Turkmenistan Embassy Attestation in India
Turkmenistan embassy attestation for Indian degrees, marksheets, medical and nursing certificates, family records and export papers. Turkmenistan has not joined the Apostille Convention, so an apostille will not work there. We get the MEA attestation in Delhi, submit the document at the Embassy of Turkmenistan in West End, New Delhi, and courier it back.
What does Turkmenistan embassy attestation involve?
Turkmenistan embassy attestation means two stamps on your Indian document: first the Ministry of External Affairs attests it, then the Embassy of Turkmenistan in New Delhi legalises the MEA signature. Because Turkmenistan is outside the Hague Apostille Convention, ministries, universities and employers in Ashgabat expect this legalised route rather than an apostille sticker. Each stage confirms the signature of the one before it, so the order cannot be skipped.
We mostly see Turkmen nationals who studied in India and need their degree or diploma recognised at home, and Indian suppliers of medicines, textiles and machinery whose Turkmen buyers ask for legalised trade papers. Turkmen is the state language and Russian is still common in business, so a translation may be requested once the legalisation is complete.
Turkmenistan needs embassy attestation, not an apostille
The HCCH status table, last updated 30 June 2026, does not list Turkmenistan among the 130 contracting parties to the Apostille Convention. An MEA apostille therefore has no standing there, and Indian documents need MEA attestation followed by legalisation at the Turkmen Embassy.
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 Turkmenistan, C-11 West End, New Delhi, legalises 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 Turkmenistan stamps the MEA attestation for commercial use.
Turkmenistan embassy attestation: key facts
| Apostille accepted? | No. Turkmenistan has not joined the Apostille Convention |
|---|---|
| Mission in India | Embassy of Turkmenistan, C-11 West End, New Delhi 110021 |
| Chain in India | Notary → SDM (Delhi) → MEA attestation → Turkmen Embassy (commercial: Chamber of Commerce → MEA → Embassy) |
| Languages in Turkmenistan | Turkmen is the state language; Russian is common in business and older records |
| Who submits at the embassy | INFINITYGRO staff in Delhi; no visit needed from you |
Who usually needs this for Turkmenistan
- Turkmen graduates of Indian universities who need degrees, transcripts and marksheets legalised before returning home
- Indian pharmaceutical, textile and machinery exporters whose buyers in Turkmenistan ask for a legalised invoice or certificate of origin
- Indian engineers and technicians joining construction, energy or industrial projects in Turkmenistan
- Families with a birth or marriage registered in India that has to be recorded in Turkmenistan
Documents we attest for Turkmenistan
Open the guide closest to your document for its exact route and the papers to send.
Turkmenistan 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 Turkmenistan and confirmed in your written quote |
| Commercial document | Chamber fee + MEA attestation + embassy fee, quoted in writing |
| Courier | Extra, both ways |
| Translation | Turkmen or Russian translation quoted by page |
Allow roughly 5 to 8 working days from the day your originals reach Delhi: the MEA stage comes first, and the Turkmen Embassy then processes the file on its own schedule. Courier days are additional, and your written quote states the expected date.
Before you send documents for Turkmenistan
Send us
- Original documents, not laminated
- A copy of your passport
- A passport copy of the document holder and, for trade papers, the buyer’s document list or contract clause
- Your return address and phone number
Watch out for
- Check whether the Turkmen office wants the translation in Turkmen or in Russian before you order one
- Use one spelling of your name everywhere; Turkmen names reach English through both Turkmen and Russian spellings
- Do not order an MEA apostille for Turkmenistan; ask for attestation
- Exporters: confirm with the buyer which shipment papers need the embassy stamp, as each document is legalised and charged separately
Turkmenistan Embassy Attestation in India: real sample
A real document from our files, with personal details hidden. Check the stamps on your own document against it.
FAQs: Turkmenistan embassy attestation
Is an apostille enough for documents going to Turkmenistan?
No. Turkmenistan is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so authorities there do not act on an apostille. The document needs MEA attestation and then legalisation by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in New Delhi, and we arrange both stages for you from our Delhi office.
What are the Turkmenistan embassy attestation charges?
For the MEA stage we charge Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 per personal or educational document. That figure covers notary, SDM, the Rs 50 MEA fee and our service. The Turkmen Embassy’s legalisation fee is extra and is confirmed in your written quote, and courier is billed separately.
I studied in India and am going back to Turkmenistan. What should I send?
Send the original degree or diploma, all semester marksheets or the transcript, and a copy of your passport. If a ministry or employer in Turkmenistan gave you a list, include it, so that everything they expect is legalised in a single round instead of two.
How many days does the Turkmen Embassy stage add?
Our usual estimate for the full process is 5 to 8 working days after the originals reach Delhi, and the embassy accounts for much of that. Public holidays in India or Turkmenistan can push it out. We give you the expected date in writing before work starts.
Can certificates of origin and invoices be legalised for a buyer in Turkmenistan?
Yes. Trade documents are certified by a Chamber of Commerce, attested by the MEA and then legalised by the Turkmen Embassy. Because the chamber and embassy fees depend on the documents, we look at them first and send you a written quote.
Will my documents need a Turkmen or Russian translation?
Possibly. Turkmen is the state language and Russian is still used in many offices, so the receiving authority may ask for a translation once the legalisation is done. INFINITYGRO translates into both, priced per page; check which language the office wants first.
I live outside Delhi. How do I hand over the documents?
Courier the originals to our office in New Ashok Nagar, Delhi, or drop them off if you are in the city. We do not collect from homes. Finished documents travel back by Blue Dart or another secure courier to the address you give us.
Can a birth certificate issued in India be legalised for Turkmenistan?
Yes. An Indian birth certificate passes through notary, SDM, MEA attestation and the Turkmen Embassy in the same way as an educational document. The child’s and parents’ names should match their passports letter for letter before you send it.
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Disclaimer: INFINITYGRO is a private document facilitation service, not the Ministry of External Affairs or the Embassy of Turkmenistan. 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 Turkmenistan before applying.
Last reviewed: October 2026