Both Apostille and attestation is a method of legalization of documents for use in overseas. The procedure of attestation and Apostille  is different.

Apostille: Apostille is actually a square shaped sticker placed behind any document which tells the authenticity of document in abroad. Apostille is done for the country who sign The Hague Apostille convention of 1961. There are 115 countries who have signed the Apostille convention of 1961. The document legalization done by a member country is valid in remaining member countries.

Attestation: Attestation is a process of document legalization done for the countries  which are not a part of The Hague Convention.  You have to attest your documents from the embassy of the concerned countries to which you want to go. Attestation is a complex procedure as compared to Apostille.

The presence of oil reserves in Kuwait has made it one of the wealthiest countries in the world. Although Kuwait is one of the smallest Middle East country, but still every year it attracts thousands of foreigners. While most of the expatriates spend a trouble free time in the country, there is a constant threat of terrorism in the region. Most of the foreigners staying here due to employment purpose. The work visas are granted under the Article 17 and Article 18 of the Kuwait’s Immigration laws. The Article 17 is for Public sector employees and Article 18 is for private sector employees. The number of Indians visiting the country for employment has also increased. Although before leaving for the Kuwait, Indian expats must attest their documents. Applicants can easily avail the services for Kuwait Embassy attestation in Hyderabad and other Indian states.

If you are still wondering why you should work in Kuwait, then below are given some points to make your mind

1. You will receive the best of the hospitality in Kuwait. Kuwaitis are known for their warm welcome, however you too will also have to be extremely polite with these people.

2. Unlike other GCC and Middle East countries, the dress code in Kuwait is liberal. Both men and women are allowed to wear western clothes.

3. Salaries offered to the employees in Kuwait are comparatively similar to other western countries, but the fact that there is no personal taxation on salaries of employees, is one of the major benefits of working in Kuwait.

4. The Kuwaiti cuisines are very palatable for Indian taste buds. The food prepared in Kuwait is full of spices, so you are not going to miss the Indian food while working here.

Kuwait work permit

If you have secured a job in Kuwait, then your Kuwaiti employer will have to sponsor your work permit, after submitting your personal details with the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor. Apart from the work permit, your employer will also have to secure a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for you from the Department of General Administration of Criminal Investigation, Ministry of Interiors, Kuwait. Once you receive both these documents, then you will have to go to a clinic/ healthcare center authorized by the Kuwait Embassy for a medical examination in India. The applicant will go through blood test and X-ray for AIDS and tuberculosis. If the medical report stated your good health, then you are good to go to Kuwait for employment.

Upon your arrival in Kuwait, the applicant must registered his fingerprints for security clearance and for acquiring residence visa. The documents required for fingerprint registration are:

1. Typed application form
2. Original visa along with one photocopy
3. Original passport along with one photocopy
4. 4 recent colored photographs
5. Original medical report along with one photocopy
6. Original insurance receipt along with one photocopy
7. Work permit letter

Apart from these documents, you will also require attested educational and personal documents in Kuwait. These documents can be used while applying for a residence visa, visit visa for family members, or residence visa for spouse and kids. Applicants can easily avail the services for document legalization from governmental authorities such as MEA, and HRD attestation in Andhra Pradesh and other states of India.

All the Indian originated documents must be attested by the Ministry of External Affairs, Kuwait Embassy, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, prior to being used in Kuwait. Without attestation, the documents will not be accepted in Kuwait for any purpose. For a stress free attestation procedure, you can also hire a professional. There are few authorized attestation service providers in India, including Superb Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. Submit your documents with any of these agencies and wait for a few days to receive your attested documents.