Countries That Commonly Require Single Status Certificate with Apostille
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Planning an international marriage? Most countries now follow the Hague Apostille Convention. This means your Indian Single Status Certificate (Bachelorhood / Unmarried Certificate) needs only MEA Apostille — a simple sticker from the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi. No Embassy legalization required → Faster | Cheaper | 100% Remote Process.
What is an Apostille?
An Apostille is a form of authentication issued under the 1961 Hague Convention, which simplifies the legalization of documents for use abroad. For NRIs and Indian citizens planning to marry overseas, a Single-Status / Bachelorhood Certificate often requires an Apostille to be legally recognized in the destination country.
Why is Apostille Needed for a Single-Status Certificate?
- Confirms that the certificate is genuine and issued by a competent authority in India
- Accepted directly in Hague Convention countries without further embassy legalization
- Essential for marriage registration, visa applications, and immigration procedures
Below is the latest list of popular countries that accept Apostille only for Single Status Certificate / Certificate of No Impediment.
| Country | Requirement | Popular For NRI Marriage / Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | Apostille | ✓ |
| Andorra | Apostille | ✓ |
| Argentina | Apostille | ✓ |
| Armenia | Apostille | ✓ |
| Australia | Apostille | Very Common |
| Austria | Apostille | ✓ |
| Azerbaijan | Apostille | ✓ |
| Belarus | Apostille | ✓ |
| Belgium | Apostille | ✓ |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Apostille | ✓ |
| Brazil | Apostille | Very Common |
| Bulgaria | Apostille | ✓ |
| Canada | Apostille | Very Common |
| Chile | Apostille | ✓ |
| Costa Rica | Apostille | ✓ |
| Croatia | Apostille | ✓ |
| Cyprus | Apostille | Popular |
| Czech Republic | Apostille | ✓ |
| Denmark | Apostille | ✓ |
| Dominican Republic | Apostille | Popular |
| Ecuador | Apostille | ✓ |
| El Salvador | Apostille | ✓ |
| Estonia | Apostille | ✓ |
| Finland | Apostille | ✓ |
| France | Apostille | Very Common |
| Georgia | Apostille | ✓ |
| Germany | Apostille | Very Common |
| Greece | Apostille | Popular |
| Honduras | Apostille | ✓ |
| Hungary | Apostille | ✓ |
| Iceland | Apostille | ✓ |
| Ireland | Apostille | ✓ |
| Israel | Apostille | Popular |
| Italy | Apostille | Very Common |
| Japan | Apostille | Popular |
| Kazakhstan | Apostille | ✓ |
| Latvia | Apostille | ✓ |
| Lithuania | Apostille | ✓ |
| Luxembourg | Apostille | ✓ |
| Malta | Apostille | ✓ |
| Mauritius | Apostille | Popular |
| Mexico | Apostille | Popular |
| Monaco | Apostille | ✓ |
| Mongolia | Apostille | ✓ |
| Montenegro | Apostille | ✓ |
| Morocco | Apostille | ✓ |
| Namibia | Apostille | ✓ |
| Netherlands | Apostille | Very Common |
| New Zealand | Apostille | Popular |
| Nicaragua | Apostille | ✓ |
| North Macedonia | Apostille | ✓ |
| Norway | Apostille | ✓ |
| Oman | Apostille | ✓ (since 2022) |
| Panama | Apostille | ✓ |
| Paraguay | Apostille | ✓ |
| Peru | Apostille | ✓ |
| Philippines | Apostille | Very Common |
| Poland | Apostille | ✓ |
| Portugal | Apostille | Popular |
| Republic of Moldova | Apostille | ✓ |
| Romania | Apostille | ✓ |
| Russian Federation | Apostille | ✓ |
| Saudi Arabia | Apostille | Very Common (since Dec 2022) |
| Serbia | Apostille | ✓ |
| Singapore | Apostille | Popular |
| Slovakia | Apostille | ✓ |
| Slovenia | Apostille | ✓ |
| South Africa | Apostille | Popular |
| South Korea | Apostille | Popular |
| Spain | Apostille | Very Common |
| Sri Lanka | Apostille | ✓ |
| Suriname | Apostille | ✓ |
| Sweden | Apostille | ✓ |
| Switzerland | Apostille | ✓ |
| Tunisia | Apostille | ✓ |
| Türkiye (Turkey) | Apostille | Popular |
| Ukraine | Apostille | ✓ |
| United Kingdom | Apostille | Very Common |
| United States of America | Apostille | Very Common |
| Uruguay | Apostille | ✓ |
| Uzbekistan | Apostille | ✓ |
| Venezuela | Apostille | ✓ |
| Zambia | Apostille | ✓ |
Countries That Commonly Require Apostille for Single-Status Certificates
Below is a list of countries where Apostille is mandatory for recognition of your certificate:
Europe
- Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Moldova, Romania, Russian Federation, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Kingdom
Americas
- Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, United States of America, Uruguay, Venezuela
Asia-Pacific
- Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Japan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka
Middle East & Africa
- Mauritius, Morocco, Namibia, Oman, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Tunisia, Zambia
Special Note
- Rwanda requires Attestation instead of Apostille, as it is not part of the Hague Convention.
- For non-Hague countries (e.g., UAE, Qatar, Kuwait), embassy legalization is required instead of Apostille.
Validity of Apostille
Most countries accept Apostilled Single-Status Certificates issued within the last 3–6 months. Legal Light Consulting advises obtaining a fresh certificate close to your marriage or visa application date.
How Legal Light Consulting Helps
- Drafting and filing your Single-Status Certificate application
- Coordinating with SDM/Court, State Home Department, and MEA
- Securing Apostille from MEA for Hague Convention countries
- Arranging embassy attestation for non-Hague countries
- Delivering documents securely to your address in India or abroad
Why This Matters for You
- Only 4 simple steps: Affidavit → SDM/Court → State Home → MEA Apostille
- Processing time: 7–15 days (fast-track available)
- No visit to India required — perfect for NRIs
- Worldwide courier delivery included
Still Require Full Attestation + Embassy (Non-Apostille Countries)
UAE ▪ Qatar ▪ Kuwait ▪ Egypt ▪ Thailand ▪ Vietnam ▪ China (except Hong Kong/Macao)
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