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Can an Employment Letter Be Apostilled in Singapore?
Yes — an employment letter apostille in Singapore takes two steps: a Singapore Notary Public notarises the letter, payslip or experience certificate, then the Singapore Academy of Law (SAL) authenticates it and affixes an apostille for SGD 87.20 per notarised document. For a non-Hague country such as the UAE, Qatar or Kuwait, embassy attestation follows the SAL step.
There are two notary routes: your company's authorised signatory signs the letter before the notary, or the notary certifies a true copy of the original. Which one fits depends on the document and on what your receiving authority accepts — we confirm this before you pay. More on how the notary step works: notarisation and apostille.
Why Employment Letters Get Stuck Before SAL
Taken straight to the SAL counter
SAL only apostilles company-issued documents after a Notary Public has notarised them. We add the notary step first, so no trip is wasted.
Only a PDF or an e-signed letter
If SAL cannot verify a company-issued PDF, a notary route is used instead. We tell you which one applies to your file.
The HR signatory isn't available
The signatory route needs the company's authorised signatory in front of the notary. If that isn't possible, we check whether a certified true copy route is acceptable to your receiving authority.
The wrong document for the receiving authority
SAL does not advise which documents you need, and neither do we guess. Send us the employer's, bank's or visa office's checklist and we match your documents to it.
A non-Hague destination
For the UAE, Qatar or Kuwait, the embassy stamp comes after SAL, not before. We run the steps in the right order.
Not in English
SAL accepts documents in English or bilingual with English, and does not translate. If the destination asks for its own language, we arrange translation and apostille.
Our Employment Letter and Experience Certificate Apostille Service
Document pre-check
we confirm the notary route and what SAL will need
Notarisation
by a Singapore Notary Public, via the company signatory or certified true copy route
SAL authentication and apostille
arranged at the notary stage, then collected
Embassy attestation
for non-Hague countries, completed after SAL (UAE embassy attestation, Qatar embassy attestation, Kuwait embassy attestation)
Translation
when the receiving country asks for its own language
Pickup and delivery
anywhere in Singapore
Employment Letter Apostille Price in Singapore
| Package | Best for | Our fee | Typical time |
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| Notarise + Apostille | Employment letters, payslips and experience certificates for Hague countries such as South Korea or India | From SGD 229 | 1–2 working days |
| Notarise + Apostille + Embassy | Salary certificates and experience letters for the UAE, Qatar or Kuwait | From SGD 428 + embassy fee | 5–10 working days |
| Document Set | Employment letter plus payslips or several certificates in one order | From SGD 229 per document | 1–2 working days |
The prices shown above are starting prices. Your final price depends on the document type, number of pages and destination country, and will be confirmed in a written quotation before any work begins.
Add-ons: extra party signing before the notary from SGD 19 per copy · translation from SGD 29 per page · pickup and delivery from SGD 25 per trip · same-day service +SGD 49 per document
Government and statutory fees (passed on at cost): SAL authentication of a notarised document SGD 87.20, paid at the notary (SAL's SGD 10.70 legalisation fee is not charged on top) · notarial certificate SGD 75, plus SGD 20 per extra party · signature witnessing SGD 40. We confirm which notary fees apply to your document.
How to Apostille an Employment Letter — 4 Steps
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Send a photo or the PDF
of your letter on WhatsApp and tell us the country and who is asking for it.
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Get the notary route and an all-in price
before you pay anything.
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We notarise, arrange SAL authentication and, if needed, the embassy step.
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Collect it, or we deliver it
anywhere in Singapore.
What to Send or Bring
- The original letter, payslips or experience certificate — or the PDF exactly as HR issued it
- Your NRIC or passport
- Details of your company's authorised signatory, if the signatory route is used
- The checklist or email from the employer, bank or visa office receiving it
- How many apostilled copies you need
Employment Documents for Your Destination
Hague countries: apostille for South Korea (for example a Korean bank or visa) · apostille for India · apostille for Saudi Arabia · apostille for Japan · apostille for Australia · apostille for the UK · apostille for the USA
Non-Hague countries: UAE embassy attestation · Qatar embassy attestation · Kuwait embassy attestation · Egypt embassy attestation — see embassy attestation in Singapore
Documents you may also need: police certificate apostille · degree certificate apostille · degree attestation for the UAE · passport copy notarisation
Why Singapore Residents Choose Us
We check before the notary does
the right route for a PDF or a signed letter, confirmed from a photo.
One contact for every step
notary, SAL, embassy, translation and delivery.
Clear pricing
our fee and the statutory notary and SAL fees listed separately; total agreed upfront.
Close to SAL
our Suntec Tower One office is minutes from SAL, with pickup across Singapore.
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What our clients say
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“I had several company documents that needed to be prepared for use overseas. They checked the paperwork before starting and explained what needed to be completed first. The documents were handled professionally and returned as agreed.”
“I needed company documents legalised for use in China. There were several documents involved and I wasn't familiar with the process. They explained what needed to be done at each stage and kept me updated throughout.”
“Needed my degree certificate and transcript apostilled for an overseas job application. They checked the documents first and confirmed the process before starting. The final documents were returned neatly and within the agreed timeframe.”
“Needed a police certificate apostilled quite urgently for an overseas application. I asked about the same-day option and they confirmed the timing before I went ahead. Really appreciated the clear communication.”
“I needed several personal documents apostilled and didn't have time to arrange everything myself. The team explained the process and kept me updated until the documents were ready. Very convenient service.”
“My degree certificate needed legalisation for Indonesia. I was mainly worried about whether additional certification was required before the apostille. They checked the document and explained the correct process before proceeding.”
“I needed a single status certificate legalised for an overseas application. I had quite a few questions because it was my first time doing this. They were patient with the explanations and gave me a clear idea of the process.”
“I needed a certified true copy before proceeding with the legalisation of my documents. The appointment was straightforward and they explained what was being certified before completing the process. Very efficient service.”
“I booked a mobile notary because travelling to an office wasn't convenient for me. The appointment was arranged around my availability and everything was handled professionally. It saved me quite a bit of time.”
“My Malaysian documents needed to be legalised and I wasn't familiar with the Singapore procedure. They explained the difference between the steps clearly and checked the documents before proceeding. Very straightforward experience.”
“I needed my divorce certificate legalised for use abroad. I already had the original document but wasn't sure what authentication was required next. They explained the process step by step and made it much easier to understand.”
“I needed my A-Level certificate apostilled before sending it to a university overseas. The price and turnaround were explained before I confirmed the service. Everything was straightforward and I received the completed document as expected.”
“I needed an urgent apostille and had a fairly tight deadline. Before taking the order, they checked my document and confirmed whether the requested turnaround was possible. I appreciated the honest explanation about the timing.”
“Needed my birth certificate apostilled for use in India. I wasn't sure whether I needed to get anything notarised first, so I messaged them on WhatsApp. They explained the steps clearly and handled everything without any confusion.”
“My marriage certificate needed attestation for the UAE. I contacted them through WhatsApp because I had a few questions about the embassy requirements. The replies were quick and everything was explained in simple terms.”
“I had a power of attorney that needed notarisation before it could be used overseas. I wasn't familiar with the procedure, so their explanation over WhatsApp was really helpful. Everything was handled in the order they explained.”
“My documents had already been notarised but still needed authentication. I wasn't sure what the next step was, so I sent them a copy through WhatsApp. They checked everything and explained what was still required.”
“I needed my documents apostilled for the Philippines and had no idea where to start. They explained the process clearly and confirmed what I needed before taking the documents. The whole experience was much easier than I expected.”
“I needed several documents attested for Qatar and wasn't familiar with the embassy process. They went through the documents with me and explained which steps were required. Communication was clear from beginning to end.”
“My father's death certificate needed to be legalised for use overseas. It was a sensitive family matter, so I appreciated how professionally the documents were handled. The process was explained clearly and there was no unnecessary back and forth.”
“I needed both translation and apostille for an overseas application. I initially thought I would have to arrange the two services separately. They explained the order of the steps and made the whole process much simpler.”
“I needed my documents attested for Kuwait and wasn't sure which certificates needed to be included. The team went through everything with me before I started. The process was organised and I always knew what stage the documents were at.”
“I needed my power of attorney notarised for an overseas property transaction. They explained what I needed to prepare beforehand, which made the appointment much easier. The document was handled carefully and professionally.”
“My O-Level certificates needed apostilling for an overseas education application. I wasn't sure whether the older certificates could still be processed, so I sent them over for checking first. They confirmed what was needed and handled the rest.”
“I had documents from Vietnam that needed to be legalised for use in Singapore. I wasn't sure about the terminology and kept confusing attestation with legalisation. They explained the difference clearly and told me what stage my documents needed.”
Employment Letter Apostille — FAQs
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