Papua New Guinea Embassy Attestation in India
Papua New Guinea embassy attestation for Indian teachers, doctors, accountants and exporters. PNG is outside the Apostille Convention, so Indian degrees, experience letters, civil certificates and trade documents are attested by the MEA and then legalised by the Papua New Guinea High Commission in New Delhi. We run the full chain from Delhi and courier the set back.
What does PNG embassy attestation involve?
Papua New Guinea embassy attestation is the legalisation that lets employers, universities and government offices in Port Moresby or Lae accept an Indian document. Since PNG has not joined the Hague Apostille Convention, the apostille sticker is not used. Instead the Ministry of External Affairs attests the document and the PNG High Commission in New Delhi, open since 2006, legalises that attestation.
Many Indians living in PNG work as chartered accountants, university lecturers, school teachers and doctors, and these professions need degrees and experience letters legalised for work permits and registration. Indian exporters of textiles, machinery, food and medicines also send us invoices and certificates of origin, which go through a Chamber of Commerce before the MEA and the High Commission.
Papua New Guinea needs embassy attestation, not an apostille
Papua New Guinea does not appear in the HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked October 2026), so the Convention does not apply between PNG and India. An apostilled Indian document is not the correct form there. MEA attestation followed by the PNG High Commission’s legalisation is required.
Personal and educational documents
- 1Notary (Delhi)The document or its true copy is notarised and names are checked against your passport.
- 2SDM attestationThe Sub-Divisional Magistrate in Delhi authenticates the notary’s signature.
- 3MEA attestationThe Ministry of External Affairs attests the SDM’s signature.
- 4Embassy legalisationThe Papua New Guinea High Commission in New Delhi legalises the MEA attestation for use in PNG.
- 5Courier backReturned by Blue Dart or another secure courier, or collected from our office.
Commercial documents
- 1Chamber of CommerceInvoices, certificates of origin and company papers are attested by a recognised chamber.
- 2MEA attestationThe MEA attests the chamber’s signature.
- 3Embassy legalisationThe Papua New Guinea High Commission stamps the MEA attestation for commercial use.
Papua New Guinea attestation: key facts
| Apostille accepted? | No. PNG is not a party to the Apostille Convention |
|---|---|
| Mission in India | High Commission of Papua New Guinea, New Delhi (resident mission since 2006) |
| Chain in India | Notary → SDM (Delhi) → MEA attestation → PNG High Commission (commercial: Chamber of Commerce → MEA → High Commission) |
| Languages in PNG | English, Tok Pisin and Hiri Motu; English is used for most official paperwork |
| Who deals with the High Commission | We do, from our Delhi office; no personal visit needed |
Who usually needs this for Papua New Guinea
- Chartered accountants, lecturers and teachers taking up posts in Port Moresby, Lae or other PNG towns
- Indian doctors and nurses whose PNG employer or medical board needs legalised degrees and experience letters
- Families joining a spouse working in PNG, who need marriage and children’s birth certificates legalised
- Exporters shipping textiles, machinery, food or pharmaceuticals to PNG buyers who ask for legalised trade papers
Documents we attest for Papua New Guinea
Each guide below explains the route for one document type.
Papua New Guinea embassy attestation fees and time
| MEA stage, personal or educational document | Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 per document, all-inclusive (notary, SDM, Rs 50 MEA fee and service) |
|---|---|
| Embassy legalisation fee | Extra; set by the Papua New Guinea High Commission and confirmed in your written quote |
| Commercial document | Chamber fee + MEA attestation + embassy fee, quoted in writing |
| Courier | Extra, both ways |
| Translation | Usually not needed; Tok Pisin quoted by page if asked |
Notary, SDM and the MEA take a few working days, and the PNG High Commission then processes the file on its own timetable. Allow about 5 to 8 working days from receipt of your originals, plus courier, and we confirm the date in writing.
Before you send documents for Papua New Guinea
Send us
- Original documents, not laminated
- A copy of your passport
- Your PNG work permit papers or employer’s checklist, so we attest exactly what is asked for
- Your return address and phone number
Watch out for
- Do not get an apostille for PNG; it is not accepted and you would have to restart with MEA attestation
- Accountants and doctors should include professional registration or membership certificates if the PNG employer lists them
- If your degree name has changed since issue, carry the gazette notification or affidavit along with it
- For machinery and pharma exports, check the buyer’s exact list before the Chamber of Commerce stage
FAQs: Papua New Guinea embassy attestation
Is an apostille enough for Papua New Guinea?
No. Papua New Guinea is not a member of the Apostille Convention, so the MEA apostille is not accepted there. Indian documents need MEA attestation and then legalisation by the Papua New Guinea High Commission in New Delhi.
What does Papua New Guinea embassy attestation cost?
Our MEA stage charge is Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 per personal or educational document, all-inclusive. The PNG High Commission charges its own fee, which is extra and stated in your written quote. Chamber of Commerce fees apply to commercial papers, and courier is separate.
How long does PNG attestation usually take?
Usually 5 to 8 working days once your originals reach our Delhi office, depending on how quickly the High Commission processes the file. Add courier time to and from Delhi. We tell you the expected date before starting.
I am a chartered accountant joining a firm in Port Moresby. What should I attest?
Typically the B.Com or other degree, the ICAI membership or qualification certificate if your employer asks for it, and experience letters from previous firms. Send us the employer’s checklist first so nothing is missed and the originals travel only once.
Where is the Papua New Guinea High Commission in India?
PNG has had a resident High Commission in New Delhi since 2006. You do not need to go there yourself; we submit the MEA-attested documents at the High Commission, collect them after legalisation and return them to you.
Can birth and marriage certificates be attested for PNG?
Yes. Civil certificates go through notary and SDM in Delhi, then MEA attestation and the PNG High Commission. Families moving with a working spouse usually need both the marriage certificate and the children’s birth certificates.
Is translation into Tok Pisin needed?
Rarely. English is one of PNG’s official languages and is used in most government and business paperwork, so English documents are normally fine. If an office asks for a Tok Pisin or English translation of a regional-language certificate, we can arrange it.
How do I send my documents to you?
Courier the originals to our office at New Ashok Nagar, Delhi, or drop them off yourself between Monday and Saturday. We do not offer home pickup. Finished documents go back by Blue Dart or another secure courier, or you can collect them.
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Disclaimer: INFINITYGRO is a private document facilitation service, not the Ministry of External Affairs or the Papua New Guinea High Commission. Apostilles and attestations are issued only by the MEA and the mission concerned. Rules and fees can change; check the requirements of the authority in Papua New Guinea before applying.
Last reviewed: October 2026