Migration Certificate Apostille and Attestation
MEA apostille and embassy attestation for migration certificates issued by Indian universities, CBSE and State boards, for admissions, equivalency and jobs abroad.
Migration certificate apostille: quick answer
In short, Migration certificate apostille is the MEA’s apostille on your migration certificate. It is recognised in every Hague Convention country. We complete it in three steps in New Delhi: notary, SDM verification and the MEA apostille, for which the government fee is ₹50 per document.
For the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and other non-Hague countries the apostille is not accepted. There you need Migration certificate attestation: notary, SDM, MEA attestation and then the embassy stamp.
INFINITYGRO handles Migration certificate apostille in India for clients across India by courier. Send a WhatsApp photo of your migration certificate and the destination country, and you get the route and a written quote before anything is sent.
Why a migration certificate needs an apostille or attestation
A migration certificate confirms that the university or board has no objection to you moving to another institution. Indian universities issue it after graduation, and CBSE and State boards issue it after Class 12. When the next institution is abroad, the foreign university or ministry often asks for the migration certificate along with the degree and marksheets, so that it can see a complete and clean academic record.
If you are going to a Hague Convention country, the migration certificate needs an MEA apostille. If you are going to the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait or another non-Hague country, it needs migration certificate attestation: MEA attestation followed by legalisation at that country’s embassy. Searching for migration certificate attestation or apostille usually means one of these two routes, and the destination decides which one.
University migration
Issued after your degree when you leave the university.
Board migration
CBSE and State boards issue it after Class 12.
Admission abroad
Foreign universities that check you left your last institution properly.
Equivalency files
Some ministries look at the full academic record, including migration.
Migration certificate apostille: step-by-step process
The destination country decides which of these two routes your migration certificate takes.
Apostille for Hague Convention countries
- 1Notary, New DelhiThe original migration certificate is notarised in New Delhi.
- 2SDM verificationThe SDM office verifies the notary’s seal and signature.
- 3MEA apostilleThe MEA fixes the apostille sticker (₹50 government fee per document).
Hague Convention countries
Full member list: HCCH Apostille Convention status table
Attestation for the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and other non-Hague countries
- 1NotarySame notary step as the apostille.
- 2SDMSame SDM verification.
- 3MEA attestationMEA attestation instead of the apostille sticker.
- 4Embassy legalisationEmbassy stamp for the country where the migration certificate will be used.
Non-Hague countries
Documents required for Migration certificate attestation
- Original migration certificate signed by the registrar or board official
- Degree or Class 12 certificate, if you want the full set legalised together
- Passport photo-page and address-page copy
- Our authorisation letter with your signature
- Country of use and purpose, so we pick the right route
Migration certificate apostille charges and time
| Government fee at the MEA | ₹50 for each apostilled document |
|---|---|
| Our charge for an apostille on a migration certificate | ₹1,000–₹1,500 per document, as a rule |
| Embassy route (UAE, Qatar, Kuwait…) | Embassy fees differ by country; written quote |
| Courier | Charged separately, to us and back to you |
| Expected time | Stated in the quote; WhatsApp updates after each stage |
Each migration certificate, marksheet or registration certificate is a separate document for the MEA. See the degree certificate apostille fees page for a stage-by-stage breakdown.
Tips before sending your migration certificate
- A migration certificate is usually issued only once; keep the original flat and do not laminate it.
- Check whether the foreign institution really needs the migration certificate or only the degree; it saves one document’s cost.
- If the certificate is in Hindi or a regional language only, the receiving authority may also want a translation.
Official links for migration certificate apostille and attestation
For the official position, check these government and regulator pages; we follow them for every migration certificate file:
FAQs: Migration certificate apostille and attestation
How do I get my migration certificate apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs?
First the original migration certificate is attested by a notary in New Delhi. The SDM office in New Delhi then verifies the notary, and the MEA fixes the apostille sticker on the back. You can courier the original to us; we complete all three steps and courier it back.
What are the charges for Migration certificate apostille?
For Migration certificate apostille you pay the MEA fee of ₹50 per document plus our service charge of about ₹1,000–₹1,500 per document; courier is extra. Embassy legalisation for non-Hague countries is priced per embassy, and the quote is always given in writing before you send anything.
What is the difference between migration certificate apostille and migration certificate attestation?
Apostille is a single MEA sticker accepted in Hague Convention countries. Attestation is used for non-Hague countries such as the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait: the MEA attests the certificate and then that country’s embassy legalises it.
What documents are required for Migration certificate attestation?
Send the original migration certificate with a copy of your passport’s photo and address pages and the signed authorisation letter we provide. The country of use and the purpose decide whether we apostille or attest it.
What is the process for Migration certificate attestation for the UAE, Qatar or Kuwait?
The UAE, Qatar and Kuwait do not accept the apostille, so the migration certificate is attested in four stages: a New Delhi notary, the SDM, the MEA and finally the embassy of the country concerned. In the UAE, the foreign ministry adds one more stamp locally.
Can a CBSE migration certificate be apostilled?
Yes. A migration certificate issued and signed by CBSE or a State board follows the same Notary, SDM and MEA route as a university migration certificate.
How long does Migration certificate apostille take?
An apostille is quicker than embassy attestation, because there is no embassy queue. The exact time depends on the SDM and MEA workload; your written quote gives an expected date, and WhatsApp updates follow each stage.
Apostille or attestation: which one does my migration certificate need?
It depends on the country where you will use the migration certificate. Hague Convention countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Oman, Germany, Italy, the UK and Australia, accept the MEA apostille. Non-Hague countries, such as the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and China, need MEA attestation followed by embassy legalisation.
Is a duplicate migration certificate accepted for apostille?
Yes, if the university or board has issued and signed the duplicate. A photocopy or an unsigned printout is not accepted.
Is INFINITYGRO genuine, and do I need to visit Delhi for my migration certificate?
INFINITYGRO is a document facilitation agency in New Ashok Nagar, Delhi. We give a written quote, explain each stamp and return originals by tracked courier, with WhatsApp updates at every stage. We do not offer pickup; clients courier the migration certificate to our office or drop it in person. Call or WhatsApp +91-8595558517.
Send your migration certificate for apostille or attestation
Share a photo of your migration certificate on WhatsApp with the country name. We reply with the correct route, what to send and the price in writing.
Office: C – 5 A/2 New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096 · Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Apostille for other educational certificates
Disclaimer: INFINITYGRO is a private document facilitation service, not a government authority. Apostilles are issued only by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, and embassy legalisation is done by the respective embassies. Procedures and fees change from time to time; please confirm current rules with the receiving authority.