Are you moving to Kuwait on a family visa, or do you need to add your spouse’s name to your passport? To ensure your Indian marriage certificate is legally recognized by the Kuwaiti authorities, it must undergo a specific legalization process.
At MEA Embassy Attestation, we provide a streamlined, secure, and expert service to handle your Kuwait Embassy Attestation needs without you having to visit multiple government offices.
Why is Marriage Certificate Attestation mandatory for Kuwait?
Kuwait is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. Therefore, a standard Apostille is not enough. You must obtain a Consular Attestation (Embassy Stamp) for:
- Applying for a Spouse/Family Visa: To live with your partner in Kuwait.
- Adding Spouse Name in Passport: Required by Indian Passport Offices for certain services.
- Applying for Child’s Passport: Verification of parental marriage is essential.
Health Insurance & Delivery: To admit a spouse for medical care or childbirth in Kuwaiti hospitals.
The Attestation Process for Kuwait (Step-by-Step)
The legalization of a marriage certificate involves multiple levels of government verification. Here is the standard procedure we follow:
Step 1: Notary Public Attestation
The first step is authentication by a local Notary Public. This is the primary verification of the document’s authenticity.
Step 2: State Home Department or SDM Attestation
Personal documents must be verified by state authorities. You can choose one of two routes:
Home Department/GAD: Verification by the state where the marriage was registered.
SDM (Sub-Divisional Magistrate) Route: In many cases, the SDM in Delhi is authorized to attest personal documents, which is a faster alternative for Kuwait visas.
Step 3: MEA Attestation (Ministry of External Affairs)
Once the state or SDM has verified the certificate, it is submitted to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Govt. of India. The MEA provides a central government stamp, which is a prerequisite for any embassy attestation.
Step 4: Kuwait Embassy Attestation
The final step in India is getting the document stamped by the Embassy of the State of Kuwait in New Delhi. This stamp makes the document legally valid for use in Kuwait.
Documents Required
To process your application, we require the following:
Original Marriage Certificate: The certificate issued by the Registrar of Marriages.
Passport Copies: Clear copies of both the husband’s and wife’s passports (First and Last pages).
Photographs: Two recent passport-size photographs (if requested by the embassy).
Processing Time & Fees
Timeline: Usually takes 8 to 12 working days, depending on the state of issuance and the current workload at the Embassy.
Cost: The fee for Kuwait Embassy attestation varies based on the document type and the urgency of the service.
Note: We offer a Fast Track Service for those who need their documents processed urgently for immediate travel.