Japan · Attestation guide
Japan apostille for Indian documents
Going to Japan for work, studies, marriage or family? Here's exactly what your Indian documents need — and how we get it done for you, from state attestation to the final stamp.
- Degrees, marksheets, birth & marriage certificates
- State attestation + MEA apostille handled
- Translation arranged if needed
- Every stage handled
- Walk-in or courier
- Charges told upfront
Japan requirements
What Indian documents need for Japan
Short answer: Japan is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. Indian documents for Japan need state attestation and then an MEA apostille. No embassy attestation is needed. Japanese authorities often want a Japanese translation attached.
Japan is an Apostille Convention member, so an MEA apostille replaces embassy attestation. Japanese offices commonly ask for a Japanese translation alongside the apostilled document.
The order of stamps
- Notary (if needed)
- State attestation (HRD / SDM)
- MEA apostille
Common reasons people need Japan apostille
- Work visa (certificate of eligibility)
- Marriage registration
- Study
- Business
Documents
Which documents can be apostilled for Japan?
Every type follows the same final step but starts at a different state authority.
| Document type | Examples | State step |
|---|---|---|
| Educational | Degree, diploma, marksheets, 10th / 12th | HRD / education department or MEA e-Sanad |
| Personal | Birth, marriage, single status, PCC | SDM / Home Department (PCC usually none) |
| Commercial | Incorporation, POA, invoices, certificates of origin | Notary / Chamber of Commerce |
Step by step
Our process
Tell us the purpose
Work, study, marriage or family — and which documents Japan asks for.
We plan the route
Exact steps, time and charges — before you pay.
We handle the offices
State, MEA and the final stage, tracked throughout.
Returned to you
By hand at New Ashok Nagar or tracked courier.
How long does it take for Japan?
| Stage | Typical time |
|---|---|
| State attestation | 3 days – 3 weeks (depends on document) |
| MEA apostille | 2–5 working days |
| Total | 1–2 weeks |
Timelines are typical and depend on the document, state and authority. We tell you the charges and expected time before starting.
FAQs
Japan attestation — frequently asked questions
Which documents need attestation for Japan?
Usually educational certificates for work, and birth or marriage certificates for family purposes. Your employer, university or the Japanese authority will name the exact documents.
Do I need Japan Embassy attestation?
No. For Japan, the MEA apostille replaces embassy attestation.
Do I have to come to Delhi?
No. Courier your documents to us from anywhere in India and we return them by tracked courier.
How much does Japan apostille cost?
It depends on the document type, state, and government or embassy fees. We give you the full amount before starting.
Get your documents ready for Japan
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