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Apostille & Certified Translation for Canada
Heading to Canada for a study permit, work permit, or PR? Our apostille services for Canada cover your Indian documents end to end, with MEA apostille and certified French translation where Quebec asks for it. Send a scan on WhatsApp for a free review and a clear quote.
Before you send originals
We review the file first on WhatsApp
Canada receiving authority and its written checklist
Canada purpose: work, study, family, commercial or professional use
For Canada: HRD Attestation → MEA Apostille
Canada translation check: English or French (Quebec)
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Canada accepts apostille from India. IRCC, ECA bodies, universities, and licensing bodies may ask for apostilled education, birth, marriage, PCC, or translated documents depending on the pathway.
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Get Your Indian Documents Apostilled From Canada
If your originals are with family in India and you are reading this from Canada, the case runs scan-first. We coordinate with your family in India, handle pickup, run State HRD or SDM, MEA apostille, certified translation where needed, and courier back the way you direct.
See the NRI service for CanadaCanada: route, translation and receiving authority
Canada is the busiest English-speaking desk on our wall and the case mix is broader than most people assume. Study permit applications to universities and colleges, Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades and Canadian Experience Class streams, the Provincial Nominee Programs across Ontario, BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Atlantic provinces, Spousal Sponsorship for partners of Canadian PRs and citizens, and Family Sponsorship for parents and grandparents on the Super Visa.
The Canada document workflow shifted recently. From 11 January 2024 Canada accepts MEA apostille from India for documents that previously needed the older Global Affairs Canada plus Canadian Embassy attestation steps. So for any Indian-issued document going to IRCC, an ECA body or a Canadian provincial regulator after that date, MEA apostille is the final India-side stamp. We still see older agency content telling families to send originals to Canada for High Commission attestation. That is out of date.
India-side, the sequence is the same as for any Hague country. State HRD on educational documents, SDM or Home on personal documents, then MEA apostille. Indian-issued documents are mostly in English so a separate translation is usually not needed for the IRCC case.
ECA (Educational Credential Assessment) through WES Canada, IQAS, ICAS, ICES or CES is the credential evaluation step that gives you CRS points under Express Entry. It is separate from apostille. Most ECA bodies want the academic record sent directly from your Indian university in a sealed envelope, plus an apostilled copy on your side. We coordinate the apostilled copy and walk you through the parallel university-sealed-envelope request so both arrive together.
For Quebec, French is the working language. If your documents goes through Arrima or CSQ, or if you are sponsoring a spouse from outside Quebec to Quebec, certified French translation is usually required for the documents. We handle French translation through traducteur agréé translators acceptable to Quebec authorities.
Canada document process from India
HRD Attestation
State-level HRD attestation for educational documents.
MEA Apostille
Ministry of External Affairs apostille.
Translation (if needed)
Certified English or French translation for non-English documents.
ECA (if applicable)
Educational Credential Assessment through WES Canada, IQAS, etc.
IRCC Application
Express Entry, study permit, or other IRCC pathway application.
Documents commonly requested for Canada
The receiving authority and purpose decide the final set. Share a scan before moving originals.
Degree Certificate
apostilled
Transcripts
apostilled
Birth Certificate
apostilled
PCC
apostilled
Marriage Certificate
apostilled
Passport
ECA report documents
Canada credential evaluation and licensing
Authentication proves the Indian signature or seal; it does not replace a qualification assessment or professional-registration decision.
Evaluator
WES Canada, IQAS, ICAS, ICES or CES, as accepted by the immigration or licensing route
Professional regulator
The applicable provincial or professional regulator; requirements differ by profession and province
Document input
Degree and transcript in the evaluator’s prescribed format, including direct university dispatch where requested
Avoid this mistake
Use the evaluator named for the application; one assessment is not automatically interchangeable with another.
India side, by city & state
Where your Canada case usually starts in India
Indian-side authentication is state-led: educational documents go through your degree's issuing state HRD, and personal documents go through SDM or the Home Department of your domicile state. These are the state HRDs and city pickup pages most Canada cases actually run through.
State HRD
City pickup & attestation
How we help with Canada
The SiZA services that apply to Canada.
MEA Apostille Services
MEA apostille support for Indian documents intended for Hague Convention countries.
Certified Translation Services
Which kind of translator you need depends on the destination. Italy CTU, Spain Traductor Jurado, Germany court-sworn, Indian-side certified for most others. We arrange the right one on your behalf, confirmed by WhatsApp scan review before any payment.
Timeline, Cost Factors & Rejection Risks
Typical Timeline
India-side MEA apostille is 2-3 working days after readiness; State HRD before MEA varies by state. We confirm the committed schedule after reviewing the case.
Cost Depends On
Common Rejection Reasons
How SiZA Global Handles It
Checks before sending Canada documents
Canada has been a Hague Apostille member since 11 January 2024. MEA apostille from India is the final India-side stamp. No Canadian Embassy attestation step now.
If you are reading older agency content that asks you to send documents to Canada for High Commission attestation, it is out of date for any document submitted after 11 January 2024.
ECA (Educational Credential Assessment) through WES Canada, IQAS, ICAS, ICES or CES is separate from apostille. Most ECA bodies want the university-sealed-envelope transcript plus an apostilled copy from you.
IELTS or CELPIP for English, TEF or TCF for French. English tests for federal programs. French tests for Quebec or to claim French CRS points.
Study permit needs an LOA from a Designated Learning Institution. PAL or TAL provincial attestation letter is now also required for most undergraduate study permit applications since 2024.
Super Visa for parents and grandparents asks for medical insurance for the visit period and a letter of invitation, more than apostille. The sponsor income proof is the gate.
Canada Reference Card
Canada Documentation Key Facts
Verified reference data for Indian documents going to Canada. Each fact links to its source where applicable.
India-Side Legalisation
- Hague Apostille
- MemberEIF: 11 January 2024
- Final India-side stamp
- MEA apostille (State HRD on educational documents, SDM or Home Department on personal documents)
- Translation
- English or French (Quebec)
- Most Indian-issued documents are already in English. For Quebec immigration via Arrima or CSQ, certified French translation by a traducteur agréé is usually required.
- Typical India-side turnaround
- MEA apostille: 2-3 working days after readiness. State HRD before MEA: varies by state.
- ECA through WES Canada, IQAS, ICAS, ICES or CES runs on the Canadian side and adds its own timeline. Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL or TAL) for most undergraduate study permits since 2024 is a Canadian-side requirement.
Canada Missions in India
High Commission of Canada, New Delhi
7/8 Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021
Jurisdiction: All India consular jurisdiction. Canada also operates trade offices and Consulates in Mumbai, Bengaluru and Chandigarh.
Indian Missions in Canada
High Commission of India, Ottawa
10 Springfield Road, Ottawa, Ontario K1M 1C9, Canada
How SiZA Handles Canada Documents
For Canada, SiZA checks the document issuer, purpose and receiving-authority instruction before asking you to move originals.
What to send first
Review the requirement
Share the document scan, destination country, purpose, deadline, and where the original document is currently kept.
Confirm the right process
SiZA checks whether the file needs apostille, embassy attestation, HRD/Home, Chamber, translation, visa documentation, or a combined process.
Handle and update
Once the scope is clear, the file moves through the required steps with practical updates by WhatsApp or email.
Proof and return
After completion, SiZA shares completion proof, confirms payment and courier preference, then packs and dispatches the document safely.
Share scan
Process confirmed
Originals received if required
Completion proof
Payment and return
Trust, Custody And Safety
Degrees, civil certificates and company records are checked at intake, tied to the case reference and tracked through submission, completion and return.
Original-Document Care
Each original is checked against the intake list and kept with its case reference during movement and handoff.
Clear Updates
WhatsApp or email updates mark intake, submission, completion and dispatch, so you know the file’s current stage.
Completion Proof
Photos or video of the completed work can be shared before the original is packed for return.
Safe Return
We reconfirm the address and courier choice, protect the document from moisture and share the dispatch reference.
No Shortcut Claims
SiZA does not promise fake shortcuts, bypass personal appearance rules, or help with forged or non-genuine documents.
Canada document questions
Is apostille required for Canadian Express Entry?
Since 11 January 2024 Canada accepts MEA apostille from India. IRCC and the ECA bodies (WES Canada, IQAS, ICAS, ICES, CES) generally want apostilled Indian degree and transcripts as part of the documents. We handle State HRD on educational documents, MEA apostille and packaging for ECA submission end to end.
What changed for Canada on 11 January 2024?
Canada deposited its instrument of accession to the Hague Apostille Convention and the Convention came into force for Canada on 11 January 2024. Before that, Indian documents for Canadian use went through Global Affairs Canada authentication plus Canadian Embassy or High Commission attestation. After that date, MEA apostille from India is recognised as the equivalent legalisation, so no Canadian Embassy attestation step is needed.
Do I need French translation for Canada immigration?
For most federal programs (Express Entry, study permit, work permit, PR), English is enough. For Quebec immigration via Arrima or CSQ, and for any document going to Quebec institutions or municipal authorities, certified French translation is usually required. We handle French translation through traducteur agréé translators acceptable to Quebec authorities.
I am sponsoring my spouse from India to Canada. What apostille do I need?
For Spousal Sponsorship under the family class, IRCC usually wants apostilled Indian marriage certificate (Home or SDM attestation, then MEA apostille). If you sponsored the relationship through a registered marriage, the original marriage certificate is the main civil document. Birth certificates of children may also need apostille for the family paperwork.
Official Sources to Verify
Canada attestation, visa and translation rules can change. Every fact on this page is verified against an official source; the links below take you straight to the authority that issued the rule.
Important Notice: SiZA Global Solutions Private Limited is a professional documentation and facilitation service provider. We do not offer recruitment, job placement, or overseas employment services. All documentation information on this page is for general guidance. Always verify current requirements with the relevant embassy or authority before submission.
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Reviews are quoted as written and reflect each customer's case at the time. Current government and mission requirements are checked again before new work starts.
“Canada PR requires degree apostille, marriage certificate apostille, and sometimes translation. SiZA handled all my documents , degree, marriage certificate, PCC , in a coordinated workflow. Doorstep pickup in Noida and courier back. No need to run around government offices.”
Deepak Verma
IT professional, Canada immigration
Noida, India
“Excellent service! The process was smooth, quick, and very professional. The team was responsive, kept me updated throughout, and handled everything efficiently. Highly recommended for anyone needing apostille services.”
“Germany spouse visa required appostle marriage documents along with translation.SiZA picked up the document from home, started the process quickly, the MEA apostle was quite fast, they have also done translation as requested.The overall process was smooth.”
“I had a very good experience with Siza Global Solutions, India. They helped me get my documents apostilled within 2 days, which was a great help for my nostrification process in Poland. They are trustworthy, professional, and handle documents very carefully. Thank you for your excellent service. I highly recommend them.”
“I live in Italy, and for immigration purpose I was asked to submit legalized marriage certificate from Italian consulate. Since I cannot personally do it, I found this agency online and contacted them. I sent them a pdf file of my marriage certificate and passport, they did everything from home department attestation, apostille, Italian translation and legalization from Italian consulate, Mumbai all within 40 days and send it to me by DHL to Italy. They were a life saver because there are only very few agencies in India who does legalization from Italian consulate. They were very professional, sent me the photo of the certificate after each step. I highly recommend them.”
“I needed both MEA apostille and Italian translation for my degree, marksheets, and birth certificate. SiZA handled the full package , apostille and empanelled Italian translation together. Everything was accepted by the Italian embassy without any queries.”
Priya Sharma
Student, Italy study visa
Bengaluru, India
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