Guinea-Bissau Embassy Attestation in India
Guinea Bissau embassy attestation for Indian degrees, police clearance certificates, marriage records and cashew trade papers. Guinea-Bissau has not joined the Apostille Convention and keeps no embassy in India, so after notary, SDM and MEA attestation we route your document to the mission accredited to India and confirm that route in writing.
How does Guinea-Bissau embassy attestation work?
Guinea-Bissau embassy attestation means getting an Indian document legalised so that ministries, employers and courts in Guinea-Bissau will rely on it. Because the country is outside the Hague Apostille Convention, an MEA apostille sticker does not help here. The document first receives the MEA attestation stamp and is then legalised by a diplomatic mission of Guinea-Bissau.
There is a twist: the Ministry of External Affairs states that Guinea-Bissau has no diplomatic mission in India. The legalising step therefore runs through the Guinea-Bissau mission accredited to India, and we confirm that mission, its fee and the timing in your written quote before you send anything. Many enquiries are linked to the cashew trade, since almost all of the country’s raw cashew crop is exported to India.
Guinea-Bissau needs embassy attestation, not an apostille
Guinea-Bissau is not listed in the HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked October 2026), so the apostille route does not apply. The MEA attestation is the Indian step, and a Guinea-Bissau mission must then legalise it. Since the country has no embassy in New Delhi, we name the legalising mission in your quote.
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 legalisationGuinea-Bissau has no embassy in New Delhi, so the mission accredited to India legalises the MEA attestation; we name it in your written quote.
- 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 Guinea-Bissau mission stamps the MEA attestation for commercial use.
Guinea-Bissau attestation: what to know
| Apostille accepted? | No. Guinea-Bissau is not a party to the Apostille Convention |
|---|---|
| Mission in India | None resident in New Delhi (MEA bilateral brief, April 2026); the accredited mission is confirmed in your written quote |
| Indian presence there | An Honorary Consulate of India in Bissau, opened in May 2010 |
| Chain in India | Notary → SDM (Delhi) → MEA attestation → accredited Guinea-Bissau mission (commercial: Chamber of Commerce → MEA → mission) |
| Language | Portuguese is the official language; Kriol is widely spoken |
| Who handles submission | We do, including the dispatch to the accredited mission |
Who usually needs this for Guinea-Bissau
- Indian cashew traders and processors who travel to Bissau for the buying season and need company or authorisation papers legalised
- Bissau-Guinean students who studied in India and need their degree and transcripts recognised at home
- Indian professionals taking up jobs in Guinea-Bissau who are asked for attested degree and experience certificates
- Families registering an Indian birth or marriage certificate with authorities in Guinea-Bissau
Documents we attest for Guinea-Bissau
Pick your document to see what we need from you.
Guinea-Bissau 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 Guinea-Bissau mission and confirmed in your written quote |
| Commercial document | Chamber fee + MEA attestation + embassy fee, quoted in writing |
| Courier | Extra, both ways |
| Translation | Portuguese translation quoted by page |
The MEA stage in Delhi takes a few working days, but the legalisation goes through a mission outside India because Guinea-Bissau has no embassy here, which adds transit time. Allow about 7 to 10 working days after your papers reach us, plus courier days; the exact date is written into your quote.
Before you send documents for Guinea-Bissau
Send us
- Original documents, not laminated
- A copy of your passport
- A copy of the passport or national ID of the person named in the document, and any instruction letter from the authority in Bissau
- Your return address and phone number
Watch out for
- Ask the authority in Guinea-Bissau whether it needs a Portuguese translation and whether that translation must also be legalised
- Do not confuse Guinea-Bissau with Guinea (Conakry); they are different countries with different routes
- Build extra days into travel or contract plans, because the legalising mission is outside India
- Cashew businesses: confirm with your partner in Bissau which company papers need legalising before the season starts
FAQs: Guinea-Bissau embassy attestation
Does Guinea-Bissau accept an Indian apostille?
No. Guinea-Bissau does not appear in the HCCH status table for the Apostille Convention, so an apostilled document is not the right format. Your paper needs MEA attestation followed by legalisation by a Guinea-Bissau diplomatic mission.
Is there a Guinea Bissau embassy in New Delhi?
No. The Ministry of External Affairs’ April 2026 brief states that Guinea-Bissau has no diplomatic mission in India. The legalisation is done through the mission accredited to India, and we tell you which one, with its fee and timeline, in the written quote.
What does Guinea Bissau embassy attestation cost?
The MEA stage costs Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 per personal or educational document, covering notary, SDM, the Rs 50 MEA fee and our service. The legalisation fee of the Guinea-Bissau mission is extra and is confirmed in your written quote, along with courier charges.
Why does Guinea-Bissau take longer than many other countries?
Most countries legalise MEA-attested documents at their embassy in Delhi. For Guinea-Bissau the document has to reach a mission based outside India, which adds courier and handling time. We usually plan for 7 to 10 working days after the papers arrive and confirm it in writing.
Can papers for the cashew trade be legalised?
Yes. Company documents, authority letters, invoices and certificates of origin start with a Chamber of Commerce, then go to the MEA for attestation and finally to the Guinea-Bissau mission. Send us scans first so we can confirm the chamber and the exact set needed.
Do documents need translating into Portuguese?
Portuguese is the official language of Guinea-Bissau, so offices there may ask for a translation. INFINITYGRO arranges Portuguese translations and can tell you whether the translation should be prepared before or after legalisation in your case.
Is Guinea-Bissau the same as Guinea?
No. Guinea-Bissau (capital Bissau, Portuguese-speaking) and Guinea (capital Conakry, French-speaking) are separate countries with separate rules. Guinea has an embassy in New Delhi; Guinea-Bissau does not. Tell us which country the document is meant for.
I live outside Delhi. How do I send my documents?
Courier the originals to our New Ashok Nagar office in Delhi, or drop them off in person if you are nearby. We have no home pickup. When the legalisation is complete we return the set by Blue Dart or another secure courier to the address you give us.
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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 Guinea-Bissau mission. 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 Guinea-Bissau before applying.
Last reviewed: October 2026