Kuwait

Processing of Work Visas and Legalization of Documents

Legalization of Documents

Documents that will be used in Kuwait has to be legalized at the consular section of the embassy in Washington, DC (WDC). We undertake document authentication on behalf of the client, significantly reducing the turnaround time and making the entire process fast, efficient and effortless. Having dealt with hundreds of authentication cases we use our experience to review the requirements for each document. We have established a solid working relationship with many foreign embassies and government offices located in Washington, DC. We have developed a reputation of reliability, professionalism and personal attention.

The procedure to legalize the different types of documents is as follows:

1. Academic documents, business documents, etc.

  • The document is received by Roca Authentications LLC in Washington, DC (WDC).
  • A public notary notarizes the document. *
  • The secretary of the state certifies the document. *
  • The US Department of State (USDOS) in WDC authenticates document. *
  • The Kuwait Consulate legalizes the document. *

*Steps 2 and 3 may be done in the state in which the document was issued. However, we are able to complete these two steps here in Washington D.C on your behalf.

Note on academic documents: The Kuwaiti Embassy in WDC and the Consulate in L.A. do not legalize online degrees or degrees based on experience. They only legalize degrees from accredited US based universities. There may be specific requirements to legalize your academic documents. Please e-mail us and let us know what type of diploma you want to authenticate and we will provide you with the best course of action

2. Personal Documents (vital records)
All personal documents, birth, death, marriage, divorce certificates, divorce decrees, etc. must first be certified by the respective secretary of state in which they were issued.

The procedure to legalize personal documents is as follows:

  • The document is received by Roca Authentications LLC in Washington, DC (WDC).
  • The document is sent to the state, where it was issued, to be certified by the secretary of the state.
  • The US Department of State (USDOS) in WDC authenticates document.
  • Kuwaiti Embassy legalizes the document.

Note: Before sending any document, please contact us at info@rocadc.com to determine if the document is appropriate for legalization.

3. Commercial Documents
Examples of these documents are: Certificate of Origin, packing list, commercial invoice, Airway Bill, Vessel Certificate, Health Certificate, Halal Certificate, etc. These documents must be certified by the National U.S. Arab Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC, which we can do. The Kuwaiti Consulate then legalizes them.

4. Legal Documents
Examples of these documents are: Business letter, registration, patent application, authorization of agent, agreement, affidavit, trademark, articles of incorporation, power of attorney, assignment, declaration, etc.

5. Federal Documents
Notarization or state certification is not required for these documents. The original documents can be authenticated by the USDOS as they are, without additional certifications. Example: FBI background checks, certificate of naturalization, etc. Then they can be presented to the embassy for legalization. For current turnaround time and total costs please e-mail us and we will provide you with a quote and plan of action.

6. Turn around and Fees
For jurisdiction, fees and general information please see embassy website

Kuwait Embassy Consular Page
For current turnaround time and total cost please e-mail us and we will provide you with a quote and plan of action.