1. What is MEA Attestation?
MEA Attestation is the process of validating a document through the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India. This verification confirms the authenticity of the signature, seal, or stamp on personal, educational, and commercial documents before they are accepted abroad.
2. What is the difference between Apostille and Attestation?
Apostille is used for countries that are members of the Hague Convention of 1961.
Attestation is required for countries that are not part of the Hague Convention, like the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and others.
Both serve the same purpose—legalizing Indian-issued documents for international use.
3. Which documents can be attested or apostilled?
We handle attestation and apostille for various documents, including:
Educational Certificates – Degree, Diploma, SSC, HSC
Personal Documents – Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, PCC, Divorce Decree
Commercial Documents – Power of Attorney, Certificate of Incorporation, Invoice, Board Resolutions
4. Why is embassy attestation required?
Embassy attestation is the final step in the document legalization process for countries that do not accept apostille. It certifies that your document has been authenticated by the Indian authorities and is valid for use in the destination country.
5. What is the complete document attestation process?
The process typically involves:
Notary Attestation (if required)
State-level Authentication (HRD/Home/Chamber of Commerce)
MEA Attestation or Apostille
Embassy Attestation of the concerned country
Each step may vary based on document type and destination country.
6. How long does MEA attestation take?
Normally, MEA attestation is completed within 1 to 2 working days after state-level verification. However, the total processing time may vary depending on the document and the required embassy’s timeline.
7. Are there different procedures for different countries?
Yes. The attestation or apostille procedure depends on whether the destination country is:
A member of the Hague Apostille Convention
A non-member requiring full embassy legalization
We customize our services based on your target country’s legal requirements.
8. What are the charges for MEA attestation or apostille services?
Our service charges vary depending on the:
Type of document
Destination country
Urgency of processing
We offer competitive pricing and transparent fee structures. You can request a free quote by contacting us.