Embassy Attestation in India: Summary
Purpose: Verify document authenticity for international use (education, employment, marriage, business)
Documents: Educational, Personal (e.g., birth, marriage), Commercial
Process:
- State Authentication (Home/HRD Dept.)
- MEA (Ministry of External Affairs) Attestation/Apostille
- Embassy/Consulate Attestation (of the destination country)
Timeline: Up to 30 working days
Fees: Processing fees depend on many factors, including the type of document and the authority.
Key: Check the destination country's requirements, plan ahead, and consider professional services like PEC for complex or urgent needs.
Table of Contents
- Introduction to Embassy Attestation
- Types of Documents for Attestation
- Step-by-Step Embassy Attestation Process in India
- Required Documents for Embassy Attestation
- Timeline for Embassy Attestation
- Fees for Embassy Attestation
- Embassy/Consulate Specific Requirements
- MEA (Ministry of External Affairs) Apostille vs. Attestation
- Hague Convention Countries (Apostille) vs. Non-Hague Countries (Attestation)
- Challenges and Solutions in Embassy Attestation
- Professional Attestation Services: When to Consider
- Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Introduction to Embassy Attestation
• Definition: Embassy Attestation is the process of verifying the authenticity of documents by the Embassy or Consulate of the country where the document is intended to be used.
• Purpose: To ensure the genuineness of documents for international use, such as education, employment, marriage, or business purposes.
2. Types of Documents for Attestation
Educational Documents:
- Degree Certificates
- Diploma Certificates
- Mark Sheets
- Transcripts
- Migration Certificate
Personal Documents:
Commercial Documents:
3. Step-by-Step Embassy Attestation Process in India
For Personal and Educational Documents:
Document Verification by Issuing Authority (if required)
• University/Institution verification for educational documents.
• Local authority verification for personal documents.
State Authentication (Home Department/HRD)
• Personal Documents: Home Department of the State.
• Educational Documents: Human Resource Development (HRD) Department of the State.
MEA (Ministry of External Affairs) Attestation/Apostille
• New Delhi or Regional Authentication Centres (RACs).
