Portugal · Attestation guide
Portugal apostille for Indian documents
Going to Portugal 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
Portugal requirements
What Indian documents need for Portugal
Short answer: Portugal is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. Indian documents for Portugal need state attestation and then an MEA apostille. No embassy attestation is needed. A certified translation into Portuguese is often required.
Portugal accepts the MEA apostille. Many Portuguese processes — residence, study and family — also need a certified Portuguese translation.
The order of stamps
- Notary (if needed)
- State attestation (HRD / SDM)
- MEA apostille
Common reasons people need Portugal apostille
- Residence and job-seeker visas
- Study
- Marriage
- Citizenship and family
Documents
Which documents can be apostilled for Portugal?
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 Portugal 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 Portugal?
| 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
Portugal attestation — frequently asked questions
Which documents need attestation for Portugal?
Usually educational certificates for work, and birth or marriage certificates for family purposes. Your employer, university or the Portuguese authority will name the exact documents.
Do I need Portugal Embassy attestation?
No. For Portugal, 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 Portugal 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 Portugal
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