Mosadaqa in Saudi Arabia: A complete guide to verifying your diplomas without error

Official update

If you wish to work, study or pursue a profession in Saudi Arabia, one step is now essential: Mosadaqa verification.

If misunderstood or neglected, it can lead to significant visa, Iqama or hiring delays.
Here is a clear, up-to-date guide based on official information to understand and successfully complete this procedure.

📌 1. Definition: What is Mosadaqa?

There Mosadaqa (مصادقة) is the official Saudi system allowing:

👉 Verify the authenticity of foreign diplomas
👉 Issue an electronic certificate recognized throughout the Kingdom

She is :

• Supervised by the Ministry of Education
• Accessible via the official portal: https://mosadaqa.sa
• Entirely digital (without paper or stamp)

🎯 2. Why is the Mosadaqa obligatory?

Saudi Arabia requires this verification in order to:

• Ensuring the skill level of expatriate workers
• Combating fake diplomas
• Strengthening the quality of the labour market (Vision 2030)

👉 Without a valid Mosadaqa:

• ❌ Refusal or blocking of work visa
• ❌ Delay or refusal of Iqama
• ❌ Diploma not recognized
• ❌ Refusal of registration in certain professional organizations

👤 3. Who should do the Mosadaqa?

The procedure generally involves:

• Expatriates wishing to work in Saudi Arabia
• Regulated professionals (health, engineering, accounting, etc.)
• Foreign students
• Private sector employees subject to verification

📌 Relevant qualifications:

• License
• Master
• Doctorate

⚠️ Important rule: validation must be in order

Bachelor → Master → Doctorate

🌍 4. Countries covered (International coverage)

In 2026, Mosadaqa covers:

• More than 150 countries
• Through Saudi cultural missions

👉 The majority of foreign diplomas are eligible (France, Morocco, Egypt, UK, USA, etc.)

⚙️ 5. Complete step-by-step procedure

1. Account creation

On the official website: https://mosadaqa.sa

2. Submitting the application

Add:

• Diploma
• University information
• scanned documents

3. Verification by Mosadaqa

👉 The system contacts your university directly

4. Awaiting validation

👉 Longest step (depends on the institution)

5. Receipt of the certificate

• Certificate 100% electronic
• No stamp (normal)

📄 6. Required documents

Commonly requested:

• Diploma (scanned copy)
• Transcripts
• Passport
• Identity document
• Proof of payment

👉 Special case:

• Married women → marriage certificate (if name different)

⚠️ 7. Common mistake to absolutely avoid

👉 The name must be exactly the same on:

• Diploma
• Passport
• Official documents

❌ Any difference = refusal or delay

⏱️ 8. Deadlines in 2026

• Fast: 2 to 4 weeks
• Average: 1 to 2 months
• Slow: up to 3 months

👉 The timeframe depends primarily on:

• Your university's responsiveness
• The quality of your application

💡 9. Major advantage: lifetime validity

Once validated:

✅ Your Mosadaqa certificate is valid for life in Saudi Arabia

👉 No need to repeat the procedure

🔄 10. Old system vs Mosadaqa

🏥 11. Mosadaqa and regulated professions

Mosadaqa is often a first mandatory step.

Afterwards :

• Health → SCFHS
• Engineers → SCE
• Accountants → SOCPA

👉 Each organization has its own requirements

💰 12. Cost of the Mosadaqa

The fees:

• Vary depending on degree and country
• They are paid directly online

📌 Always check on:
https://mosadaqa.sa

🚨 13. Beware of scams

❌ Agencies are not permitted
👉 You must submit the application yourself

✅ 14. Tips for Success

✔️ Start early (at least 1 month before visa application)
✔️ Check the names
✔️ Notify the university
✔️ Provide clear documents
✔️ Use only the official website

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