Solomon Islands Embassy Attestation in India
Solomon Islands embassy attestation for Indian degrees, experience letters, birth and marriage certificates and export documents. The Solomon Islands has not joined the Apostille Convention, so an apostille will not do. Your papers need MEA attestation and then legalisation by the Solomon Islands High Commission in New Delhi, which we arrange from our Delhi office.
How does Solomon Islands embassy attestation work?
Solomon Islands embassy attestation is the two-stage legalisation an Indian document needs before offices in Honiara will rely on it. First the Ministry of External Affairs attests the document after notary and SDM checks in Delhi. Then the Solomon Islands High Commission in New Delhi, which opened as a resident mission in recent years, adds its own stamp over the MEA attestation.
We mostly see this route for Indian doctors, teachers, accountants and engineers moving to the Solomon Islands on work permits, for Solomon Islanders who studied or trained in India and are returning home, and for Indian firms supplying goods to Honiara. Educational and personal papers start with a Delhi notary; invoices and company documents start at a Chamber of Commerce.
Solomon Islands needs embassy attestation, not an apostille
The Solomon Islands is not listed as a contracting party in the HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked October 2026). An MEA apostille therefore has no standing there. The document must carry MEA attestation, which the Solomon Islands High Commission then legalises.
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 Solomon Islands High Commission in New Delhi legalises the MEA attestation; we submit and collect the 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 Solomon Islands High Commission stamps the MEA attestation for commercial use.
Solomon Islands attestation at a glance
| Apostille accepted? | No. The Solomon Islands is not a party to the Apostille Convention |
|---|---|
| Mission in India | Solomon Islands High Commission, New Delhi (its first High Commissioner to India presented credentials in September 2024) |
| Chain in India | Notary → SDM (Delhi) → MEA attestation → Solomon Islands High Commission (commercial: Chamber of Commerce → MEA → High Commission) |
| Languages | English is the official language; Solomon Islands Pijin is widely spoken |
| Who submits at the High Commission | We do; you do not need to visit the mission |
Who usually needs this for Solomon Islands
- Indian doctors, nurses and teachers on contract with hospitals and schools in Honiara or the provinces
- Indian accountants, engineers and managers moving to the Solomon Islands on a work permit
- Solomon Islanders who completed a degree or training course in India and need it recognised back home
- Indian exporters of medicines, food, vehicles and building materials whose buyer asks for legalised papers
Documents we attest for Solomon Islands
Pick your document to see what we need from you.
Solomon Islands 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 Solomon Islands 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 |
The MEA stage takes a few working days and the High Commission then needs its own processing time, so allow about 5 to 8 working days after your originals reach us, plus courier days. Because the mission is fairly new in Delhi, we confirm its current requirements before submitting and give you the date in writing.
Before you send documents for Solomon Islands
Send us
- Original documents, not laminated
- A copy of your passport
- A copy of your work permit approval, job offer or admission letter from the Solomon Islands, if you have it
- Your return address and phone number
Watch out for
- An apostille is not accepted in the Solomon Islands; ask for MEA attestation plus the High Commission stamp
- Keep the employer’s document list handy: some ask for a police clearance certificate along with the degree
- The High Commission stamps over the MEA attestation, so any name mismatch must be fixed before the MEA stage
- Exporters should confirm whether the buyer needs the commercial invoice, the certificate of origin or both legalised
FAQs: Solomon Islands embassy attestation
Can I use an MEA apostille in the Solomon Islands?
No. The Solomon Islands is not a member of the Hague Apostille Convention, so an apostille sticker is not the right stamp. Indian documents need MEA attestation followed by legalisation at the Solomon Islands High Commission in New Delhi.
Is there a Solomon Islands High Commission in New Delhi?
Yes. The Solomon Islands opened a resident High Commission in New Delhi, and its first High Commissioner presented credentials to the President of India in September 2024. We take your MEA-attested documents there for legalisation.
What are the Solomon Islands embassy attestation charges?
The MEA stage costs Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 per personal or educational document, all-inclusive. The High Commission’s own legalisation fee is extra and is confirmed in your written quote. Commercial documents also carry a Chamber of Commerce fee, and courier is charged separately.
How long will the Solomon Islands attestation take?
Plan for about 5 to 8 working days from the day the originals arrive at our Delhi office, plus courier time. The High Commission’s workload can change this, so we confirm the expected date before we start.
I have a job offer in Honiara. Which papers should be attested?
Most employers want the highest degree with marksheets, experience letters and sometimes a police clearance certificate. Married applicants bringing family may also need the marriage and children’s birth certificates. Send us the employer’s list and we attest the full set together.
Do I need to go to the High Commission myself?
No. You can courier the originals from anywhere in India or bring them to our New Ashok Nagar office. We handle the MEA and High Commission submissions and send the papers back by Blue Dart or another secure courier.
Can a Solomon Islands student attest an Indian degree before going home?
Yes. Collect the final degree and consolidated marksheet from your university first, as provisional documents are often refused. Then send them with a passport copy and we complete notary, SDM, MEA attestation and the High Commission legalisation.
Will my documents need translation for the Solomon Islands?
English is the official language, so Indian documents issued in English are normally accepted as they are. Certificates issued in Hindi or another Indian language should be translated into English first; INFINITYGRO can arrange that translation along with the attestation.
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Disclaimer: INFINITYGRO is a private document facilitation service, not the Ministry of External Affairs or the Solomon Islands 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 Solomon Islands before applying.
Last reviewed: October 2026