Guinea Embassy Attestation Fees 2026: Legalising Indian Documents for Conakry
Bauxite mines around Boké, iron-ore projects, India-funded water and hospital works, and a busy rice and medicine trade bring Indian engineers, doctors and exporters to the Republic of Guinea. Their papers must be legalised by Guinea's diplomats in New Delhi first.
Quick answer: Guinea (Conakry) never signed the Hague Apostille Convention, so the MEA apostille sticker is useless there. The route is three-tier: a state department (or Chamber of Commerce for business papers) checks the certificate, MEA puts its attestation stamp on it, and the Embassy of the Republic of Guinea in New Delhi legalises it. Expect to add a French translation in Conakry.
Which Guinea is this page about?
Four countries carry the name. This guide covers the Republic of Guinea, capital Conakry, French-speaking, in West Africa. Guinea-Bissau, Equatorial Guinea and Papua New Guinea are different states with different rules, so tell us the destination city when you write, and we will confirm which mission handles your file.
Why do Guinean authorities want embassy-legalised papers?
Without the Convention, Guinea's ministries rely on a chain of signatures. Indian officials verify the certificate, MEA confirms those officials, and the Guinean Embassy confirms MEA. Guinea opened its embassy in New Delhi in 2012, and since then that mission has been the stop that makes Indian papers usable in Conakry.
Work authorisation for mining and project staff
Indian geologists, mining engineers, heavy-equipment mechanics, site accountants and project managers on Indian-financed water supply, solar and hospital schemes need a Guinean work visa and permit through their employer. The legalised degree or diploma shows they hold the qualification on the contract; the PCC tells Guinean authorities there is no criminal record in India; experience letters back up senior positions.
Spouse and children
For a family move, the legalised marriage certificate supports the spouse's visa, and birth certificates support each child's visa and school enrolment in Conakry.
Traders and business owners
Roughly two thousand Indians live in Guinea, many running import houses for vehicles, textiles, food, soaps and cookware or buying cashew for export. Opening a company, renewing a licence or clearing goods brings repeated requests for legalised Indian paperwork.
Degree certificate attestation for Guinea
The degree is the paper Guinean employers check most closely, because job titles in mining and healthcare are tied to formal qualifications. Documents we legalise for Guinea include:
- B.E./B.Tech in mining, mechanical, electrical or civil engineering
- M.Sc Geology and applied earth sciences degrees
- MBBS, MD, nursing and pharmacy qualifications for hospital projects
- Polytechnic diplomas and ITI trade certificates for operators and welders
- Marksheets, transcripts and provisional certificates
- Secondary and senior secondary certificates
- Notary attestationThe original certificate is notarised in India so the state can accept it.
- Education department checkThe HRD or higher education department of the issuing state verifies it, after university confirmation where that state demands one.
- MEA attestation stampThe Ministry of External Affairs attests the state officer's signature. This is an attestation stamp, not an apostille.
- Guinean Embassy legalisationThe Embassy of the Republic of Guinea in New Delhi legalises the MEA stamp, completing the chain for use in Guinea.
Civil records: PCC, birth, marriage, experience and affidavits
Personal records take a parallel road: notary, then the SDM (Delhi records) or the state's Home or General Administration Department, then MEA and the Guinean mission. It covers:
- Marriage certificate attestation for Guinea for family sponsorship
- Birth certificate attestation for Guinea for children's visas and schooling
- PCC attestation for Guinea; a Passport Seva PCC skips the state level and goes straight to MEA
- Experience certificate attestation for Guinea issued by Indian employers
- Single status affidavit when marrying in Guinea
- Divorce decree, death certificate and medical fitness report
- Special or general power of attorney
Commercial document attestation for Guinea
India sends Guinea rice and other cereals, medicines, engineering goods, vehicles, textiles, paints and steel, and buys gold, cashew, aluminium and scrap in return. Guinean importers, customs agents and regulators commonly request these legalised documents:
- Certificate of Origin
- Commercial invoice and packing list
- Phytosanitary and health certificates for rice and food cargo
- COPP, GMP and Free Sale Certificate for medicine registration
- Product dossiers and registration letters
- Certificate of incorporation, MOA, AOA and board resolution
- Power of attorney and letter of authorisation for a Guinean agent
- Distributorship or agency agreement
- IEC, GST certificate and bank reference letter
Exporters sign each paper on letterhead; the Chamber endorses it, MEA attests, and Guinea's mission legalises. Every paper attracts a separate charge, so merge invoices if your buyer permits.
Guinea embassy attestation fees
| Paper for Guinea | Our charge (Guinean Embassy fee built in) | Roughly how long |
|---|---|---|
| Police clearance issued by Passport Seva | ₹1,000 – ₹1,500 plus the legalisation charge, in one figure | About two to three weeks |
| Birth record | Starts at ₹1,500, legalisation charge added to the same quote | About three weeks |
| Marriage record | ₹1,500 – ₹2,500, legalisation charge added to the same quote | About three weeks |
| University degree or polytechnic diploma | Quoted by state/university | Four to five weeks, state-dependent |
| Export or company paper | Quoted per document | Two to three weeks |
Guinea's mission fixes its own legalisation charge per paper and may revise it, so we never print a number. Your quote bundles that charge with notarisation, verification, MEA, our service and courier.
Checklist and French translation
- Original certificates, not laminated or torn
- Passport copy with the same spelling of the name
- Visa copy, work contract or invitation from the Guinean employer if available
- Authority letter allowing us to submit at the embassy
- For companies: letterhead, seal, signatory ID and the buyer's request
French is Guinea's official language. Ministries and courts in Conakry generally want a certified French translation, which is best prepared after the embassy legalisation so every stamp is translated.
Common reasons for rejection
- An apostille was taken instead of MEA attestation
- The degree was never verified by the state before reaching MEA
- Invoices were sent without Chamber of Commerce attestation
- The applicant applied for the wrong "Guinea"
Why INFINITYGRO for Guinea
A small mission like Guinea's keeps limited counter hours, so local knowledge matters. Our Delhi office (C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar) runs each stage, couriers papers in from every Indian state, and reports on WhatsApp at +91 85955 58517 and +91 85120 89575.
Embassy of Guinea in New Delhi: contact details
| Mission | Embassy of the Republic of Guinea, New Delhi (opened 2012) |
|---|---|
| Address | 26 Poorvi Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057 |
| Telephone | +91 11 4654 0211 / +91 11 4654 0213 |
| Email and website | No official email address or website could be confirmed; telephone the mission before visiting |
Details checked October 2026; confirm timings with the mission before visiting.
Guinea attestation FAQs
Does Guinea accept an apostille from India?
No. The Republic of Guinea has not joined the Hague Apostille Convention. Indian documents need MEA attestation followed by legalisation at the Embassy of the Republic of Guinea in New Delhi before Guinean authorities accept them.
Where is the Guinea Embassy in New Delhi?
Published directories list it at 26 Poorvi Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057, with telephone numbers 011-4654 0211 and 011-4654 0213. Call ahead to confirm working hours before visiting.
What are the Guinea embassy attestation fees?
Expect ₹1,000–₹1,500 for a passport-office police clearance, upward of ₹1,500 for a birth record and ₹1,500–₹2,500 for a marriage record, with Guinea's own legalisation charge folded into that single price. Degrees and export papers are priced individually.
What is the usual turnaround for Guinea?
Plan on two to three weeks for a police clearance from a passport office and four to five weeks for a degree, since state checks move at different speeds. Treat these as working-day estimates only.
Which documents do mining companies in Guinea ask for?
Most ask for the legalised degree or diploma, experience certificates and a police clearance certificate. Medical fitness reports and passport-related papers may also be required, depending on the employer and the work permit category.
Is my marriage certificate needed for my wife's Guinea visa?
Yes, when a spouse joins a worker in Guinea, the legalised marriage certificate is the usual proof of the relationship. It passes through a notary, SDM or Home Department, MEA and the Guinean Embassy.
Do I need a French translation for Guinea?
In most cases, yes. French is the official language, so Guinean offices usually ask for a certified French version. Translate after the embassy step so that the legalisation stamps are included.
Which export papers need Guinean Embassy legalisation?
Commonly the Certificate of Origin, commercial invoice, packing list and phytosanitary certificate for rice and food, plus COPP, GMP and Free Sale Certificates for pharmaceuticals. Your Guinean buyer's checklist should decide the final list.
Is Guinea the same as Guinea-Bissau or Equatorial Guinea?
No. Those are separate states with their own missions and rules. This guide covers only the Republic of Guinea, capital Conakry. Mention the destination city when you contact us and we will route the file correctly.
Can INFINITYGRO handle Guinea attestation if I live outside Delhi?
Certainly. A courier picks up your originals at home, whether in Kerala, Gujarat or Assam; we run the verification, MEA and Guinean legalisation in Delhi and post the finished papers back to you, tracked.