Birth Certificate Apostille for Norway: What UDI Expects from Indian Applicants
Norway’s Directorate of Immigration (UDI) is direct about Indian documents: original documents issued by public authorities must carry an apostille. A birth certificate for a family immigration case, a child joining a parent, or study and work in Norway falls under that rule. Here is what UDI asks for, how the apostille is done in Delhi, and the copies and translation you may also need.
Quick answer: what Norway needs
Birth certificate apostille for Norway is the MEA apostille on an Indian birth certificate. UDI’s country guidance for India says original documents issued by public authorities must carry an apostille, and that the passport does not. Norway and India are both parties to the Hague Apostille Convention, so the Royal Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi does not add a stamp.
INFINITYGRO arranges the notary and SDM stages and the MEA apostille in Delhi for Rs 1,000–1,500 per certificate, all-inclusive, usually in 2–3 working days; courier is extra. If the certificate is not in English or Norwegian, UDI wants a translation by an authorised or certified translator.
What UDI says about Indian documents
| Apostille | Original documents issued by public authorities must carry an apostille stamp |
|---|---|
| Passport | Does not need an apostille |
| Language | Documents not in Norwegian or English must be translated into one of them by an authorised or certified translator |
| Translator details | The translation must state who translated it and when |
| Originals | All originals and your passport are shown; copies of every document are handed in |
| Copies abroad | If you apply outside Norway, copies must be stamped by your country’s authorities or a notary |
These points come from UDI’s page on apostille and legalisation for family immigration, with India selected. Other Norwegian offices, such as universities or employers, may ask for an apostilled birth certificate too and can set their own rules.
Preparing an Indian birth certificate for Norway
- Use the certificate issued by the municipal or panchayat Registrar of Births and Deaths
- Make sure it carries the person’s name, matching the passport
- Many Indian certificates already include English; if yours is only in Hindi or a regional language, plan a translation
- Do not laminate it; the notary and SDM must be able to examine the seal and signature
Getting the birth certificate apostille for Norway done in Delhi
- 1Photo firstWhatsApp the certificate and tell us it is for Norway. We confirm cost and time in writing.
- 2Send the originalBy courier with a passport copy, or drop it at our New Ashok Nagar office.
- 3Notary, SDM, MEAWe take it through authentication and the MEA apostille.
- 4Notarised copies if neededIf you apply from India and need stamped copies, tell us; we can have them notarised in Delhi.
- 5ReturnBlue Dart or another secure courier, or collection from our office.
We also offer the online apostille (e-Sanad / QR apostille service). Done through INFINITYGRO it is usually ready in 2–3 working days; send the document and a copy of your passport, because the passport number is entered online. Check that the Norwegian office accepts it.
Documents often apostilled with it for a Norway file
Family immigration and study cases usually involve more than one Indian document. Each needs its own apostille, and one courier saves time.
Birth certificate apostille for Norway: cost and time
| MEA apostille, personal or educational document | Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 per document, all-inclusive: notary, SDM attestation, the Rs 50 MEA fee and our service |
|---|---|
| Usual time | 2–3 working days in Delhi after the document reaches us |
| Courier | Extra, both ways |
| Translation | Quoted by language and page |
There is no embassy fee for Norway; the apostille replaces embassy legalisation.
Birth Certificate Apostille for Norway: What UDI Expects from Indian Applicants: real sample
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FAQs: Birth Certificate Apostille for Norway: What UDI Expects from Indian Applicants
Does Norway need an apostille on an Indian birth certificate?
For UDI, yes. Its guidance for India says original documents issued by public authorities must carry an apostille stamp. A birth certificate issued by an Indian registrar is such a document. Other Norwegian offices may follow similar rules, so check the instructions you were given.
Do I also need Royal Norwegian Embassy legalisation?
No. Norway and India are both parties to the Hague Apostille Convention, so the MEA apostille is the final step on the Indian side. The Royal Norwegian Embassy in New Delhi does not legalise the certificate on top of it.
Does my birth certificate need a Norwegian translation?
Not if it is in English. UDI accepts documents in Norwegian or English. A certificate only in Hindi or another language must be translated into one of those two by an authorised or certified translator, who must be named and dated on the translation.
What does the birth certificate apostille for Norway cost?
Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 per certificate, all-inclusive of the notary, SDM attestation, the Rs 50 MEA fee and our service. Courier is extra both ways. There is no Norwegian Embassy fee. Translation and extra notarised copies, if needed, are quoted separately.
Does my passport need an apostille for UDI?
No. UDI’s guidance for India says the passport does not need an apostille. You show the original passport with your application. Only documents issued by Indian public authorities, such as birth or marriage certificates, need the apostille.
What are stamped copies, and do I need them?
UDI asks for copies of all documents. If you apply from outside Norway, those copies must be stamped by your country’s authorities or a notary. If you apply at a police station in Norway, the copies need no stamp. We can arrange notarised copies in Delhi.
How long does it take?
Usually 2–3 working days in Delhi once the original reaches us, plus courier time both ways. The online QR apostille through INFINITYGRO is also usually ready in 2–3 working days if you send the document and a passport copy.
Can you apostille my child’s birth certificate for a Norway family case?
Yes. Either parent can send the child’s certificate with the child’s passport copy, or a parent’s if the child has none yet. The child does not need to be present at any stage, and the certificate comes back by secure courier.
Official sources
Apostille your birth certificate for Norway
WhatsApp a photo of your document and the country it is for. We confirm the route, time and total in writing before you send anything.
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Disclaimer: INFINITYGRO is a private document facilitation service, not a government office or embassy. Apostilles and attestations are issued only by the Ministry of External Affairs and the embassies concerned; we do not issue, correct or verify certificates. Rules and fees can change, so check the requirements of the authority that will receive your document.
Last reviewed: October 2026