MA Degree Certificate Apostille and Attestation
Apostille and embassy attestation for MA (Master of Arts) degrees, for lecturer and teacher posts, PhD admissions, translation and research jobs abroad.
MA degree certificate apostille: quick answer
In short, MA degree certificate apostille is the MEA's apostille on your MA degree. It is recognised in every Hague Convention country. We complete it in three steps in New Delhi: notary, SDM verification and the MEA apostille, for which the government fee is ₹50 per document.
For the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and other non-Hague countries the apostille is not accepted. There you need MA degree certificate attestation: notary, SDM, MEA attestation and then the embassy stamp.
We arrange MA certificate apostille from start to finish by courier, for clients in every State. Share a photo of the MA degree on WhatsApp with the country name, and we confirm the route and price in writing.
Why an MA degree is apostilled or attested
An MA is often the qualification for teaching posts in colleges and senior school classes, for language and translation work, and for PhD admission. Universities and employers abroad normally ask for the MA with the BA beneath it.
Hague countries accept the MEA apostille on the MA degree. For teaching and lecturer posts in the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait, the MA degree needs MEA attestation and embassy legalisation.
Lecturer posts
Colleges and universities abroad.
PhD admission
Doctoral programmes that verify the MA.
Languages and translation
MA in English, French, German and more.
Senior school teaching
International schools in the Gulf.
MA degree certificate apostille: step-by-step process
The destination country decides which of these two routes your MA degree takes.
Apostille for Hague Convention countries
- 1Notary, New DelhiThe original MA degree is notarised in New Delhi.
- 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 MA degree certificate attestation
- Original MA degree certificate
- MA marksheets
- Your BA degree, if the employer or university asks for the full set
- Copy of your passport, front and back pages
- Authorisation letter, signed (format sent on WhatsApp)
- Where and why the document will be used
MA 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 |
The MEA counts documents one by one; a consolidated marksheet can bring the cost down. More detail is on our degree certificate apostille fees page.
Tips before sending your MA degree
- Most teaching posts abroad ask for the BA and MA together, and sometimes a B.Ed.
- If your MA was through distance learning, check acceptance with the employer first.
- For China, the MA needs embassy legalisation, not an apostille.
Official links for MA degree apostille and attestation
Rules change from time to time. These government and official pages are the primary sources we follow:
FAQs: MA degree certificate apostille and attestation
How do I get my MA degree apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs?
The MA degree 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 MA degree 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 MA degree 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.
Do I need my BA attested along with my MA?
For teaching jobs, usually yes. Many employers and ministries want to see the full chain of qualifications.
What documents are required for MA degree certificate attestation?
The original MA degree, 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 MA degree certificate attestation for the UAE, Qatar or Kuwait?
For these non-Hague countries the MA 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 an MA from IGNOU be apostilled?
Yes. IGNOU degrees follow the same route. Acceptance for a particular post is decided by the employer abroad.
How long does MA degree 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 MA degree, and we message you as each stamp is done.
Apostille or attestation: which one does my MA 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 MA degree needs attestation and the embassy stamp.
What does an MA degree need for a lecturer post in Kuwait?
Kuwait is non-Hague, so the MA needs MEA attestation and Kuwait embassy legalisation.
Is INFINITYGRO genuine, and do I need to visit Delhi for my MA 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 MA degree to our office or drop it in person. Call or WhatsApp +91-8595558517.
Send your MA degree for apostille or attestation
Share a photo of your MA degree on WhatsApp with the country name. We reply with the correct route, what to send and the price in writing.
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.