Course Completion Certificate Apostille and Attestation
MEA apostille and embassy attestation for course completion certificates from universities, colleges and recognised institutes, when you need proof of study before the final degree arrives or for a short course.
Course completion certificate apostille: quick answer
Course completion certificate apostille is the stamp the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) puts on your Indian course completion certificate so that it is accepted in Hague Convention countries. On our route the course completion certificate is notarised in New Delhi, verified by the SDM office and then apostilled by the MEA, which charges a government fee of ₹50 per document.
Going to the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait or another country outside the Hague Convention? Then you need Course completion certificate attestation instead: the same notary and SDM steps, MEA attestation, and legalisation by that country’s embassy in New Delhi.
We arrange Course completion certificate apostille in India from start to finish by courier, for clients in every State. Share a photo of the course completion certificate on WhatsApp with the country name, and we confirm the route and price in writing.
Why a course completion certificate is apostilled or attested
A course completion certificate states that you finished a programme, usually with the course name, duration and dates. Universities and colleges issue it when the degree is not yet ready, and many institutes issue it for diploma, certificate and training courses that do not end with a university degree.
Employers and authorities abroad may accept it for joining, for a visa application or as supporting evidence of a skill. For Hague countries it needs an MEA apostille; for the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and other non-Hague countries it needs MEA attestation and the embassy stamp.
Degree pending
Proof of completion until convocation.
Skill courses
Certificates from recognised training institutes.
Joining abroad
Employers who accept it for the first months.
Visa evidence
Supporting proof of training or study.
Course completion certificate apostille: step-by-step process
Pick the column that matches the country where the course completion certificate will be used.
Apostille for Hague Convention countries
- 1Notary, New DelhiA New Delhi notary attests the original course completion certificate.
- 2SDM verificationSDM New Delhi countersigns after checking the notary.
- 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
- 1NotaryNotary attestation in New Delhi.
- 2SDMSDM verification in New Delhi.
- 3MEA attestationMEA attestation stamp.
- 4Embassy legalisationLegalisation by the embassy of the destination country.
Non-Hague countries
Documents required for Course completion certificate attestation
- Original course completion certificate on the institution’s letterhead, signed and sealed
- Marksheets or the final degree, if available
- Passport photo-page and address-page copy
- Our authorisation letter with your signature
- Country of use and purpose, so we pick the right route
Course completion certificate apostille charges and time
| Government fee at the MEA | ₹50 for each apostilled document |
|---|---|
| Our charge for an apostille on a course completion 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 |
Every sheet counts as one document, so a course completion certificate with four marksheets is five apostilles. The degree apostille fees page explains each stage.
Tips before sending your course completion certificate
- Make sure the certificate shows the course name, duration and dates; vague letters are often rejected abroad.
- Certificates from private institutes that are not recognised may be accepted for legalisation but rejected by the employer; check acceptance first.
- Once your degree arrives, many employers ask for the degree to be legalised as well.
Official links for course completion certificate apostille and attestation
For the official position, check these government and regulator pages; we follow them for every course completion certificate file:
FAQs: Course completion certificate apostille and attestation
How do I get my course completion certificate apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs?
The course completion certificate goes to a New Delhi notary, then to the SDM office for verification, and then to the MEA for the apostille. INFINITYGRO manages the whole file by courier, so you only post the original and receive it back stamped.
What are the charges for Course completion certificate apostille?
Two parts make up the cost: the MEA’s ₹50 government fee per document and our service charge, which for an apostille on a course completion certificate is usually ₹1,000–₹1,500 per document. Courier both ways is separate. If you need embassy attestation instead, we quote that country’s charges in writing.
Can a course completion certificate from a private institute be apostilled?
It can be legalised if it is properly issued, signed and sealed. Whether it is accepted abroad depends on the employer or authority, who may ask whether the institute is recognised.
What documents are required for Course completion certificate attestation?
Send the original course completion 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 Course completion certificate attestation for the UAE, Qatar or Kuwait?
Notary, SDM, MEA attestation and then the embassy: that is the four-step route for the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait. The UAE also requires its own ministry stamp after you arrive.
Is a course completion certificate enough instead of my degree?
Sometimes, for a limited time. Many employers and universities accept it for joining and ask for the final degree later.
How long does Course completion certificate apostille take?
It varies with the workload at the SDM office and the MEA, and with the embassy if attestation is needed. We tell you the expected date before you courier the course completion certificate, and we message you as each stamp is done.
Apostille or attestation: which one does my course completion certificate need?
Look at the destination. If it is a Hague Convention member (for example Saudi Arabia, Oman, Italy, Germany, Japan or Australia), the apostille is enough. If it is the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait or China, the course completion certificate needs attestation and the embassy stamp.
Do I need the marksheets with the course completion certificate?
Not always. Universities abroad often ask for them; employers usually do not. Check the list you were given.
Is INFINITYGRO genuine, and do I need to visit Delhi for my course completion 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 course completion certificate to our office or drop it in person. Call or WhatsApp +91-8595558517.
Send your course completion certificate for apostille or attestation
Start with a WhatsApp photo of the course completion certificate and the destination. You will know the route, the paperwork and the cost before posting the original.
Office: C – 5 A/2 New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096 · Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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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.