Chad Embassy Attestation in India
Chad embassy attestation for Indian educational certificates, experience letters, personal records and export documents. Chad is not part of the Apostille Convention, so after notary, SDM and MEA attestation the Embassy of Chad in New Delhi legalises each document. We handle the submissions in Delhi and send the finished papers back by courier.
What does Chad embassy attestation mean?
Chad embassy attestation is the legalisation an Indian document needs before offices in N’Djamena accept it. Since Chad has not joined the Hague Apostille Convention, the paper is attested by India’s Ministry of External Affairs and then legalised by the Embassy of Chad, which opened in New Delhi in 2019.
About 250 Indians and 45 Indian companies are present in Chad, according to the MEA, mainly in oil projects, international organisations and trade. Chadian students form the other large group: ICCR scholarship slots for Chad are being raised to 35 for 2026-27, and graduates often need their Indian degrees legalised. French and Arabic are both official languages.
Chad needs embassy attestation, not an apostille
Chad is not on the HCCH Apostille Convention status table that we checked in October 2026. An apostille issued by the MEA will therefore not satisfy authorities in Chad. The Indian document needs MEA attestation followed by legalisation at the Embassy of Chad.
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 Embassy of Chad in New Delhi, open since 2019, 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 Embassy of Chad stamps the MEA attestation for commercial use.
Chad attestation: key facts
| Apostille accepted? | No. Chad is not in the Apostille Convention |
|---|---|
| Mission in India | Embassy of the Republic of Chad, New Delhi (opened 2019) |
| Chain in India | Notary → SDM (Delhi) → MEA attestation → Embassy of Chad (commercial: Chamber of Commerce → MEA → Embassy) |
| Official languages | French and Arabic |
| Indian mission there | Embassy of India, N’Djamena (resident ambassador since May 2023) |
| Embassy run | Done by our Delhi staff |
Who usually needs this for Chad
- Indian engineers and technicians working on oil projects in Chad
- Indian staff of international organisations posted to N’Djamena
- Chadian students who completed ICCR-funded or self-financed degrees in India
- Exporters whose Chadian buyers ask for a legalised invoice or certificate of origin
Documents we attest for Chad
Pick your document to see what we need from you.
Chad 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 Embassy of Chad and confirmed in your written quote |
| Commercial document | Chamber fee + MEA attestation + embassy fee, quoted in writing |
| Courier | Extra, both ways |
| Translation | French or Arabic translation quoted by page |
Your documents normally clear notary, SDM and MEA within a few working days of arrival, and the Embassy of Chad then completes its legalisation. Overall, allow about 5 to 8 working days plus courier time; the expected date appears in your quote.
Before you send documents for Chad
Send us
- Original documents, not laminated
- A copy of your passport
- For students: the final degree, consolidated marksheet or transcript, and the scholarship or admission letter if the ministry in Chad asks for it
- Your return address and phone number
Watch out for
- Chadian graduates: collect your final degree from the university before leaving India, since attesting from abroad takes longer
- Ask whether the receiving office in Chad prefers French or Arabic translations
- Make sure your name follows the same spelling on the passport and the certificates
- Oil-sector staff: get experience letters signed by an authorised person and stamped by the company
FAQs: Chad embassy attestation
Is the apostille accepted in Chad?
No. Chad is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so an apostilled document is not the accepted format. Indian documents for Chad receive MEA attestation and are then legalised by the Embassy of Chad in New Delhi.
Does Chad have an embassy in New Delhi?
Yes. Chad opened a resident embassy in New Delhi in 2019, and it legalises MEA-attested Indian documents. Our staff submit and collect your file there, so you do not need to travel to Delhi yourself.
What are Chad embassy attestation fees?
The MEA stage is Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 per personal or educational document, including notary, SDM, the Rs 50 MEA fee and our service. The Embassy of Chad’s legalisation fee is extra and appears in your written quote. Courier both ways is charged separately.
How quickly can it be done?
Most files are completed in about 5 to 8 working days from the day they reach our Delhi office. Courier time is in addition. If you have a flight or visa deadline, share it with us and we will tell you whether it is realistic.
I am a Chadian student finishing my degree in India. What should I do?
Collect the final degree and transcripts from your university, then send them with a passport copy. We complete the notary, SDM, MEA and Embassy of Chad steps and courier the documents back to you anywhere in India before you leave.
Can oil-company experience letters be attested for Chad?
Yes, provided the letter is on company letterhead, signed and stamped. It goes through notary and SDM, then MEA attestation, and finally the Embassy of Chad. Some employers also want a police clearance certificate, so check their list first.
Which language should my translation be in?
Chad uses both French and Arabic officially, and the office receiving your document will say which one it needs. INFINITYGRO arranges translations into either language and quotes them by page.
Can I deliver documents personally?
Yes. You can visit our New Ashok Nagar office in Delhi with the originals or send them by courier. We do not provide home pickup. The completed set is returned by Blue Dart or another secure courier.
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Disclaimer: INFINITYGRO is a private document facilitation service, not the Ministry of External Affairs or the Embassy of Chad. 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 Chad before applying.
Last reviewed: October 2026