MOFA Kuwait Attestation Process for Nursing Staff (BSN & Diploma Holders)

This guide outlines the required documents, payment process, MOFA timings and location, and important notes for attesting original educational and experience documents through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Kuwait, specifically for BSN and Diploma Nurses.

Jalal Uddin

7/31/20252 min read

MOFA Kuwait Attestation Process for Nursing Staff (BSN & Diploma Holders)

βœ… Required Original Documents for MOFA Attestation

πŸ”° For BSN Graduates (Generic/Post RN):

  1. 10th Grade Certificate

  2. 12th Grade Certificate (for Generic BSN)

  3. General Nursing Diploma (for Post RN)

  4. Specialization Diploma (for Post RN)

  5. BSN Degree Certificate

  6. BSN Transcript

  7. MSN Degree (if applicable)

  8. MSN Transcript (if applicable)

  9. All Post-Graduation Experience Letters

  10. Pakistan Police Clearance Certificate

πŸ”° For Diploma Nurses:

  1. 10th Grade Certificate

  2. 3-Year Diploma in Nursing

  3. All Marksheets for the 3-Year Nursing Diploma

  4. Any Specialization Diploma

  5. Marksheet for Specialization

  6. All Experience Letters (MOFA does not accept "Till Date" experiences)

  7. Pakistan Police Clearance Certificate

NOTE: Only original documents are accepted for attestation. Color copies are not valid.

πŸ•’ MOFA Kuwait Branch Timings & Location

πŸ“ Location:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Shuwaikh Office

πŸ•˜ Timings:

  • Sunday to Thursday

  • Morning: 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM

  • Evening: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM (timings may vary slightly, please confirm locally)

πŸ’° MOFA Attestation Fees & Payment Instructions

  • Fee: 5 KD per document

  • Payment Method:

    • KNET via the Sahel App (Ψ³Ω‡Ω„)

    • MOFA does NOT accept cash, especially if you have more than 5 documents

    • Pay the total fee through the Sahel application, take a screenshot of the QR code on the payment receipt and show it at the MOFA counter

    • Upon submission, MOFA will give you a receipt/number, and you can collect your documents after a couple of days by presenting that number

πŸ“Œ Important Tip:
If you are new in Kuwait and don’t have Sahel App or KNET, kindly take help from your colleagues or volunteers who can assist you in completing the payment.

πŸ“ Submission Options

  • You can visit MOFA in person
    OR

  • Submit documents via your hospital volunteer (designated staff who collect and attest on your behalf)

Volunteers are collecting original documents and 5 KD per document. Kindly ensure that documents are submitted in good condition and organized clearly.

πŸ“Ή Helpful Video Guides

πŸ“ How to Attest Documents at MOFA Kuwait – Step-by-Step Guide (MOH Staff):
πŸ”— Watch Here

πŸ“ How to Pay MOFA Attestation Fees via Sahel App (Arabic Interface):
πŸ”—
Watch Here

⚠️ Important Reminders

  • Only attested documents are accepted for further processing by MOH and other Kuwait authorities

  • Make sure all experience letters are dated with a proper end date (no "Till Date" will be accepted)

  • Always keep a copy of the payment receipt and QR code screenshot

  • Collect the attested documents using the number given by MOFA

How to Attest Documents at MOFA Kuwait Step-by-Step Guide

How to Pay MOFA Attestation Fees via Sahel App