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MEA Apostille & Embassy Attestation

Going abroad for a job, studies, marriage or business? We get your degree, birth, marriage, PCC and company documents apostilled or embassy-attested. We handle the state, MEA and embassy stages for you, with courier pickup from anywhere in India.

  • MEA apostille for 120+ Hague countries: Saudi Arabia, Europe, USA, Japan
  • Embassy attestation for UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Thailand & more
  • Notary, affidavit, SDM & gazetted officer help in New Ashok Nagar
Popular:UAESaudi ArabiaQatarKuwaitChinaUSAUnited KingdomCanada+ 120 more

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11+ years of trustStudents, families and businesses helped across India
Pan-India serviceCourier pickup and tracked return from any city
Honest, upfront chargesFull cost and time confirmed before work starts
Your originals, protectedOne case handler and updates at every stage
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Apostille or embassy attestation: which do you need?

It depends only on the country you are going to. Pick the card that matches your destination.

Hague Convention countries

MEA Apostille

One final certificate from India's Ministry of External Affairs. Accepted directly in 120+ countries, with no embassy visit.

  1. 1State attestation
  2. 2MEA apostille
Typical time1–2 weeks
Embassy visitNot needed
Accepted in, among others
Saudi ArabiaSpainUSAUnited KingdomItalyFranceJapan+113
MEA apostille service
Non-Hague countries

Embassy Attestation

MEA attestation first, then the country's own embassy (or its official online system), and sometimes MOFA in that country.

  1. 1State attestation
  2. 2MEA attestation
  3. 3Embassy / MOFA
Typical time1–3 weeks
Final stampEmbassy / MOFA
Needed for, among others
UAEQatarKuwaitThailandEgyptMalaysiaIraq+ more
Embassy attestation service
Germany flag
Exception: Germany

Germany does not accept the Indian apostille. Documents for Germany need verification through the German mission, which takes about 2–4 months.

Germany route
Countries

Choose your country

Each country page shows exactly what your Indian document needs, the order of stamps and how long it takes.

UAE flag

UAE

Digital

State → MEA → UAE digital attestation (online via UAE MoFA)

⏱ Typical 1–3 weeksUAE route →
Saudi Arabia flag

Saudi Arabia

Apostille

State → MEA apostille (apostille member since Dec 2022)

⏱ Typical 1–2 weeksSaudi Arabia route →
Qatar flag

Qatar

Embassy

State → MEA → Qatar Embassy → MOFA in Qatar

⏱ Typical 1–3 weeksQatar route →
Kuwait flag

Kuwait

Embassy

State → MEA → Kuwait Embassy → MOFA in Kuwait

⏱ Typical 1–3 weeksKuwait route →
Oman flag

Oman

Digital

State → MEA → Oman e-attestation (via Oman Post)

⏱ Typical 1–3 weeksOman route →
Bahrain flag

Bahrain

Apostille

State → MEA apostille

⏱ Typical 1–2 weeksBahrain route →
All countries →ApostilleEmbassyDigitalVerification
Documents

Documents we apostille & attest

Every document starts at a different state authority. We route it correctly from day one, so nothing comes back rejected.

Educational documents

Degree, diploma, marksheets, 10th & 12th certificates.

Starts atHRD / Education Department
  • MEA e-Sanad online verification where available
  • For jobs, admissions and equivalency abroad
DegreeDiplomaMarksheetClass 10Class 12Nursing

Commercial documents

Incorporation, MOA/AOA, POA, invoices, certificates of origin.

Starts atChamber of Commerce / Notary
  • For business setup, trade, tenders and agencies
  • Translation arranged when the country needs it
IncorporationMOA / AOAInvoiceOriginBoard resolutionPOA
At a glance

Current rules for popular destinations

Up to date as of 2026. Many websites still show the old process.

DestinationWhat Indian documents needTypical total
UAE flagUAEState → MEA → UAE digital attestation (online via UAE MoFA)1–3 weeks
Saudi Arabia flagSaudi ArabiaState → MEA apostille (apostille member since Dec 2022)1–2 weeks
Qatar flagQatarState → MEA → Qatar Embassy → MOFA in Qatar1–3 weeks
Kuwait flagKuwaitState → MEA → Kuwait Embassy → MOFA in Kuwait1–3 weeks
Oman flagOmanState → MEA → Oman e-attestation (via Oman Post)1–3 weeks
China flagChinaState → MEA → Chinese Embassy (India objected to China's apostille accession)2–4 weeks
Germany flagGermanyNo apostille: document verification via the German mission2–4 months
France flagUSA flagEurope, USA, UK, AustraliaState → MEA apostille1–2 weeks

Rules change. For example, Saudi Arabia and Bangladesh moved to the apostille, China joined it but India objected (so Chinese embassy legalisation still applies), the UAE moved to digital attestation and Oman to e-attestation. We always follow the current requirement for your document.

Process

How it works: four simple steps

You don't visit a single government office.

Send a photo

WhatsApp your document and tell us the country and purpose.

We plan the route

Apostille or embassy, the state step, time and full charges, all confirmed before you pay.

Pickup or drop-off

Courier pickup from any city, or visit our New Ashok Nagar office.

Apostilled / attested

We handle state, MEA and embassy stages and return your documents tracked.

Why us

Why people choose SK Document Centre for apostille & attestation

Right route, first time

We check the destination's current rules before anything is submitted, so nothing is done twice.

Every stage handled

State, MEA, embassy and translation, with one point of contact and tracking throughout.

Safe with your originals

Every original is logged, kept securely and returned by hand or tracked courier.

Pan-India pickup

Courier your documents from any city, or visit us near Mayur Vihar and Noida.

Clear charges upfront

You know the full cost and time before work starts. No surprise fees.

Real people to talk to

Call or WhatsApp someone who explains each step in plain words.

FAQs

Apostille & embassy attestation: frequently asked questions

What is MEA apostille?

An apostille is a certificate (sticker) issued by India's Ministry of External Affairs that makes your Indian document valid in all Hague Apostille Convention countries, over 120 of them. No embassy attestation is needed for those countries. MEA apostille service.

What is embassy attestation?

Embassy attestation (legalisation) is the stamp of the destination country's embassy in India, done after state and MEA attestation. It is needed for countries that are not in the Hague Apostille Convention. Embassy attestation service.

Which countries need embassy attestation instead of apostille?

Countries outside the Hague Convention, such as Qatar, Kuwait, Thailand, Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq and Malaysia. The UAE also needs attestation, now completed digitally through UAE MoFA.

Does the UAE accept apostille?

No. The UAE is not part of the Apostille Convention. Indian documents need state and MEA attestation, then UAE attestation, which is now done digitally through the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs. UAE attestation.

How long do apostille and embassy attestation take?

MEA apostille usually takes 1–2 weeks and embassy attestation 1–3 weeks, depending on the state step and the country. German document verification can take 2–4 months.

Which documents can be apostilled?

Personal (birth, marriage, single status, PCC, affidavits), educational (degree, diploma, marksheets, 10th/12th) and commercial documents (incorporation, MOA/AOA, POA, invoices, certificates of origin).

Do I need to visit Delhi?

No. WhatsApp a photo of your document, and we arrange courier pickup and return from anywhere in India. You can also visit our New Ashok Nagar office.

How much does apostille or attestation cost?

Charges depend on the document, the issuing state and the destination country. We tell you the full cost and time before any work starts, with no surprise fees.

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Areas we serve

Apostille & attestation wherever you are

Our office is in New Ashok Nagar, East Delhi, close to Mayur Vihar, Noida and Ghaziabad. Anywhere else in India, we arrange courier pickup and return.

New Ashok NagarMayur Vihar Phase 1, 2 & 3Laxmi NagarPreet ViharPatparganjKondli & TrilokpuriShahdaraVasundhara EnclaveNoida (all sectors)Greater NoidaGhaziabadIndirapuram & VaishaliCentral & South DelhiDwarka & West DelhiGurugramFaridabad
Across India:DelhiMaharashtraPunjabWest BengalAssamBiharGujaratHaryanaJammu & KashmirJharkhandManipurMizoramTamil NaduUttar PradeshUttarakhandNotary · Noida & Ghaziabad
Contact

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WhatsApp a photo of your document and tell us the country. We confirm the route the same day.

OfficeSK Document Centre, C-260, Ground Floor, New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi – 110096
Phone / WhatsApp+91 93109 70010 · 011-49392112
Office hoursMon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

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