Educational documents
Bonafide Certificate Attestation & Apostille
Attestation or apostille of a bonafide (study) certificate, which confirms that a student is currently enrolled. It is used for dependent visas, scholarships and transfers abroad.
At a glance
- Category
- Educational documents
- Issued by
- School, college or university where the student is enrolled
- Authenticated by
- Education authorities, then State Education Department
- Final stage
- MEA + embassy, or apostille
Process
Bonafide Certificate Attestation & Apostille process
- 1
Certificate check
We check the institution's letterhead, signature, seal and the student's details against the passport.
- 2
Education authorities
The certificate is verified or countersigned by the education authorities before state authentication.
- 3
MEA apostille or attestation
An MEA apostille for Hague Convention countries, or MEA attestation for countries that need embassy legalisation.
- 4
Embassy attestation (if required)
For non-Hague countries such as the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait, the destination's embassy or consulate attests the document.
Documents required
- Original bonafide certificate on the institution's letterhead, signed and stamped
- Student's passport copy
- Authorisation letter (from a parent for minors)
Apostille or embassy attestation?
Frequently asked questions
How recent should the bonafide certificate be?
Because it confirms current enrolment, authorities abroad usually want a recently issued certificate. Ask the institution for a fresh one dated close to your application.
Is a bonafide certificate the same as a study certificate?
Yes. Institutions use both names for a letter confirming that the student is enrolled with them.
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