Certificate Apostille Services: Complete Guide for 2025
A Simple Explanation for Students, Job Seekers, Families & Businesses
If you are planning to travel abroad for work, study, family visa, business, or immigration, your documents must be legally recognized in the destination country. This is where Certificate Apostille becomes essential.
An Apostille proves that your document is genuine and valid internationally—accepted in all Hague Convention countries such as the USA, UK, UAE (from 2023), Germany, France, Australia, Canada (2024), Spain, Italy, and more.
This complete guide explains what Apostille means, why it is needed, the process, documents, time, cost, and how to get it easily.
What Is Certificate Apostille?
A Certificate Apostille is an official sticker and stamp issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India. It verifies:
- The authenticity of your document
- Signature of the issuing authority
- Seal of the government department
An Apostille makes your document valid in over 125 countries that are part of the Hague Convention.
When Do You Need Apostille?
You need Apostille if you are going abroad for:
- Work Visa / Employment Visa
- Higher Studies / Student Visa
- Dependent Visa / Family Visa
- Business Setup Abroad
- Immigration / Residency
Every country has its own rules, but Apostille is commonly required for international verification.
Documents That Require Apostille
- Degree Certificate
- Diploma
- Marksheet
- School Certificates
- Birth Certificate
- Marriage Certificate
- PCC (Police Clearance Certificate)
- Affidavits
- Medical Certificates
- Power of Attorney
- Company Incorporation Papers
- Invoice / Packing List
- Board Resolution
Apostille Process in India (Step-by-Step)
- Notary Public
- SDM Attestation
- Apostille In Delhi
Processing Time for Apostille
Normal Processing:2 working days
Urgent / Tatkal: 1 working days
Processing time may vary by document and state verification requirements.
