Phytosanitary Certificate Legalization for Kuwait

A Phytosanitary Certificate is an official document issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that verifies plants, seeds, or agricultural products are free from pests and diseases and meet the import requirements of the destination country.

If you plan to export agricultural goods to Kuwait, your Phytosanitary Certificate must be authenticated and legalized through U.S. and Kuwaiti authorities before being accepted by the Kuwait Public Authority for Agriculture Affairs and Fish Resources or Kuwait Customs.

Why Legalization of Phytosanitary Certificates Is Required

Kuwaiti authorities require foreign-issued agricultural certificates to be officially validated through the U.S. Department of State and the Embassy of Kuwait in Washington, D.C..
This process confirms:

  • The certificate was issued by the USDA.

  • The signature and seal on the document are genuine.

  • The document complies with Kuwait’s agricultural import regulations.

Legalization ensures that your agricultural exports are processed without delay and meet Kuwait’s plant health and quarantine standards.

Kuwait Legalization Process for Phytosanitary Certificates

  1. Obtain the USDA Phytosanitary Certificate
    Request an official certificate from the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).

  2. Authentication by the U.S. Department of State
    The USDA-issued document must be authenticated by the Office of Authentications to verify its legitimacy.

  3. Legalization by the Embassy of Kuwait in Washington, D.C.
    The authenticated certificate is then legalized by the Embassy of Kuwait, making it valid for use in Kuwait.

After this process, the Phytosanitary Certificate is officially recognized by Kuwaiti ministries and customs authorities.

Federal Documents Processing Time & Fees.

Service Fees Processing Time
Service fee $90 -
U.S. Department of State fee $20 9
Embassy of Kuwait fee $25 6
Total $135 15 business days

US Department of State Authenticated Document Processing Time & Fees.

Service Fees Processing Time
Service fee $70 -
Embassy of Kuwait fee $25 6
Total $95 6 business days

When a Legalized Phytosanitary Certificate Is Needed in Kuwait

A legalized Phytosanitary Certificate is required when exporting:

  • Fruits, vegetables, and grains

  • Seeds, plants, and seedlings

  • Timber, wood, and other plant-based materials

  • Agricultural commodities requiring pest-free certification

Kuwaiti import authorities will not process shipments without a properly legalized Phytosanitary Certificate.

How to Submit Your Phytosanitary Certificate for Legalization

To submit your document for legalization, include:

  • The original USDA Phytosanitary Certificate

  • A Service Request Form specifying Kuwait as the destination country

  • A Check or Money Order payable to U.S. Arab Chamber of Commerce for all required fees

  • A Prepaid Return Envelope with tracking (FedEx, DHL, UPS, or USPS)

Mail your complete package to:
U.S. Arab Chamber of Commerce
1330 New Hampshire Ave. NW, B1
Washington, D.C. 20036
T: (202) 468-4200
E: info@usarab.com

Why Choose Our Kuwait Phytosanitary Certificate Legalization Service

We specialize in the legalization of agricultural documents, ensuring full compliance with both USDA and Kuwaiti agricultural authorities.

Our service includes:

  • Step-by-step management from USDA authentication to embassy legalization

  • Fast turnaround with embassy-approved procedures

  • 100% compliance with Kuwait’s plant import and quarantine regulations

  • Transparent pricing and professional support throughout the process

We help U.S. exporters ensure their agricultural products enter Kuwait smoothly — with fully legalized documentation recognized by Kuwaiti government agencies.