Paraguay Embassy Attestation 2026: Fees and Apostille for Residence, Business and Family
Paraguay Embassy Attestation from India has been replaced by a single MEA apostille since August 2014, when Paraguay started recognising apostilles from India and other member states.
In brief: Paraguay joined the Hague Apostille Convention through accession on 10 December 2013, with effect from 30 August 2014. Indian papers are first cleared at home (State HRD, Home Department or SDM, or a Chamber of Commerce) and then get the MEA apostille. No Paraguayan consular seal follows; Spanish translation is arranged in Paraguay.
Last updated: October 2026. Paraguay's accession and entry-into-force dates were confirmed against HCCH records this month; no objection involving India appears.
Paraguay Embassy Attestation summary: which rules apply?
Paraguay Embassy Attestation today means Indian verification plus one MEA apostille, then Spanish translation.
| Topic | Paraguay position |
|---|---|
| Apostille status | Accession 10 Dec 2013; effective 30 Aug 2014 (HCCH) |
| Degrees and school records | Notary, then State HRD, then MEA apostille |
| Civil records | Notary, then Home Department or SDM, then MEA apostille |
| Police clearance | Passport Seva or RPO certificate apostilled by MEA without state clearance |
| Trade and company papers | Chamber of Commerce, then MEA apostille |
| Language | Spanish (Guaraní is co-official); translation by a traductor público matriculado |
| Embassy of Paraguay, New Delhi | Not part of the chain for apostilled papers |
Before August 2014 Paraguay also wanted its embassy's seal. Unlike the UAE or Qatar, where an embassy stamp after MEA remains compulsory, Paraguay recognises the Indian apostille directly.
Who needs Paraguay Embassy Attestation and why?
Paraguay Embassy Attestation is needed by Indians seeking Paraguayan residence, their relatives, and Indian suppliers of vehicles, medicines and chemicals.
India's embassy in Buenos Aires notes that soya oil dominates India's purchases from Paraguay, while India ships vehicles, auto parts, pharmaceuticals and chemicals; about 600 Indians live there, mostly traders in Ciudad del Este.
Residence for work (the work visa)
Foreigners who intend to live and work in Paraguay apply to the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones for temporary residence, which can later become permanent. Migraciones wants a criminal record certificate from the home country, so Indians file a Passport Seva PCC bearing the MEA apostille. A manager, engineer or technician with a job offer adds an apostilled degree and earlier employers' experience letters.
Accompanying family (dependent visa)
Relatives join through Migraciones too: a spouse shows an apostilled marriage certificate, and every child an apostilled birth certificate listing both parents.
Students and couples
Students admitted to Paraguayan universities present apostilled 12th certificates and mark sheets; couples marrying at a Registro Civil office provide apostilled birth certificates and a single status affidavit.
How is a degree prepared for use in Paraguay?
Degree certificate attestation for Paraguay needs three Indian signatures in sequence: the notary, the State HRD office of the state where the university sits, and MEA.
- Notary firstA notary attests the copy; State HRD keeps it on file.
- HRD verificationThe state education department confirms the degree and seal.
- MEA stickerThe ministry attaches a numbered, verifiable apostille.
- Matriculated translatorIn Asunción a traductor público matriculado translates the degree with its apostille.
Transcripts, diplomas, provisional certificates and 10th or 12th mark sheets pass the same three Indian steps. Ask the Paraguayan university or authority recognising the degree what it expects first.
Which certificates from Indian registrars and police are apostilled for Paraguay?
Certificates for Paraguay go from a notary to the Home Department or an SDM and then to MEA; Passport Seva or RPO police clearances skip the state stage.
| Certificate | Purpose in Paraguay | Indian clearance |
|---|---|---|
| PCC attestation for Paraguay | Migraciones residence | Apostilled straight away by MEA |
| Birth certificate attestation for Paraguay | Child's residence, school enrolment | Notary plus SDM or Home Department |
| Marriage certificate attestation for Paraguay | Spouse's residence | Notary plus SDM or Home Department |
| Medical certificate | Health proof for residence or study | Notary plus Home Department |
| Experience certificate attestation for Paraguay | Employment and professional files | Notary plus Home Department |
| Divorce decree, single status affidavit | Wedding at the Registro Civil | Notary plus Home Department |
What does commercial document attestation for Paraguay cover?
Commercial document attestation for Paraguay pairs Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation with the MEA apostille, for papers that pharma, auto and chemical exporters, soya oil buyers and company founders send to Paraguay:
- Distributorship or agency agreement with a Paraguayan dealer of vehicles or two-wheelers
- Free sale certificate, GMP, COPP and registration files for medicines
- Incorporation certificate, MOA and AOA for a sociedad anónima, EAS or branch
- Board resolution and power of attorney for the representative in Asunción
- Certificate of Origin, export invoice, packing list
- Letter of authorisation, GST and IEC certificates, bank references
What are Paraguay embassy attestation fees in 2026?
Paraguay embassy attestation fees through INFINITYGRO begin at ₹1,000 for a police clearance; quotes cover verification, apostille and Indian courier, and the Paraguayan mission charges nothing.
| Document | Usual working days | Our inclusive price |
|---|---|---|
| PCC (Passport Seva or RPO) | 2 – 4 | ₹1,000 to ₹1,500 |
| Birth certificate | 5 – 8 | ₹1,500 and above |
| Marriage certificate | 5 – 8 | ₹1,500 to ₹2,500 |
| Degrees, diplomas, mark sheets | 7 – 20 | Quoted by state or university |
| Commercial documents | 4 – 7 | Quoted per document |
How do I avoid rejection of a Paraguay apostille?
Check names, condition and sequence before dispatch.
- Identical names: Migraciones matches each certificate with the passport; a one-and-the-same affidavit fixes small differences.
- No lamination: laminated originals cannot carry an apostille, so request a duplicate early.
- Order of work: apostille first, Spanish translation second.
Post originals and a passport copy to INFINITYGRO, C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi, or book a courier pickup. WhatsApp +91 85955 58517 or call +91 85120 89575.
Does Paraguay have an embassy in New Delhi?
Yes, Paraguay has run an embassy in New Delhi since March 2006, located in Vasant Vihar; apostilled Indian papers do not need its stamp.
| Contact | As published |
|---|---|
| Address | B-12, Second Floor, Vasant Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057 |
| Telephone | +91 11 4270 5671 |
| Emergency line | +91 98990 18138 (urgent cases only) |
| Website | https://paraguayembassy.in |
| India's mission in Paraguay | Embassy of India, Asunción (opened 2022) |
Details checked October 2026; confirm timings with the mission before visiting. Contacts come from the embassy's own website; email is left out because the site shows two differently spelled addresses, and office hours could not be confirmed.
Paraguay Embassy Attestation FAQs
Do I need the Paraguay Embassy stamp on Indian documents?
No. Paraguay has applied the Apostille Convention since 30 August 2014, so Paraguayan offices accept the MEA apostille on its own and the embassy in Vasant Vihar adds no legalisation.
From what date does Paraguay accept Indian apostilles?
30 August 2014. HCCH lists Paraguay's accession on 10 December 2013 and entry into force eight months later; India has been a party since 2005.
What does a PCC apostille for Paraguay cost?
₹1,000 to ₹1,500 including courier within India. Birth records start from ₹1,500, marriage certificates cost ₹1,500 to ₹2,500, and degrees or trade papers are priced after a scan.
How quickly can documents be apostilled for Paraguay?
2 to 4 working days for a police clearance; civil certificates need around a week, and degrees can take three weeks while the state education department verifies them.
Is a PCC required for Paraguayan residence?
Yes. Migraciones asks foreign applicants for a criminal record certificate from their home country, so Indians submit a Passport Seva PCC with the MEA apostille and a Spanish translation.
Must I apostille my degree to work in Paraguay?
Yes, usually. Employers and recognition bodies want evidence of the qualification, so the degree passes State HRD, receives the MEA apostille and is then translated in Paraguay.
Is an apostilled marriage certificate needed for a spouse in Paraguay?
Yes. The spouse's residence file rests on the marriage certificate, which is cleared by an SDM or the Home Department, apostilled by MEA and translated by a matriculated translator.
Who translates Indian documents into Spanish in Paraguay?
A traductor público matriculado, meaning a public translator whose registration is recorded with Paraguay's Supreme Court of Justice. Ask the translator to cover the apostille as well as the certificate itself.
Can I apostille a medical certificate for Paraguay?
Yes. A certificate signed by an Indian hospital or registered doctor is notarised, cleared by the Home Department and apostilled by MEA before use in Paraguay.
Can company documents be apostilled to set up a business in Paraguay?
Yes. Incorporation certificate, MOA, AOA, board resolution and power of attorney receive Chamber of Commerce attestation and then the MEA apostille for registration in Asunción.
Is any fee payable to the Embassy of Paraguay in New Delhi?
No. Paraguay accepts the MEA apostille, so no Paraguayan mission fee applies to apostilled Indian documents; you pay only for Indian verification, the apostille and courier.
I live in Mumbai or Chennai; can you handle my Paraguay apostille?
Yes. Send the originals by courier or ask for a pickup; we complete notary, verification and the MEA apostille in Delhi and deliver the papers to you or to Paraguay.