Nauru Embassy Attestation in India
Nauru embassy attestation for Indian professionals, families and suppliers dealing with the Republic of Nauru. As Nauru has not signed up to the Apostille Convention, Indian certificates need MEA attestation and then the stamp of the Nauru High Commission in New Delhi. Send or drop your originals at our Delhi office and we take care of every stage.
Why Nauru needs embassy attestation, not an apostille
Nauru embassy attestation is needed because Nauru is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. An Indian certificate is first checked by a notary and the SDM in Delhi, then attested by the Ministry of External Affairs, and finally legalised by the Nauru High Commission, which Nauru set up as a resident mission in New Delhi in 2022.
The Indian community in Nauru is small, and most requests we get are from teachers, health workers and other professionals recruited for contracts on the island, plus spouses and children who travel with them or join them later. Suppliers of medicines and other goods sometimes need legalised invoices or certificates of origin too; those pass through a Chamber of Commerce before the MEA.
Nauru needs embassy attestation, not an apostille
We checked the HCCH Apostille Convention status table in October 2026 and Nauru is not listed as a contracting party. The Convention therefore does not operate between Nauru and India, and an apostille is not the right certificate. The Nauru High Commission legalises the MEA attestation instead.
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 Nauru High Commission in New Delhi legalises the MEA attestation; we file and collect the papers.
- 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 Nauru High Commission stamps the MEA attestation for commercial use.
Nauru attestation: what to know
| Apostille accepted? | No. Nauru is not a party to the Apostille Convention |
|---|---|
| Mission in India | Nauru High Commission, New Delhi (resident mission set up in 2022) |
| Chain in India | Notary → SDM (Delhi) → MEA attestation → Nauru High Commission (commercial: Chamber of Commerce → MEA → High Commission) |
| Languages in Nauru | Nauruan and English; English is normally used for paperwork |
| Who submits the documents | INFINITYGRO submits at the MEA and the High Commission |
Who usually needs this for Nauru
- Indian teachers and health workers recruited for posts in Nauru
- Spouses and children joining a family member already working on the island
- Nauruan nationals who studied or trained in India and want the certificate recognised at home
- Indian suppliers of medicines, food or equipment whose Nauru buyer asks for legalised trade documents
Documents we attest for Nauru
Open the guide closest to your document for its exact route and the papers to send.
Nauru 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 Nauru High Commission and confirmed in your written quote |
| Commercial document | Chamber fee + MEA attestation + embassy fee, quoted in writing |
| Courier | Extra, both ways |
| Translation | Usually not needed for English documents |
After the MEA attestation, which takes a few working days, the Nauru High Commission handles the legalisation; together allow roughly 5 to 8 working days from receipt, plus courier. Being a small mission, it can occasionally take longer, and we tell you in writing before we begin.
Before you send documents for Nauru
Send us
- Original documents, not laminated
- A copy of your passport
- Your Nauru contract or recruitment letter listing the documents required
- Your return address and phone number
Watch out for
- Check whether your Nauru employer wants the degree alone or the degree with every year’s marksheet
- Do not apostille the documents first; for Nauru they need MEA attestation, not the apostille sticker
- Book flights only after the High Commission stamp is done, as small missions may need extra time
- If a certificate was issued in Hindi or a regional language, get an English translation in the same batch
FAQs: Nauru embassy attestation
Does Nauru accept documents apostilled in India?
No. Nauru has not joined the Hague Apostille Convention, so an apostille from the MEA is not the accepted form. Your document needs MEA attestation followed by legalisation from the Nauru High Commission in New Delhi.
Does Nauru have a High Commission in India?
Yes. Nauru established a resident mission in New Delhi in 2022, and its High Commissioner presented credentials to the President of India in September 2024. We take care of submitting your documents there after the MEA stage.
What are the charges for Nauru embassy attestation?
We charge Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 per personal or educational document for the MEA stage, all-inclusive. The Nauru High Commission’s legalisation fee is extra and is confirmed in your written quote. Commercial documents add Chamber of Commerce charges; courier is billed separately.
How many working days should I allow for Nauru?
About 5 to 8 working days after your originals reach us, plus courier. Because the High Commission is a small mission, timings can vary a little, so we confirm the expected date in writing before we start.
I have been offered a teaching job in Nauru. Which documents need attestation?
Normally the B.Ed. and subject degree with marksheets, experience letters and often a police clearance certificate. Some recruiters also ask for the birth certificate. Follow your recruiter’s list and send everything together so the High Commission stamps the set in one visit.
Can my spouse’s and children’s certificates be attested for Nauru?
Yes. Marriage and birth certificates go through notary and SDM in Delhi, MEA attestation and then the Nauru High Commission. Make sure the names match the passports exactly, because the stamps cannot correct spelling errors.
Is translation into Nauruan needed?
Generally not. English is widely used for official purposes in Nauru, so documents in English are usually accepted as they are. If your certificate is in an Indian language, we can arrange an English translation before attestation.
Do you collect documents from my home?
No, we do not offer home pickup. Courier your originals to our New Ashok Nagar office in Delhi or bring them in person. When the Nauru High Commission has stamped them, we send them back 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 Nauru High Commission. 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 Nauru before applying.
Last reviewed: October 2026