Apprenticeship Certificate Apostille and Attestation
Apostille and embassy attestation for apprenticeship certificates: the National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) for ITI trades and certificates of proficiency for graduate and diploma apprentices.
Apprenticeship certificate apostille: quick answer
Apprenticeship certificate apostille means getting your apprenticeship certificate certified by the Ministry of External Affairs with an apostille sticker, so that Hague Convention countries accept it without any embassy stamp. The steps are Notary, SDM New Delhi and the MEA apostille; the MEA’s own fee is ₹50 per document.
Going to the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait or another country outside the Hague Convention? Then you need Apprenticeship certificate attestation instead: the same notary and SDM steps, MEA attestation, and legalisation by that country’s embassy in New Delhi.
Looking for Apprenticeship certificate apostille in India without travelling to Delhi? Courier the original to our New Delhi office; we complete every stage and courier it back. A WhatsApp photo gets you a written quote first.
Why an apprenticeship certificate is apostilled or attested
An apprenticeship certificate shows that you trained on the job under the Apprentices Act. ITI apprentices receive the National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC), and graduate and diploma apprentices trained under NATS receive a certificate of proficiency. Abroad, these certificates show practical experience as well as qualification, which helps with technician and engineer visas.
For Gulf employers in the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait, the apprenticeship certificate needs MEA attestation and embassy legalisation. For Saudi Arabia, Oman, Bahrain and other Hague countries, the MEA apostille is used.
National Apprenticeship Certificate
For ITI trade apprentices.
NATS certificate
For graduate and diploma apprentices.
Practical experience
Supports technician and engineer visas.
With NTC or diploma
Often legalised together.
Apprenticeship certificate apostille: step-by-step process
Same first two steps, different finish: the country of use decides.
Apostille for Hague Convention countries
- 1Notary, New DelhiYour apprenticeship certificate is attested by a notary in New Delhi.
- 2SDM verificationThe Sub-Divisional Magistrate confirms 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
- 1NotaryThe apprenticeship certificate is notarised in New Delhi.
- 2SDMThe SDM office checks the notary.
- 3MEA attestationThe MEA attests the document.
- 4Embassy legalisationThe destination country’s embassy legalises it.
Non-Hague countries
Documents required for Apprenticeship certificate attestation
- Original apprenticeship certificate (NAC or NATS certificate of proficiency)
- NTC, diploma or degree, if you want them 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
Apprenticeship certificate apostille charges and time
| Government fee at the MEA | ₹50 for each apostilled document |
|---|---|
| Our charge for an apostille on a apprenticeship 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 apprenticeship 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 apprenticeship certificate
- Many recent apprenticeship certificates are issued online; we work from the signed original or the officially issued certificate, not a screenshot.
- Send the NTC or diploma with the NAC; most employers want both.
- Make sure the trade on the certificate matches the job title on your visa.
Official links for apprenticeship certificate apostille and attestation
These are the official sources behind the process described on this page:
FAQs: Apprenticeship certificate apostille and attestation
How do I get my apprenticeship certificate apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs?
There are three steps: notary attestation in New Delhi, SDM verification of the notary, and the MEA apostille. You do not need to visit Delhi; courier the apprenticeship certificate to our office and we handle each stage and return it by courier.
What are the charges for Apprenticeship certificate apostille?
The MEA charges a government fee of ₹50 per document for an apostille. Our service charge for Apprenticeship certificate apostille is usually ₹1,000–₹1,500 per document, and courier is extra. Embassy attestation for the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and other countries costs more and is quoted per country. You always get a written quote first.
What is the difference between NAC and NTC for attestation?
The NTC shows you passed an ITI trade; the NAC shows you completed apprenticeship training in that trade. Both follow the same apostille or attestation route, and many employers ask for both.
What documents are required for Apprenticeship certificate attestation?
The original apprenticeship certificate, a clear copy of your passport (photo and address pages), and a signed authorisation letter that we send you. Tell us the destination country and purpose, because the route depends on it.
What is the process for Apprenticeship certificate attestation for the UAE, Qatar or Kuwait?
For these non-Hague countries the apprenticeship certificate is notarised and verified by the SDM in New Delhi, attested by the MEA, and then legalised by the embassy of the destination country. For the UAE, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs adds a final stamp inside the UAE.
Can a NATS apprenticeship certificate be apostilled?
Yes. Certificates of proficiency issued under NATS for graduate and diploma apprentices can be apostilled or attested.
How long does Apprenticeship certificate apostille take?
The time depends on the queues at the SDM office, the MEA and, for attestation, the embassy. We confirm an expected completion date in your written quote and update you on WhatsApp at every stage. Embassy attestation takes longer than an apostille.
Apostille or attestation: which one does my apprenticeship certificate need?
The country decides. Apostille works for Hague members such as Saudi Arabia, Oman, the UK, France and Australia; attestation with embassy legalisation is needed for the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, China and other non-members.
Does an apprenticeship certificate count as work experience abroad?
Many employers treat it as practical experience, but the decision is theirs. Legalisation makes the certificate acceptable as a document; it does not decide how it is counted.
Is INFINITYGRO genuine, and do I need to visit Delhi for my apprenticeship 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 apprenticeship certificate to our office or drop it in person. Call or WhatsApp +91-8595558517.
Send your apprenticeship certificate for apostille or attestation
Message us a picture of the apprenticeship certificate and say where you will use it. We confirm apostille or attestation, the documents and a written quote.
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.