Madagascar Embassy Attestation in India
Madagascar embassy attestation for Indian degrees, marksheets, experience letters, birth and marriage certificates and trade documents. As Madagascar has not joined the Apostille Convention, each document is notarised, SDM-attested and attested by the MEA in Delhi, then legalised by the Embassy of Madagascar in New Delhi. We return it by secure courier.
What does Madagascar embassy attestation involve?
Madagascar embassy attestation is how an Indian document becomes acceptable to ministries, employers, universities and courts in Madagascar. Because Madagascar is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, the Ministry of External Affairs does not apostille the document; it attests it, and the Embassy of Madagascar in New Delhi legalises the MEA stamp afterwards.
Madagascar has an old community of Indian origin, particularly in trade, and India sends rice, medicines, vehicles and textiles there while buying spices such as cloves and vanilla. The documents we legalise for Madagascar come from Indian professionals joining businesses in Antananarivo and Toamasina, Malagasy students returning from Indian universities, and exporters. Malagasy and French are both official, so French translation is a frequent extra.
Madagascar needs embassy attestation, not an apostille
Madagascar is not a contracting party according to the HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked October 2026). An Indian apostille therefore has no legal effect there. The document is attested by the MEA and then legalised by the Embassy of Madagascar in New Delhi.
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 Madagascar in New Delhi places its legalisation on 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 Madagascar stamps the MEA attestation for commercial use.
Madagascar embassy attestation: key facts
| Apostille accepted? | No. Madagascar is not a party to the Apostille Convention |
|---|---|
| Mission in India | Embassy of Madagascar, New Delhi; submission details confirmed when we quote |
| Chain in India | Notary → SDM (Delhi) → MEA attestation → Embassy of Madagascar (commercial: Chamber of Commerce → MEA → Embassy) |
| Languages in Madagascar | Malagasy and French are the official languages; French is common in administration and business |
| Who submits at the embassy | We do; you send or bring the originals to our Delhi office |
Who usually needs this for Madagascar
- Indian managers, accountants and engineers joining trading, textile and manufacturing businesses in Madagascar
- Malagasy students returning home with degrees or ITEC certificates from Indian institutions
- Indian exporters of rice, pharmaceuticals, vehicles and fabrics whose Malagasy importer wants legalised papers
- Families of Indian origin settled in Madagascar who need an Indian birth, marriage or education certificate recognised there
Documents we attest for Madagascar
Open the guide closest to your document for its exact route and the papers to send.
Madagascar 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 Madagascar and confirmed in your written quote |
| Commercial document | Chamber fee + MEA attestation + embassy fee, quoted in writing |
| Courier | Extra, both ways |
| Translation | French or Malagasy translation quoted by page |
Expect a few working days for notary, SDM and MEA attestation, followed by the Embassy of Madagascar’s own processing. In total, allow about 5 to 8 working days once the originals are with us, plus courier, and we confirm the date in writing.
Before you send documents for Madagascar
Send us
- Original documents, not laminated
- A copy of your passport
- Details of the Malagasy office receiving the documents and whether it wants a French translation
- Your return address and phone number
Watch out for
- Madagascar does not recognise the apostille; your file needs MEA attestation followed by the embassy’s legalisation
- French translations: find out whether the Malagasy office will accept one prepared in India before you order it
- Use one spelling of your name throughout; French-style forms in Madagascar may place the surname and given name differently
- Exporters: agree with the importer in Antananarivo or Toamasina which documents need the embassy stamp before the goods are shipped
FAQs: Madagascar embassy attestation
Does Madagascar accept the MEA apostille?
No. Madagascar has not acceded to the Apostille Convention, so an apostilled document is not accepted there. It needs MEA attestation and then legalisation by the Embassy of Madagascar in New Delhi. We carry out both stages and courier the documents back once complete.
What fee should I expect for Madagascar embassy attestation?
Our charge for the MEA stage is Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 per personal or educational document, which covers notary, SDM, the Rs 50 MEA fee and service. The embassy’s legalisation fee is extra and appears in your written quote, together with courier and any translation.
How long does legalisation for Madagascar take?
Usually 5 to 8 working days from the day your originals arrive, plus courier. The MEA stages take only a few days; the remainder is the Embassy of Madagascar’s processing. If a French translation is also needed, we add that time to the written estimate.
Which language should my documents be in for Madagascar?
Malagasy and French are both official, and French is widely used by ministries and companies. Many offices therefore ask for a French translation of English documents. INFINITYGRO can prepare French or Malagasy translations, priced per page; confirm the requirement with the receiving office first.
Can my company’s documents be legalised for a buyer in Madagascar?
Yes. Invoices, certificates of origin, company registration papers and agency agreements first go to a Chamber of Commerce, then to the MEA for attestation, and finally to the Embassy of Madagascar. All three costs are listed in our written quote before work begins.
I studied in India and am going back to Madagascar. What should I send?
Send the original degree, all marksheets or the transcript, and a copy of your passport. If your ministry also wants a migration or bonafide certificate, include it. We complete the notary, SDM and MEA stages and the embassy stamp, then courier the set to your address in India.
Can a marriage certificate from India be legalised for Madagascar?
Yes. The marriage certificate is notarised, attested by the SDM and the MEA, and then legalised by the Embassy of Madagascar. Make sure both names match your passports exactly. If the Malagasy civil registry wants a French version, we can arrange the translation.
How do I get my documents to you?
Courier the originals to our office at New Ashok Nagar, Delhi, or drop them off yourself if you are in Delhi. We do not offer home collection. Include a passport copy and your return address. We send the legalised documents back by Blue Dart or another secure courier.
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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 Madagascar. 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 Madagascar before applying.
Last reviewed: October 2026