Eritrea Embassy Attestation in India
Eritrea embassy attestation for Indian teachers, lecturers and other professionals, and for Eritrean students leaving India with their degrees. Eritrea is not an apostille country, so documents pass through notary, SDM and MEA attestation before the Embassy of Eritrea in New Delhi legalises them. We manage each step and courier the papers back.
What is Eritrea embassy attestation?
Eritrea embassy attestation confirms, step by step, that an Indian document is genuine so that it can be used in Eritrea. The MEA attests the document after notary and SDM checks, and the Embassy of Eritrea in New Delhi then legalises the MEA stamp. The embassy’s own FAQ says legalisation needs the original documents, copies and identification.
The MEA estimates that around 200 Indians live in Eritrea, mostly school teachers, college professors and skilled workers in Asmara, Keren and Adi Keyh. Their degree and experience certificates are the most common requests. Eritrean nationals who have studied in India under ITEC or ICCR programmes also legalise their certificates before returning home.
Eritrea needs embassy attestation, not an apostille
Eritrea does not appear in the HCCH status table for the Apostille Convention (our check: October 2026). An MEA apostille is therefore not the right document for Eritrea. The Indian document receives MEA attestation and is then legalised by the Embassy of Eritrea.
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 State of Eritrea, Anand Niketan, 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 Embassy of Eritrea stamps the MEA attestation for commercial use.
Eritrea embassy attestation: key facts
| Apostille accepted? | No. Eritrea is not a contracting party |
|---|---|
| Mission in India | Embassy of the State of Eritrea, 103A, Block C, Anand Niketan, New Delhi 110021 |
| Chain in India | Notary → SDM (Delhi) → MEA attestation → Embassy of Eritrea (commercial: Chamber of Commerce → MEA → Embassy) |
| Languages | Tigrinya, Arabic and English are the main working languages |
| Embassy visit | Not needed; we submit and collect for you |
Who usually needs this for Eritrea
- Indian school teachers and college lecturers taking up posts in Asmara, Keren or Adi Keyh
- Skilled and semi-skilled Indian workers whose Eritrean employer asks for legalised experience and trade certificates
- Eritrean students and trainees who completed ITEC courses or ICCR-funded degrees in India
- Indian suppliers of sugar, rice, pharmaceuticals and yarn whose Eritrean buyer requests legalised trade papers
Documents we attest for Eritrea
Open the guide closest to your document for its exact route and the papers to send.
Eritrea 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 Eritrea and confirmed in your written quote |
| Commercial document | Chamber fee + MEA attestation + embassy fee, quoted in writing |
| Courier | Extra, both ways |
| Translation | Tigrinya or Arabic translation quoted by page |
Notary, SDM and MEA attestation are normally completed within a few working days, and the Embassy of Eritrea then processes the legalisation. Expect around 5 to 8 working days after we receive your documents, plus courier time, with the date confirmed in writing.
Before you send documents for Eritrea
Send us
- Original documents, not laminated
- A copy of your passport
- For teaching posts, the appointment letter and the list of certificates requested by the Eritrean employer
- Your return address and phone number
Watch out for
- Teachers: send the degree and the B.Ed. or other teaching qualification together so they are attested in one round
- The embassy may ask for a copy of the applicant’s passport or identity document; keep a clear scan ready
- If your university has issued the final degree, attest that rather than the provisional certificate
- Eritrea has no apostille arrangement with India, so do not apply for an apostille first
FAQs: Eritrea embassy attestation
Does Eritrea accept apostilled documents from India?
No. Eritrea has not joined the Hague Apostille Convention. Your document must be attested by the MEA and then legalised by the Embassy of the State of Eritrea in New Delhi before Eritrean offices will rely on it.
Where is the Embassy of Eritrea in Delhi?
The embassy’s website gives its address as 103A, Block C, Anand Niketan, New Delhi 110021, and says it also serves several other countries in the region. You do not need to visit; our staff take the MEA-attested documents there and collect them.
What is the fee for Eritrea embassy attestation?
Our charge for the MEA stage is Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 per personal or educational document, covering notary, SDM, the Rs 50 MEA fee and service. The Embassy of Eritrea charges its own legalisation fee, which is extra and confirmed in your written quote.
How much time should I allow?
Around 5 to 8 working days from the date your documents arrive at our Delhi office, depending on the embassy’s schedule. Add courier time both ways. If you have a joining date, tell us so we can say honestly whether it can be met.
I have a teaching job in Eritrea. What should I attest?
Teachers and lecturers are usually asked for their degree certificates and, in many cases, a teaching qualification and experience letters. Send us the employer’s list; we attest each document and return the set together so nothing is missed.
Can an Eritrean student attest an Indian degree for use at home?
Yes. Eritrean graduates of Indian universities can send the original degree, transcripts and a passport copy. We complete notary, SDM and MEA attestation and the embassy legalisation, then courier the set to their address in India.
Which language will Eritrean offices expect?
Eritrea has no single official language; Tigrinya, Arabic and English are used in government. Ask the receiving office whether your English documents need translating. If they do, INFINITYGRO can arrange Tigrinya or Arabic translations quoted by page.
Can business documents be legalised for Eritrea?
Yes. Invoices, certificates of origin and company papers are first attested by a recognised Chamber of Commerce, then by the MEA, and finally legalised by the Embassy of Eritrea. We confirm the chamber and embassy fees in a written quote.
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Get your documents ready for Eritrea
WhatsApp photos of your documents and say what they are for. We confirm the route, time and total in writing.
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 Eritrea. 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 Eritrea before applying.
Last reviewed: October 2026