Congo Embassy Attestation in India
Congo embassy attestation for Indian degrees, birth and marriage certificates and export papers going to the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville). Congo is not an apostille country, so we complete notary, SDM and MEA attestation and then have the Congolese embassy in New Delhi legalise the document. Papers for DR Congo follow a separate embassy route.
Which Congo, and what does attestation involve?
Congo embassy attestation on this page means legalising an Indian document for the Republic of the Congo, the country whose capital is Brazzaville. The MEA attests the document and the Republic of the Congo’s embassy in New Delhi then legalises it. Congo has not joined the Apostille Convention, so the apostille sticker alone is not enough.
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (capital Kinshasa) is a different country with its own embassy in New Delhi, and a stamp from one Congolese embassy is not valid for the other. If your document is for Kinshasa, Lubumbashi or Goma, tell us and we will use the DR Congo embassy instead. Brazzaville requests often come from Indians working in supermarkets, electronics shops, travel agencies and trading firms.
Congo needs embassy attestation, not an apostille
Neither the Republic of the Congo nor the Democratic Republic of the Congo appears in the HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked October 2026). An MEA apostille is therefore not accepted by either. Documents need MEA attestation and then legalisation by the embassy of the correct Congo.
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 the Republic of the Congo in New Delhi legalises the MEA attestation (for DR Congo, the DR Congo embassy in New Delhi does this instead).
- 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 the Republic of the Congo stamps the MEA attestation for commercial use.
Congo attestation: key facts
| Apostille accepted? | No. Neither Congo is a party to the Apostille Convention |
|---|---|
| Mission in India | Embassy of the Republic of the Congo, New Delhi; DR Congo has a separate embassy in New Delhi |
| Chain in India | Notary → SDM (Delhi) → MEA attestation → embassy of the correct Congo (commercial: Chamber of Commerce → MEA → Embassy) |
| Language | French in both countries; Lingala and Kituba are widely spoken in the Republic of the Congo |
| Embassy submission | We submit and collect; no visit needed |
Who usually needs this for Congo
- Indian staff of supermarkets, electronics stores, travel agencies and trading firms in Brazzaville and Pointe-Noire
- Exporters of rice, meat, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and vehicles whose Congolese buyers ask for legalised documents
- Congolese students and ITEC trainees taking Indian qualifications home
- Families who need an Indian birth or marriage certificate recognised in either Congo
Documents we attest for Congo
Pick your document to see what we need from you.
Congo 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 the Republic of the Congo and confirmed in your written quote |
| Commercial document | Chamber fee + MEA attestation + embassy fee, quoted in writing |
| Courier | Extra, both ways |
| Translation | French translation quoted by page |
After the MEA stage, which usually takes a few working days, the embassy of the relevant Congo carries out its legalisation. Plan for about 5 to 8 working days from receipt, plus courier days; we confirm the date in your written quote.
Before you send documents for Congo
Send us
- Original documents, not laminated
- A copy of your passport
- A note saying whether the document is for the Republic of the Congo (Brazzaville) or DR Congo (Kinshasa)
- Your return address and phone number
Watch out for
- Check the city on your job offer or buyer’s letter: Brazzaville or Pointe-Noire means the Republic of the Congo, Kinshasa means DR Congo
- A legalisation stamp from one Congo’s embassy will not be accepted by the other
- French is used in both countries, so ask early whether a translation is needed
- Exporters: put the consignee’s full address in Congo on the invoice before it goes to the chamber
FAQs: Congo embassy attestation
Does Congo accept the MEA apostille?
No. Neither the Republic of the Congo nor DR Congo is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. Documents for either country are attested by the MEA and then legalised by the relevant Congolese embassy in New Delhi.
What is the difference between Congo and DR Congo for attestation?
They are two separate countries. The Republic of the Congo has its capital in Brazzaville; the Democratic Republic of the Congo has its capital in Kinshasa. Each has its own embassy in New Delhi and legalises only documents meant for its own country, so tell us which one you need.
What are the Congo embassy attestation charges?
For personal and educational documents we charge Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 per document for the MEA stage, all-inclusive. The embassy’s legalisation fee is additional and confirmed in your written quote. Commercial documents also involve a Chamber of Commerce fee.
How long does it take?
Generally 5 to 8 working days after we receive your documents in Delhi, whether the file goes to the Republic of the Congo embassy or the DR Congo embassy. Courier days are extra, and the date is confirmed in writing.
My employer is in Pointe-Noire. Which embassy will stamp my degree?
Pointe-Noire is in the Republic of the Congo, so the Embassy of the Republic of the Congo in New Delhi legalises your MEA-attested degree. We take care of both the MEA and the embassy submissions for you.
Can commercial invoices for Congo be legalised?
Yes. A recognised Chamber of Commerce attests the invoice or certificate of origin, the MEA attests the chamber’s signature, and the Congolese embassy then adds its legalisation. Tell us whether the consignee is in Brazzaville or Kinshasa.
Do I need my documents in French?
French is the official language of both Congos, and authorities there may ask for a translation. INFINITYGRO arranges French translations by page, and we advise you on whether the translation should be done before or after legalisation.
Can I send documents from another city?
Yes. Courier the originals to our office at New Ashok Nagar, Delhi, or drop them off yourself. There is no home pickup service. We return completed documents by Blue Dart or another secure courier.
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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 Embassy of the Republic of the Congo. 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 Congo before applying.
Last reviewed: October 2026