PhD Degree Certificate Apostille and Attestation
Apostille and embassy attestation for PhD degrees and provisional PhD certificates, for faculty, postdoctoral and research positions abroad.
PhD degree certificate apostille: quick answer
PhD degree certificate apostille means getting your PhD degree 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.
Countries such as the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait are not in the Hague Convention, so for them you need PhD degree certificate attestation: MEA attestation after the notary and SDM steps, followed by embassy legalisation.
INFINITYGRO handles PhD certificate apostille for clients across India by courier. Send a WhatsApp photo of your PhD degree and the destination country, and you get the route and a written quote before anything is sent.
Why a PhD degree is apostilled or attested
Universities abroad, especially in the Gulf, check the full academic record of faculty they hire: bachelor's, master's and the PhD. Research institutes and postdoctoral programmes in Europe and Asia also ask for proof of the doctorate before signing a contract.
For Gulf universities in the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait, the PhD needs MEA attestation and embassy legalisation. Saudi Arabia, Oman and Hague countries in Europe and Asia accept the MEA apostille.
Faculty posts
Gulf and Asian universities.
Postdoctoral positions
Europe, Japan, Korea and more.
Provisional PhD
When the final degree is not yet issued.
Full academic set
Bachelor's, master's and PhD together.
PhD degree certificate apostille: step-by-step process
The destination country decides which of these two routes your PhD degree takes.
Apostille for Hague Convention countries
- 1Notary, New DelhiYour PhD degree is attested by a notary in New Delhi.
- 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 PhD degree will be used.
Non-Hague countries
Documents required for PhD degree certificate attestation
- Original PhD degree or provisional PhD certificate
- Master's and bachelor's degrees, if the university asks for the full set
- 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)
PhD degree certificate apostille charges and time
| Government fee at the MEA | ₹50 for each apostilled document |
|---|---|
| Our charge for an apostille on a PhD degree | ₹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 |
Every sheet counts as one document, so a PhD degree with four marksheets is five apostilles. The degree apostille fees page explains each stage.
Tips before sending your PhD degree
- Faculty hiring in the Gulf usually needs all three degrees legalised; plan one courier for all.
- If the PhD degree is pending convocation, the provisional certificate can be legalised for now.
- Keep a copy of the notification of award; some universities ask for it with the provisional certificate.
Official links for PhD degree apostille and attestation
For the official position, check these government and regulator pages; we follow them for every PhD degree file:
FAQs: PhD degree certificate apostille and attestation
How do I get my PhD degree apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs?
First the original PhD degree is attested by a notary in New Delhi. The SDM office in New Delhi then verifies the notary, and the MEA fixes the apostille sticker on the back. You can courier the original to us; we complete all three steps and courier it back.
What are the charges for PhD degree certificate apostille?
The MEA charges a government fee of ₹50 per document for an apostille. Our service charge for PhD degree 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.
Do Gulf universities need all my degrees attested?
Usually yes. Faculty appointments in the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait commonly need the bachelor's, master's and PhD attested.
What documents are required for PhD degree certificate attestation?
Only a few things: the original PhD 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 PhD degree certificate attestation for the UAE, Qatar or Kuwait?
Notary, SDM, MEA attestation and then the embassy: that is the four-step route for the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait. The UAE also requires its own ministry stamp after you arrive.
Can a provisional PhD certificate be apostilled?
Yes, if it is issued and signed by the university. Some employers later ask for the final degree as well.
How long does PhD 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 PhD 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 PhD degree needs attestation and the embassy stamp.
Does a postdoc position in Germany need an apostilled PhD?
Some German institutions ask for an apostille and others accept certified copies. Follow the institution's instruction; when asked, the MEA apostille is used.
Is INFINITYGRO genuine, and do I need to visit Delhi for my PhD 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 PhD degree to our office or drop it in person. Call or WhatsApp +91-8595558517.
Send your PhD degree for apostille or attestation
Start with a WhatsApp photo of the PhD 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.