Salary Certificate Apostille and Attestation
Apostille and embassy attestation for salary certificates issued by Indian employers, for visas, family sponsorship, loans and immigration files abroad.
Salary certificate apostille: quick answer
In short, Salary certificate apostille is the MEA’s apostille on your salary certificate. 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 Salary certificate attestation: notary, SDM, MEA attestation and then the embassy stamp.
We arrange Salary certificate apostille in India from start to finish by courier, for clients in every State. Share a photo of the salary certificate on WhatsApp with the country name, and we confirm the route and price in writing.
Why a salary certificate needs an apostille or attestation
A salary certificate is a letter from your employer confirming your position, date of joining and salary. Foreign embassies, banks and immigration departments use it to judge your income, for example for visit visas, sponsorship of family members, loans abroad or points-based migration.
When the receiving authority asks for a legalised salary certificate, it is notarised and verified in New Delhi and then apostilled by the MEA for Hague countries, or attested by the MEA and the embassy for non-Hague countries such as the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait.
Visit and residence visas
Proof of stable income.
Family sponsorship
Showing you can support dependants.
Loans and accounts abroad
Banks checking income.
Migration files
Employment and income evidence.
Salary certificate apostille: step-by-step process
Choose the route by the country where you will use the salary certificate.
Apostille for Hague Convention countries
- 1Notary, New DelhiThe original salary certificate 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
- 1NotaryThe salary 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 Salary certificate attestation
- Original salary certificate on company letterhead, signed by HR or an authorised signatory with the company seal
- Recent salary slips, if the receiving authority asks for them
- Passport photo-page and address-page copy
- Our authorisation letter with your signature
- Country of use and purpose, so we pick the right route
Salary certificate apostille charges and time
| Apostille fee charged by the MEA | ₹50 per document |
|---|---|
| Service charge (apostille) | Normally ₹1,000 to ₹1,500 per document |
| Normal MEA attestation | No government fee |
| Embassy legalisation | Varies with the embassy; quoted before you send |
| Courier and time | Courier extra; expected date given with the quote |
The MEA counts documents one by one, so plan exactly how many legalised copies the foreign authority needs. More services: apostille page.
Tips before sending your salary certificate
- The certificate should show your designation, date of joining, monthly salary and the signatory’s name and designation.
- An unsigned or email-only letter is not accepted; ask HR for a signed original.
- For experience abroad, see our experience certificate apostille page; the two documents are often requested together.
Official links for salary certificate apostille and attestation
Before you decide, it helps to read the official pages yourself. These are the ones that matter for a salary certificate:
FAQs: Salary certificate apostille and attestation
How do I get my salary certificate apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs?
The salary certificate 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 Salary 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.
Can salary slips be apostilled?
Yes, if they are signed and stamped by the employer. Many authorities prefer a single salary certificate instead of several slips.
What documents are required for Salary certificate attestation?
The original salary 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 Salary certificate attestation for the UAE, Qatar or Kuwait?
For these non-Hague countries the salary 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.
Does a salary certificate from a private company qualify for apostille?
Yes. Private company letters are notarised and verified before the MEA stage, like other personal documents.
How long does Salary certificate apostille take?
An apostille is quicker than embassy attestation, because there is no embassy queue. The exact time depends on the SDM and MEA workload; your written quote gives an expected date, and WhatsApp updates follow each stage.
Apostille or attestation: which one does my salary certificate 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 salary certificate needs attestation and the embassy stamp.
Is a salary certificate needed with the experience certificate?
Sometimes. Immigration and employment files abroad often ask for both. Each is a separate document with its own stamp.
Is INFINITYGRO genuine, and do I need to visit Delhi for my salary 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 salary certificate to our office or drop it in person. Call or WhatsApp +91-8595558517.
Send your salary certificate for apostille or attestation
WhatsApp a photo of the salary certificate and tell us the destination country. You get the route, the documents list and a written quote before you courier anything.
Office: C – 5 A/2 New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096 · Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Apostille for other personal documents
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.