Apostille for Turkey
Starting a job in Istanbul, taking up a Türkiye Bursları scholarship, applying for a residence permit, marrying a Turkish citizen, or selling to Turkish buyers? Turkey (officially Türkiye) has applied the Hague Apostille Convention since 29 September 1985, so Indian public documents are authenticated with the MEA apostille. INFINITYGRO handles the apostille for Turkey in Delhi; the Turkish translation is then notarised in Turkey.
- Work permit (Ministry of Labour)
- Türkiye Bursları scholarship
- Residence permit
- Student residence
- Marriage in Türkiye
- Company & trade
- Property (tapu) matters
- Diploma equivalence
apostille
The apostille for Turkey is issued by India’s Ministry of External Affairs on a document that has first been verified at source – the state education department or university for a degree, the home department or SDM for birth and marriage certificates, a chamber of commerce for company papers. Turkish ministries, the migration administration, universities and notaries accept it, together with a sworn Turkish translation that a Turkish notary certifies.
Turkey embassy attestation is not needed – the apostille for Turkey is
Whether a form says “Turkey” or “Türkiye”, the rule is the same: both countries are Convention members, so Turkish authorities expect the MEA apostille and not legalisation by the Turkish Embassy in New Delhi.
Turkey is strict about translation. Foreign documents are normally translated into Turkish by a sworn translator and the translation is certified by a Turkish notary (noter). That happens in Turkey, after the apostille for Turkey has been placed in India.
Documents we apostille for Turkey
Turkish files usually draw on these documents:
| Document | Route in India | Who asks for it in Turkey |
|---|---|---|
| Degree and transcripts | State education department or university → MEA apostille | Work permit, diploma equivalence, Türkiye Bursları |
| 12th certificate | Board / state education department → MEA apostille | Undergraduate admission |
| Birth certificate | Home department or SDM → MEA apostille | Residence permit, marriage |
| Marriage certificate | Home department or SDM → MEA apostille | Family residence, records |
| Single-status affidavit | Notary → SDM → MEA apostille | Marriage at a Turkish municipality |
| Passport Seva PCC | MEA apostille directly | Work and residence where requested |
| Company documents, POA | Chamber of commerce → MEA apostille | Turkish company formation, trade, property |
Why people need an apostille for Turkey
Work permits
Degree and supporting documents apostilled for the Ministry of Labour application filed by your employer.
Türkiye Bursları
Academic documents apostilled for scholarship enrolment.
Residence permits
Civil documents apostilled for the migration administration.
Marrying a Turkish citizen
Birth certificate and single-status affidavit apostilled for the municipality marriage office.
Property
Powers of attorney apostilled for title-deed (tapu) transactions through a representative.
Trade with Turkey
Company papers apostilled for Turkish buyers, banks and registrations.
Turkish translation for the apostille for Turkey
Expect every Indian document used officially in Turkey to need a Turkish translation by a sworn translator, certified by a Turkish notary – including the apostille sticker. Universities sometimes accept English for admission, but residence, marriage and work-permit files almost always need the notarised Turkish version.
We prepare a clean Turkish draft from the apostilled originals to speed up the notary step. See our Turkish translation services.
SampleApostille for Turkey sample – what the Turkish notary translates
A Turkish sworn translator renders each line of this apostille for Turkey into Turkish – country, officer, capacity, seal, place, date and number – and the noter then certifies the translation. The QR code is left as it is so the Turkish office can still verify it online with the MEA. Personal information is blurred.
How it worksYour apostille for Turkey – how it runs
- Purpose and cityWork, study, residence, marriage or trade – and which Turkish office will receive the papers.
- Document reviewNames on the passport, degree and certificates are compared; Turkish offices are strict about exact matches.
- Originals to New Ashok NagarCourier from anywhere in India, or walk in at our Delhi office.
- Verification and MEAState, SDM, notary or chamber step, then the MEA apostille with QR.
- Ready for the noterOriginals return by tracked courier, together with our Turkish draft if you ordered one.
Can you visit Delhi? You are welcome to hand over your documents and collect the signed translation at our office in New Ashok Nagar. From another state or country, just email or WhatsApp a clear scan – the soft copy comes back by email and the signed, stamped copy by Blue Dart or another reputed, fully tracked courier.
FeesApostille for Turkey – fees
A document that is already MEA-ready – for instance a Passport Seva PCC – costs only the apostille.
For single-status affidavits and powers of attorney used in Turkey, notary and SDM attestation in Delhi are included.
Degree verification, home-department verification of certificates, chamber attestation and the Turkish draft translation are quoted separately. Message us on WhatsApp for one quote covering your full Turkey file.
For a power of attorney used for property in Turkey, ask your Turkish lawyer for the exact wording and the names as they appear on the title deed. Getting these right before signing avoids repeating the apostille for Turkey.
FAQsApostille for Turkey – FAQs
Does Turkey (Türkiye) accept the Indian MEA apostille?
Yes. Türkiye has applied the Apostille Convention since 1985, so the MEA apostille on Indian public documents is accepted.
Is a Turkish translation always required?
For official use, almost always – a sworn Turkish translation certified by a Turkish notary.
Can I apostille a power of attorney for property in Turkey?
Yes. It is signed before a notary in India, attested by the SDM and apostilled by the MEA – the ₹1,500 package.
Do I need the Turkish Embassy to stamp my documents?
No. The apostille for Turkey replaces embassy legalisation.
What does an apostille for Turkey cost?
₹1,000 per document for the MEA apostille only and ₹1,500 per document including notary and SDM. Verification and translation are separate.
Can company documents be apostilled for Turkish buyers?
Yes, after chamber of commerce attestation.
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INFINITYGRO · C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096Last updated: 26 October 2026 · INFINITYGRO apostille desk, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi