Apostille & attestation centre · Delhi
MEA Apostille & Embassy Attestation in Delhi
Going abroad for a job, studies, marriage or business? We get your degree, birth, marriage, PCC and company documents apostilled or embassy-attested — state, MEA and embassy stages handled for you, with courier pickup from anywhere in India.
- MEA apostille for 120+ Hague countries — Saudi Arabia, China, Europe, USA
- Embassy attestation for UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Thailand & more
- Educational, personal & commercial documents
- 11+ years in attestation
- Pan-India pickup & return
- Charges told upfront
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Apostille or embassy attestation — which do you need?
It depends only on the country you're going to. Countries in the Hague Apostille Convention accept an MEA apostille. Others need MEA attestation plus embassy attestation.
Hague Convention countries
MEA Apostille
One final stamp from India's Ministry of External Affairs. Accepted directly in 120+ countries — no embassy visit.
- State attestation
- MEA apostille
For: Saudi Arabia, China, Oman, Bahrain, Japan, the Philippines, USA, UK, Australia, Italy, Spain, France and most of Europe.
MEA apostille serviceNon-Hague countries
Embassy Attestation
MEA attestation first, then the country's own embassy (or its official online system), and sometimes MOFA in that country.
- State attestation
- MEA attestation
- Embassy / MOFA
For: UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Thailand, Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq, Malaysia and other countries outside the convention.
Embassy attestation serviceCountries
Choose your country
Each country page shows exactly what your Indian document needs, the order of stamps and how long it takes.
Gulf countries
Asia, Europe & Americas
Documents
Documents we apostille & attest
Every document follows the same final step for its country — but starts at a different state authority. We route it correctly from day one.
Educational documents
Degree, diploma, marksheets, 10th & 12th certificates.
- State step: HRD / education department
- Or MEA e-Sanad online verification
- For jobs, admissions & equivalency
Personal documents
Birth, marriage, single status, PCC, affidavits.
- State step: SDM / Home Department
- PCC usually goes straight to MEA
- For family visas, marriage abroad
Commercial documents
Incorporation, MOA/AOA, POA, invoices, certificates of origin.
- State step: Chamber of Commerce / notary
- For business setup, trade & tenders
- Translation arranged if needed
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 — 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.
At a glance
Current rules for popular destinations
Up to date as of 2026. Many websites still show the old process.
| Destination | What Indian documents need | Typical total |
|---|---|---|
| UAE | State → MEA → UAE digital attestation (online via UAE MoFA) | 1–3 weeks |
| Saudi Arabia | State → MEA apostille (apostille member since Dec 2022) | 1–2 weeks |
| Qatar | State → MEA → Qatar Embassy → MOFA in Qatar | 1–3 weeks |
| Kuwait | State → MEA → Kuwait Embassy → MOFA in Kuwait | 1–3 weeks |
| China | State → MEA apostille (since Nov 2023 — no embassy step) | 1–2 weeks |
| Germany | No apostille — document verification via the German mission | 2–4 months |
| Europe, USA, UK, Australia | State → MEA apostille | 1–2 weeks |
Rules change — for example Saudi Arabia and China moved to the apostille, and the UAE moved to digital attestation. We always follow the current requirement for your document.
Our services
Apostille, attestation & legalisation services
Everything a document needs before it can be used abroad — under one roof.
MEA Apostille
Apostille sticker from the MEA for Hague Convention countries — Saudi Arabia, China, Italy, Spain, USA and more.
View details →Core serviceEmbassy Attestation
Embassy legalisation for UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Thailand, Egypt and other countries that need it.
View details →MEA Attestation
Ministry of External Affairs attestation for UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and other non-apostille countries.
View details →MOFA Attestation
Ministry of Foreign Affairs attestation in the destination country, arranged after embassy stage.
View details →HRD / Educational Attestation
Degree, diploma, marksheet and school certificate attestation by the state education department.
View details →SDM Attestation Delhi
State attestation of birth, marriage and other personal documents by the SDM in Delhi.
View details →Chamber of Commerce (COC)
COC attestation of invoices, certificates of origin and company documents for export and overseas use.
View details →Police Clearance Certificate
PCC application support and attestation for overseas jobs, visas and immigration.
View details →Translation Services
Certified translation of certificates and legal documents for embassy and court use.
View details →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 — one point of contact, tracked 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?
For countries outside the Apostille Convention, the country's embassy in India attests your document after MEA attestation. Some countries also need MOFA attestation afterwards. Embassy attestation service.
Which countries need embassy attestation instead of apostille?
The UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Thailand, Egypt, Lebanon, Iraq and Malaysia, among others. Saudi Arabia, China, Oman and Bahrain now accept the apostille.
Does the UAE accept apostille?
No. UAE needs MEA attestation followed by UAE attestation, now done online through the UAE MoFA. UAE guide.
How long do apostille and embassy attestation take?
Apostille usually takes 1–2 weeks including the state step. Embassy attestation usually takes 1–3 weeks. See timelines.
Which documents can be apostilled?
Most public documents — degrees and marksheets, birth and marriage certificates, police clearance certificates, affidavits, powers of attorney and company documents.
Do I need to visit Delhi?
No. Courier your documents from anywhere in India; we return them by tracked courier.
How much does apostille or attestation cost?
It depends on the document type, state, and government or embassy fees. We give you the full amount before starting.
Also available
Other document services in Delhi
Need something attested for use in India? We also handle gazetted officer attestation, affidavits, notary work and more.
Gazetted Officer Attestation
Photocopies, photos and forms attested by a gazetted officer in Delhi — usually the same day.
Details →First Class Magistrate Affidavit
Affidavits sworn before a 1st class magistrate for name change, DOB, address, gap year and lost documents.
Details →Notary Attestation Delhi
Affidavits, agreements, true copies and declarations notarised by a registered notary public.
Details →Character Certificate
Help with character certificates for jobs, college, tenders and visas in Delhi, Noida and across India.
Details →Affidavit & E-Stamp Paper
Correctly drafted affidavits on Delhi e-stamp paper, ready for notary or magistrate.
Details →Gazette Publication (Name Change)
Name change, surname change and DOB correction published in the Gazette of India.
Details →Areas we serve
Apostille & attestation across Delhi NCR — and all of India
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 Nagar
- Mayur Vihar Phase 1, 2 & 3
- Laxmi Nagar
- Preet Vihar
- Patparganj
- Kondli & Trilokpuri
- Shahdara
- Vasundhara Enclave
- Noida (all sectors)
- Greater Noida
- Ghaziabad
- Indirapuram & Vaishali
- Central & South Delhi
- Dwarka & West Delhi
- Gurugram
- Faridabad
Contact
Visit our office or send documents by courier
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
- Emailinfo@skdocumentcentre.in
- Office hoursMon–Fri, 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM