | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ | ✔️ |
Common Mistakes That Cause Istiqdam Rejection
❌ Submitting unauthenticated certificates❌ Missing embassy attestation❌ Using non-certified translators❌ Differences between English and Arabic names❌ Not validating documents at Saudi MOFA before visiting Istiqdam
How JCT Translation Office Helps You
We support clients across Saudi Arabia with:
Sworn (محلف) Arabic translations
Guidance on attestation steps
Visa-related document support
Free consultation before you submit your Istiqdam file
➡️ Avoid rejection—get your documents attested and translated correctly the first time.
Need Attestation or Translation for Istiqdam?
Contact JCT Translation Office today for certified translation services tailored to Saudi visa requirements.
#Istiqdam #IstiqdamRequirements #FamilyVisaSaudi #SaudiFamilyVisa #MOFAAttestation #SaudiEmbassyAttestation #DocumentAttestationSaudi #IstiqdamFamilyVisa #SaudiVisaServices #AttestationServices #MarriageCertificateAttestation #BirthCertificateAttestation #CertifiedTranslationSaudi #ArabicSwornTranslation #SaudiExpatGuide #SaudiVisaProcess #SaudiMOFA #VisaApprovalSaudi #SaudiArabiaExpat #SaudiVisaHelp
Comments