BDS Degree Certificate Apostille and Attestation
MEA apostille and embassy attestation for BDS degrees, internship certificates and dental council registration, for dentists applying for licences abroad.
BDS degree certificate apostille: quick answer
BDS degree certificate apostille is the stamp the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) puts on your Indian BDS degree so that it is accepted in Hague Convention countries. On our route the BDS degree 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.
For the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and other non-Hague countries the apostille is not accepted. There you need BDS degree certificate attestation: notary, SDM, MEA attestation and then the embassy stamp.
INFINITYGRO handles BDS certificate apostille for clients across India by courier. Send a WhatsApp photo of your BDS degree and the destination country, and you get the route and a written quote before anything is sent.
Why dentists apostille or attest the BDS degree
A dentist moving abroad goes through licensing with the local health authority before treating patients. That process checks the BDS degree, the internship and your registration with the State dental council, and the employer's visa process checks the degree again.
Health authorities in the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait need the BDS degree attested by the MEA and the embassy. Saudi Arabia and Oman accept the MEA apostille. Primary-source verification of your credentials is usually a separate step arranged by the authority.
Dental licensing
Gulf health authority applications.
Internship certificate
Often requested with the degree.
Dental council registration
State dental council certificate.
MDS and further study
Postgraduate study abroad.
BDS degree certificate apostille: step-by-step process
The destination country decides which of these two routes your BDS degree takes.
Apostille for Hague Convention countries
- 1Notary, New DelhiA New Delhi notary attests the original BDS degree.
- 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 BDS degree will be used.
Non-Hague countries
Documents required for BDS degree certificate attestation
- Original BDS degree certificate and marksheets
- Internship completion certificate
- State dental council registration certificate
- Passport copy (photo page and address page)
- Signed authorisation letter (we send the format)
- The destination country and purpose (job, study, licence or family visa)
BDS degree certificate apostille charges and time
| MEA apostille (government fee) | ₹50 per document |
|---|---|
| MEA attestation (for embassy route) | No MEA fee for normal attestation |
| INFINITYGRO service, apostille | Usually ₹1,000–₹1,500 per document |
| Embassy legalisation | Depends on the country; quoted in writing |
| Courier | Extra, both ways |
| Time | Expected date confirmed in your written quote |
Every sheet counts as one document, so a BDS degree with four marksheets is five apostilles. The degree apostille fees page explains each stage.
Tips before sending your BDS degree
- Send the degree, internship certificate and registration together; licensing files usually need all three.
- Attestation and primary-source verification are different; plan time for both.
- If you also hold an MDS, legalise it in the same courier.
Official links for BDS degree apostille and attestation
For the official position, check these government and regulator pages; we follow them for every BDS degree file:
FAQs: BDS degree certificate apostille and attestation
How do I get my BDS degree apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs?
Send us the original BDS degree. We get it notarised in New Delhi, have the notary verified by the SDM office and submit it to the MEA, which fixes the apostille. The stamped BDS degree comes back to you by tracked courier.
What are the charges for BDS degree certificate apostille?
Expect ₹1,000–₹1,500 per document as our service charge for an apostille, in addition to the ₹50 the MEA collects per document. Courier is billed separately. Attestation for the Gulf costs more because each embassy sets its own fee; we confirm it in a written quote.
Do I need my BDS degree attested for a dental licence in the UAE?
Generally yes: MEA attestation and UAE embassy legalisation, followed by the UAE ministry stamp. The health authority also runs its own verification.
What documents are required for BDS degree certificate attestation?
Only a few things: the original BDS degree, a passport copy showing the photo and address pages, and our authorisation letter signed by you. Let us know the country and the purpose so we choose the right route.
What is the process for BDS degree certificate attestation for the UAE, Qatar or Kuwait?
For these non-Hague countries the BDS degree 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 the dental council registration certificate be apostilled?
Yes. The State dental council registration certificate can be apostilled or attested with the degree.
How long does BDS degree 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 BDS degree 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 BDS degree needs attestation and the embassy stamp.
Does Saudi Arabia accept an apostilled BDS degree?
Yes. Saudi Arabia is a Hague member, so the MEA apostille is used.
Is INFINITYGRO genuine, and do I need to visit Delhi for my BDS degree?
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 BDS degree to our office or drop it in person. Call or WhatsApp +91-8595558517.
Send your BDS degree for apostille or attestation
Start with a WhatsApp photo of the BDS degree 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.