What is Degree Attestation?
Government agencies and embassies validate your academic documents as part of the formal degree verification process. Simply put, it is whether or not your degree is valid and obtained from a local, accredited institution. Without verification, it can be complicated or time-consuming to work, study, or settle in any country.
The procedure involves several steps, starting with certification by the issuing university, followed by state-level accreditation, and then completion of these steps. Afterwards, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs verifies the approval. The embassy only then deems the degree valid. Completion of final verification by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country of destination is sometimes also required.
In India, the process often involves:
- Confirmation from the organisation or university
- Human resource development (HRD) attestation at the state level
- Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) certification
- Attestation from the target country's embassy
Degree attestation is required in nations like the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman for:
- Making a work visa application
- International higher education
- Dependent or sponsor visas
- Professional registration and licensing
Therefore, obtaining a certified Indian degree is essential if you want it to have legal standing outside.