Haiti Embassy Attestation in India
Haiti embassy attestation for Indian degrees, experience letters, birth and marriage certificates and export documents. Haiti has not joined the Hague Apostille Convention, so an MEA apostille will not do: the document needs MEA attestation followed by legalisation from a Haitian consular office. We run the Indian stages from Delhi, coordinate the Haitian step and courier the papers back.
How Haiti embassy attestation works from India
Haiti embassy attestation is the full legalisation chain for an Indian document that will be used in Haiti. Because Haiti is not a party to the Apostille Convention, the Ministry of External Affairs attests the document instead of apostilling it, and a Haitian consular officer then confirms the MEA signature. Haiti has no resident embassy in New Delhi; it appointed a Consul General here in 2014, so we confirm the current legalising office before starting each file.
Trade between India and Haiti runs mostly one way: medicines, textiles, plastics, chemicals and engineering goods go from India to Port-au-Prince, and some buyers there ask for legalised commercial papers. The Indian community in Haiti is small, made up of doctors, engineers, technicians, missionaries and traders, who need degrees and experience certificates legalised. French and Haitian Creole are the official languages, and French is the usual language of paperwork.
Haiti needs embassy attestation, not an apostille
Haiti is not listed in the HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked October 2026), so the apostille cannot be used for Indian documents headed there. The MEA attests the document instead, and a Haitian consular officer legalises that attestation. Without the Haitian step the chain is incomplete.
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 Consulate General of Haiti in New Delhi, or another Haitian mission accredited to India, legalises the MEA attestation; we confirm the office before you send documents.
- 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 Consulate General of Haiti stamps the MEA attestation for commercial use.
Haiti: what the legalisation chain involves
| Apostille accepted? | No. Haiti is not a party to the Apostille Convention |
|---|---|
| Mission in India | No resident embassy in New Delhi; Haiti appointed a Consul General in New Delhi in 2014. We confirm the legalising office for each file |
| Chain in India | Notary → SDM (Delhi) → MEA attestation → Haitian consular legalisation (commercial: Chamber of Commerce → MEA → Haitian legalisation) |
| Languages in Haiti | French and Haitian Creole; a French translation is often requested |
| India’s mission for Haiti | Embassy of India in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic |
| Who submits | We do; you do not need to approach the Haitian office yourself |
Who usually needs this for Haiti
- Indian exporters of pharmaceuticals, textiles, plastics and engineering goods whose Haitian buyer asks for legalised invoices or certificates of origin
- Indian doctors, engineers and technicians taking up work in Haiti
- Missionaries and staff of charitable organisations posted to Haiti who need degrees, police certificates or marriage records legalised
- Indian traders running a business in Haiti who need company registration papers recognised there
Documents we attest for Haiti
Each guide below explains the route for one document type.
Haiti 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 Consulate General of Haiti 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 |
The MEA stage takes a few working days in Delhi. Haiti has no resident embassy here, so the consular step depends on the Haitian office available at the time; allow 7 to 10 working days in total plus courier, and we put the expected date in writing before you send anything.
Before you send documents for Haiti
Send us
- Original documents, not laminated
- A copy of your passport
- Any written instructions from the Haitian buyer, employer or office about which documents must be legalised
- Your return address and phone number
Watch out for
- Order MEA attestation, not an apostille: the apostille is not valid in Haiti
- Message us before couriering anything so we can confirm which Haitian office is legalising documents at that moment
- Use names exactly as printed in your passport; the French translation will follow that spelling
- Exporters should share the buyer’s document list early, because the Chamber of Commerce stage adds time
FAQs: Haiti embassy attestation
Can I use an apostille for documents going to Haiti?
No. Haiti has not joined the Hague Apostille Convention, so an apostille is not the right certificate there. Indian documents for Haiti need MEA attestation, after which a Haitian consular officer legalises them. We arrange both steps from our Delhi office.
Is there a Haitian embassy in New Delhi?
Haiti does not keep a resident embassy in New Delhi. It appointed a Consul General in New Delhi in 2014. Because consular arrangements for Haiti can change, we check which Haitian office is legalising documents before we accept your file and tell you in writing.
What are the Haiti embassy attestation charges?
The MEA stage costs Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 per personal or educational document, all-inclusive of notary, SDM, the Rs 50 MEA fee and service. The Haitian consular fee is extra and confirmed in your written quote. Courier, French translation and Chamber of Commerce fees for business papers are charged separately.
How long does Haiti embassy attestation take?
Allow 7 to 10 working days after the documents arrive in Delhi. The MEA attestation itself moves fairly quickly; the Haitian consular step takes longer because there is no resident embassy in India. Courier time is added, and we give you a dated estimate in writing.
Which export documents can be legalised for Haiti?
Commercial invoices, certificates of origin, packing lists, company registration certificates and powers of attorney can go through the chain. Each is first attested by a Chamber of Commerce, then by the MEA, and then legalised for Haiti. Ask your buyer which ones the customs broker or bank needs.
Will my documents need a French translation?
Often, yes. French is one of Haiti’s two official languages and the usual language of official paperwork. Ask the receiving office whether a translation done in India is accepted; if it is, INFINITYGRO can translate your documents into French and quote by page.
I am going to Haiti to work for a charity. What should I legalise?
Commonly the degree or professional qualification, an experience letter, a police clearance certificate and, if your spouse travels with you, the marriage certificate. Your organisation’s checklist decides, so send it to us and we legalise everything in one order.
Must I travel to Delhi for the Haiti legalisation?
No. Courier the original documents to our office in New Ashok Nagar, Delhi, or drop them off if you are local. We do not offer home pickup. After legalisation we return the papers 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 Consulate General of Haiti. 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 Haiti before applying.
Last reviewed: October 2026