A semiconductor light emitting apparatus includes: a stem part having a stem base, a lead terminal, and a metal member having a closed shape, the stem base having an inner portion having a first face, a second face and an opening extending in a first direction from the first face to the second face, and an outer portion surrounding the inner portion, the inner and outer portions being arranged along a reference plane intersecting the first direction, the lead terminal being supported in the opening, and the metal member being disposed on the outer portion so as to surround the inner portion and having a first portion supported by a top face of the outer portion, and a second portion extending outward with reference to an edge of the outer portion; a semiconductor optical element disposed on the inner portion; and a cap disposed on the metal member.