Halal Certificates Legalization for Kuwait

Halal Certificates are essential for companies exporting food products, cosmetics, or pharmaceuticals to Kuwait. These certificates verify that products comply with Islamic dietary laws and are approved for consumption or use by Muslim consumers. To ensure their acceptance in Kuwait, Halal Certificates issued in the United States must be authenticated and legalized through the proper authorities before submission to Kuwaiti importers or government agencies.

The U.S. Arab Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the Embassy of Kuwait in Washington, D.C., facilitates the legalization process of Halal Certificates for official use in Kuwait.

How to Legalize a Halal Certificate for Kuwait

  1. Certification by the Issuing Islamic Organization:
    The Halal Certificate must be issued by a recognized Islamic authority or organization within the United States.

  2. Notarization (if applicable):
    Some Kuwaiti authorities may require the document to be notarized to confirm the authenticity of the issuer’s signature.

  3. State Authentication:
    If the Halal Certificate is notarized, it must be authenticated by the Secretary of State where the notary is commissioned.

  4. U.S. Department of State Authentication:
    The document is then authenticated by the U.S. Department of State to verify the legitimacy of the state certification.

  5. Legalization by the Embassy of Kuwait:
    The final step is legalization by the Embassy of Kuwait in Washington, D.C., to make the certificate valid for use in Kuwait.

Commercial Export Documents Processing Time & Fees.

Service Fees Processing Time
Service fee $225 -
National chamber of commerce stamp $255 5
Embassy of Kuwait for Commercial Invoice $50 6
Embassy of Kuwait for Certificate Of Origin $75 -
Embassy of Kuwait for Packing List $75 -
Total $680 11 business days

Required Documents

  • Original Halal Certificate issued by a U.S.-based Islamic authority

  • Copy of the exporter’s business registration or commercial invoice

  • Copy of the applicant’s passport or U.S. ID

  • Authorization letter (if submitted by a third party)

Important Notes

  • The Halal Certificate must clearly identify the products it covers.

  • Certificates should include the name and contact information of the certifying Islamic organization.

  • Incomplete or unsigned certificates cannot be accepted for legalization.