MEA Certification Attestation

Apostille Attestation Service in Bangalore An apostille is an internationally recognised certificate of authenticity issued under the Hague Convention - a multilateral treaty that simplified how public documents are legalised across borders. When the MEA (Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India) affixes an apostille sticker or stamp to your document, it is certifying the authenticity of the signature, the capacity of the person who signed it, and the seal or stamp it bears. Once apostilled, the document is legally recognised in all Hague Convention member countries - no further embassy or consular legalisation is needed.

MEA Apostille (For Hague convention countries)

• One certificate valid in 100+ countries
• No embassy visit needed at destination
• Faster, simpler, lower total cost
• Digital e-Apostille option available
• USA, UK, Canada, Australia, EU and more countries

Embassy Attestation(For non-Hague convetion countries)

• Multiple steps: HRD → MEA → Embassy
• Country-specific — done per destination
• Longer turnaround, higher total cost
• Required for countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, China
• Physical presence often needed

Who needs an apostille in India?

Apostille is mandatory in several common life situations where your Indian documents are required by foreign authorities. Key scenarios include:

• Higher education abroad
  Universities in countries like Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, and Australia routinely ask for apostilled degree certificates, mark sheets, and migration certificates as part of the admissions or student visa process.
• Employment and work visas
  Employers in the US, UK, Canada, and many European nations require apostilled police clearance certificates (PCC), experience letters, and educational credentials during background verification or skilled worker visa applications.
• Marriage registration abroad
  If an Indian citizen is getting married in a Hague Convention country, a birth certificate, affidavit of marital status, and sometimes a marriage certificate require apostille before they are accepted by the foreign civil registry.
• Business and commercial transactions
  Incorporation documents, Memorandums of Association, powers of attorney, and commercial invoices intended for use in Hague member countries all need apostille for legal validity.
• Immigration and permanent residency
  PR applications, family reunification processes, and citizenship filings in countries like Canada, Australia, or New Zealand often require apostilled birth, marriage, and police clearance documents.
• Adoption proceedings International adoption cases involving Indian children require the apostille of multiple documents to meet the legal standards of the receiving country.

Documents eligible for apostille

The MEA categorises apostille-eligible documents into three main groups:

Personal documents

• Birth certificate
• Death certificate
• Marriage certificate
• Divorce decree
• Affidavit / declarations
• Power of Attorney
• Police Clearance Certificate
• Medical certificates
• Adoption deed
• Single status certificate

Educational documents

• Degree certificate
• Diploma / PG Diploma
• Mark sheets / transcripts
• Secondary school (SSC / CBSE)
• Transfer certificate
• Migration certificate
• Experience certificate
• Nursing / engineering certs
• School leaving certificate

Commercial documents

• Certificate of Incorporation
• Memorandum of Association
• Articles of Association
• Power of Attorney (biz)
• Board resolutions
• Commercial invoices
• GST registration
• Import / export docs

> Note: MEA does not accept documents directly from individuals. All submissions must go through one of the four MEA-designated outsourced service agencies or authorised Regional Passport Offices.

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