Degree certificate attestation for Kuwait
Kuwait has not joined the Apostille Convention, so an MEA apostille is not enough. Degree certificate attestation for Kuwait runs on the attestation route: notary and SDM in Delhi, MEA attestation, legalisation at the Kuwait Embassy in New Delhi, and a final stamp from Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs after you arrive.
Degree certificate attestation for Kuwait: quick answer
Degree certificate attestation for Kuwait means MEA attestation followed by Kuwait Embassy legalisation. Kuwait is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so a degree carrying only the MEA apostille will be refused.
In India the degree is notarised and attested by the SDM in Delhi, then attested by the Ministry of External Affairs and legalised by the Kuwait Embassy in New Delhi. After arrival it is stamped by Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Indian stages cost ₹1,000–₹1,500 per document, all-inclusive of notary, SDM and the MEA fee; the Kuwait Embassy fee is extra and confirmed in writing before the file starts.
Why Kuwait asks for an attested degree
Kuwait asks for a fully attested degree at several points of a work or family move.
Work visa and residency
The degree must be attested before the work permit and residency are issued for a graduate-level job title.
Engineers
Engineers also need recognition by the Kuwait Society of Engineers before the job title “engineer” appears on the residency.
Family visa salary proof
Graduates sponsoring a family use the attested degree to support the job title and salary category.
Teaching and study
Schools, colleges and the Ministry of Education in Kuwait ask for an attested degree before appointment or admission.
Degree certificate attestation for Kuwait: step-by-step process
This is the Delhi route we use for degrees from every Indian State.
- 1Notary, New DelhiThe original degree (and transcript if needed) is notarised.
- 2SDM attestationThe Sub-Divisional Magistrate in Delhi attests the notarised degree.
- 3MEA attestationThe Ministry of External Affairs attests the degree — not an apostille, because Kuwait is not a Hague member.
- 4Kuwait Embassy, New DelhiThe embassy legalises the MEA-attested degree.
- 5MOFA KuwaitAfter arrival, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kuwait adds the final stamp.
Which degrees are covered
Any degree issued by an Indian university can go through degree certificate attestation for Kuwait. The same route applies to the documents that usually travel with it:
Documents required for degree certificate attestation for Kuwait
- Original degree certificate (not laminated)
- Consolidated transcript or all-semester marksheets if your employer asks
- Clear copy of your passport — first and last page
- Visa copy or employer letter, if the embassy asks for it
- A signed authorisation letter so we can submit on your behalf
Degree certificate attestation for Kuwait: price and time
Every file starts with a written quote, so you know the full cost before anything is posted.
| Stage | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Notary + SDM + MEA attestation | ₹1,000–₹1,500 per document (all-inclusive) | a few working days in Delhi |
| Kuwait Embassy legalisation | See the Kuwait fee page | set by the embassy |
| MOFA Kuwait | Paid in Kuwait after arrival | done in Kuwait |
| Courier | Charged separately | depends on your city |
Embassy fees are set by the embassy and change from time to time; the current figures live on our fee pages only.
After arrival: MOFA Kuwait and recognition
Once you land, the degree needs the Kuwait Ministry of Foreign Affairs stamp; this is done in Kuwait and is not something we handle. Some job titles also need the degree recognised — engineers through the Kuwait Society of Engineers, and certain government and education posts through Kuwait’s higher-education authorities.
The most common reason those steps stall is a mismatch: a name spelt differently on the degree and the passport, or a degree title that does not match the job title on the visa. We check both before the file leaves Delhi.
Mistakes that delay degree certificate attestation for Kuwait
- Getting only an apostille — Kuwait will not accept it
- Sending the provisional certificate when the final degree has been issued
- Name spelling on the degree different from the passport
- Degree title not matching the job title on the visa
- Laminated degree — it cannot be stamped
Official links for degree attestation for Kuwait
FAQs: degree certificate attestation for Kuwait
Is an apostille enough for Kuwait?
No. Kuwait is not a member of the Apostille Convention, so the degree needs MEA attestation and then Kuwait Embassy legalisation in New Delhi.
What is the process of degree certificate attestation for Kuwait?
Notary and SDM attestation in Delhi, MEA attestation, Kuwait Embassy legalisation in New Delhi, and finally the MOFA Kuwait stamp after arrival.
How much does degree attestation for Kuwait cost?
The Indian stages cost ₹1,000–₹1,500 per document, all-inclusive of notary, SDM and the MEA fee. The Kuwait Embassy fee is extra; its current figure is on our Kuwait Embassy fee page, and we confirm the total in writing before starting.
Do you do the MOFA stamp in Kuwait?
No. We complete every Indian stage and the embassy legalisation in New Delhi; the MOFA stamp is done inside Kuwait.
Do engineers need anything extra?
Engineers also need recognition by the Kuwait Society of Engineers for the engineer job title. Confirm the current requirements with your employer.
Is State HRD attestation needed for Kuwait?
For the Delhi route the degree goes through notary and SDM before MEA. Tell us if your employer has specifically asked for State verification and we will advise before you send it.
Can transcripts be attested for Kuwait?
Yes. Transcripts and marksheets follow the same route and are charged as separate documents.
Can you handle degrees from any State?
Yes. Courier the original to us or drop it at our office in New Ashok Nagar, Delhi.
Do you offer home pickup?
No. Send the degree by courier or drop it at our office; we return it by tracked courier.
Can I send my birth or marriage certificate together?
Yes. Family documents for a Kuwait family visa can go through MEA and the embassy in the same file.
Start your degree certificate attestation for Kuwait
WhatsApp a photo of your degree and tell us the job or visa it is for. We reply with the route (attestation and embassy legalisation), the cost and the timeline in writing.
Office: C – 5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096 · Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
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Last reviewed: October 2026 by the INFINITYGRO documentation team, New Delhi. Apostille Convention membership checked against the HCCH status table. This page is general guidance; embassies and foreign authorities can change their requirements, so confirm the current checklist with your employer before you send your degree.