Why do I need certificate attestation for Kuwait?
Attestation proves that official certificates are legal and authentic within Kuwait. The country’s officials will only recognise documents validated in this way.
Who requires certificate attestation for Kuwait?
Anybody wanting to live or work in Kuwait will need to show attested documents. For instance, you may not be allowed into the country without an authenticated passport, while you could be unable to work there without an attested degree certificate.
Can my documents be rejected?
No, it is extremely rare. However, please ensure your documents are issued from the UK. We will check if your documents are acceptable for Kuwait embassy document legalisation. However, the ultimate decision is always down to the embassy. If there are any doubts, we will contact you or/and show the embassy before submission to confirm
Which personal documents need certificate attestation for Kuwait?
If you are planning to live and work in Kuwait, you will likely need to have the following documents attested:
- Passports
- Driving licences
- Birth certificates
- Marriage certificates
- Death certificates
- University degree certificates
- Police certificates (ACPO, ACRO and NPCC)
- Personal power of attorney (to buy a property)
- Health certificates
- School reports
- GMO products certificates
Which personal documents must be stamped by a solicitor?
- Passports
- Driving licences
- Non-ACRO police certificates
- Police letters
- Degree certificates (including PhD)
- School, college or university letters and certificates
- Educational certificates (A-levels, O-levels, GCSEs, diplomas, GNVQs and NVQs)
- Other academic certificates (such as TEFL, TESOL, TESL & Language Studies)
- Diplomas and awards
- Teaching qualifications
- Power of attorney
- Employment letters
- P60 tax returns
- Transcripts of study
- Membership and fellowship certificates
- Court documents, such as probates, decisions and decree absolute records
- Criminal record checks (CRB)
- No impediment certificates
- Affidavits witnessed by a solicitor or notary
- Certificates of good standing from Companies House
- Companies House documents signed by the registrar
- HMRC certificates of residency
- HMRC letters signed by an HMRC officer
- Certificates of free sale rural payments agency
- Notary access Northern Ireland
- Subject access reports