Ghana Embassy Attestation in India
Ghana embassy attestation for Indian degrees, marksheets, birth and marriage certificates, experience letters and export papers. Ghana has not joined the Apostille Convention, so an apostille will not do: we take each document through notary, SDM and MEA attestation, then to the Ghana High Commission in New Delhi, and courier it back to you.
What is Ghana embassy attestation?
Ghana embassy attestation means getting an Indian document legalised so that employers, universities, ministries and courts in Ghana will rely on it. Because Ghana is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) attests the document rather than apostilling it, and the High Commission of Ghana in New Delhi then adds its own legalisation over the MEA signature.
Requests for Ghana usually come from Indian professionals taking jobs in Accra, Kumasi or Tema, from Ghanaian graduates of Indian universities and ICCR scholarship holders heading home, and from Indian companies selling pharmaceuticals, farm machinery and vehicles to Ghanaian buyers. Educational and personal papers start with a notary and the SDM in Delhi; company papers start at a Chamber of Commerce.
Ghana needs embassy attestation, not an apostille
We checked the HCCH Apostille Convention status table in October 2026 and Ghana is not listed as a contracting party. An Indian apostille therefore has no standing in Ghana; the document needs MEA attestation followed by legalisation at the Ghana High Commission.
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 High Commission of Ghana in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, legalises the MEA attestation.
- 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 Ghana High Commission stamps the MEA attestation for commercial use.
Ghana embassy attestation: key facts
| Apostille accepted? | No. Ghana is not a contracting party to the Apostille Convention (HCCH table, October 2026) |
|---|---|
| Mission in India | High Commission of Ghana, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi |
| Chain in India | Notary → SDM (Delhi) → MEA attestation → Ghana High Commission (commercial: Chamber of Commerce → MEA → High Commission) |
| Language in Ghana | English, so most Indian documents need no translation |
| Who submits at the High Commission | We do, from our Delhi office; no personal visit is needed |
Who usually needs this for Ghana
- Indian teachers, engineers, accountants and pharmacists taking up jobs in Ghana who need degree and experience certificates legalised
- Ghanaian students returning home after a degree or ICCR-funded course at an Indian university
- Indian exporters of medicines, agricultural machinery and vehicles whose Ghanaian buyer or regulator asks for legalised papers
- Families moving to Ghana who need an Indian birth or marriage certificate recognised there
Documents we attest for Ghana
Open the guide closest to your document for its exact route and the papers to send.
Ghana 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 Ghana High Commission and confirmed in your written quote |
| Commercial document | Chamber fee + MEA attestation + embassy fee, quoted in writing |
| Courier | Extra, both ways |
| Translation | Not usually needed (English); other languages quoted by page |
The MEA part normally finishes within a few working days; the Ghana High Commission then processes the file on its own schedule, so plan for about 5 to 8 working days once the originals reach Delhi. Courier days are extra, and we give you the expected date in writing.
Before you send documents for Ghana
Send us
- Original documents, not laminated
- A copy of your passport
- The letter or checklist from your Ghanaian employer, university or regulator, so we legalise exactly what is asked for
- Your return address and phone number
Watch out for
- Ghana is not an apostille country; a document carrying only an MEA apostille will be sent back
- Health professionals: ask the Ghanaian council or employer which certificates it wants legalised before you start
- Use the final degree certificate, not a provisional one, and send every year’s marksheet if a transcript is requested
- Exporters: confirm with the buyer whether the High Commission stamp is needed on the invoice, the certificate of origin or both
FAQs: Ghana embassy attestation
Is an MEA apostille valid in Ghana?
No. Ghana has not joined the Hague Apostille Convention, so a Ghanaian office will not accept a document carrying only an apostille. Your document needs the MEA attestation stamp and then the Ghana High Commission’s legalisation in New Delhi. We handle both stages for you.
What does Ghana embassy attestation cost?
For each personal or educational document, our MEA-stage charge is Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500, which covers notary, SDM, the Rs 50 MEA fee and our service. The Ghana High Commission’s legalisation fee is extra and is confirmed in your written quote, along with courier charges.
How many working days should I allow for Ghana?
Plan for roughly 5 to 8 working days after your originals arrive at our Delhi office. The MEA stage is quick; most of the time goes to the High Commission’s processing. Add courier days in both directions. We share the expected return date in writing before we start.
Do my documents need translating for Ghana?
Usually not. English is the official language of Ghana, and Indian degrees, marksheets and certificates are normally issued in English. If one of your papers is in Hindi or another Indian language, INFINITYGRO can arrange an English translation and quote it by page.
I am a Ghanaian who studied in India. Can you legalise my degree?
Yes. Send the original degree certificate, all marksheets or the transcript, and a copy of your Ghanaian passport. We complete notary, SDM, MEA attestation and the Ghana High Commission stamp, then courier the set to your Indian address or hand it over at our office.
Can company documents be legalised for a buyer in Ghana?
Yes. Commercial invoices, certificates of origin, board resolutions and company registration papers go first to a Chamber of Commerce, then to the MEA for attestation, and then to the Ghana High Commission. We quote the chamber, MEA and High Commission costs in writing before starting.
Do I have to come to Delhi for Ghana attestation?
No. You can courier the originals to our New Ashok Nagar office from any state, or drop them off in person if you are in Delhi. We do not offer home pickup. The finished documents go back to you by Blue Dart or another secure courier.
Which documents should I legalise for a work permit in Ghana?
That depends on your employer and the Ghanaian authority handling the permit. Degree and experience certificates are the usual starting point. Ask your employer for the exact list, send it along with your documents, and we will legalise only what is required, so you do not pay for extra stamps.
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Office: C – 5 A/2 New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096 · Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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Disclaimer: INFINITYGRO is a private document facilitation service, not the Ministry of External Affairs or the Ghana 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 Ghana before applying.
Last reviewed: October 2026