📩 Need Support for Saudi QVP / HRD / MEA Apostille?
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QVP (Qualification Verification Program) is a mandatory verification process launched by the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources & Social Development. It ensures that all foreign workers' educational and professional qualifications are genuine and valid before they receive a Saudi employment visa or license.
If you are planning to work in Saudi Arabia, QVP verification is compulsory before your visa or job approval. It confirms your qualification and prevents fake certificates.
Especially required for:
Without a QVP Approval Certificate, your visa or license may get delayed or rejected.
You enter all your details correctly in the QVP portal.
You select the right job category / profession that matches your qualification.
You upload clear and correct documents in the required format.
Your QVP case may be rejected or marked as "Unable to Verify."
The QVP payment is non-refundable, and you will have to apply again with a new payment.
Our expert QVP team carefully reviews every file before submission, ensuring that:
All details are correctly entered
The right profession is selected
Every document is verified and ready
With SSIMS support, your QVP will be processed smoothly and successfully on the first attempt — avoiding rejection, delay, and financial loss.
SSIMS Institute (Chennai) provides complete QVP guidance and processing support from India. We make your Saudi application simple, safe, and fast!
The verification of your Indian educational documents (degree, diploma, mark list) by the state HRD or education department.
This confirms the authenticity of your educational qualification before the next level of attestation.
After HRD attestation (or relevant state authentication), your documents are submitted to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for the Apostille stamp.
The Apostille seal makes your documents legally valid in all Hague-Convention countries.
Many Gulf countries recognise the MEA Apostille, eliminating the need for extra embassy attestation.
Required for job applications and licensing for nurses, doctors, and allied health professionals.
Skipping HRD + MEA may lead to delays, rejection, or additional costs.
Apostille + Verification process made simple with SSIMS support.
Submit your original certificate + mark sheet to the issuing state's HRD/Education Department for authentication.
After state authentication, documents are submitted to MEA or its designated RPO for Apostille.
MEA verifies the documents and affixes the Apostille sticker or stamp to complete the process.
Apostilled documents are now valid internationally for job, visa, licensing, and other official purposes.
For educational documents, state authentication + MEA Apostille may take 3-5 weeks or more depending on the state and workload.
The Apostille does not expire by itself; however, the receiving country or issuing employer may have specific validity requirements.
State HRD authentication fees vary by state and document type. Always verify the exact cost before submission, as service and courier charges can add up.
Find answers to common questions about the QVP process and document verification for healthcare professionals
Usually 15–30 working days, depending on how fast your university or council verifies your documents.
✅ Yes, all healthcare categories (nurses, doctors, pharmacists, technicians) must complete QVP before licensing or visa stamping.
✅ Absolutely! You can apply online from India with SSIMS guidance — no need to visit Saudi Arabia.
❌ No. QVP is handled by the Saudi Ministry for visa approval; Dataflow is managed by SCFHS for professional licensing. Both are required for healthcare professionals.
It’s valid for life for the same qualification and job title.
Yes, if your destination country accepts Hague Convention and requires document verification. Apostille improves acceptance factor for job/licence applications.
Combined state HRD + MEA steps may take 3–5 weeks (or more) depending on state, document type, and backlogs.
The apostille itself doesn’t expire, but destination countries or employers may demand document recency (e.g., good standing certificate within 6 months). Always check.
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