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Spain apostille for Indian documents
Going to Spain 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
Spain requirements
What Indian documents need for Spain
Short answer: Spain is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention (member since 1978 (Spain)). Indian documents for Spain need state attestation and then an MEA apostille. No embassy attestation is needed. Spanish authorities often require a sworn translation (traducción jurada) into Spanish.
Spain accepts the MEA apostille on Indian documents. Plan for a sworn Spanish translation, which Spanish authorities commonly require in addition to the apostille.
The order of stamps
- Notary (if needed)
- State attestation (HRD / SDM)
- MEA apostille
Common reasons people need Spain apostille
- Study visa
- Residence and work permits
- Marriage and family
- NIE and registrations
Documents
Which documents can be apostilled for Spain?
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 Spain 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 Spain?
| 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
Spain attestation — frequently asked questions
Which documents need attestation for Spain?
Usually educational certificates for work, and birth or marriage certificates for family purposes. Your employer, university or the Spanish authority will name the exact documents.
Do I need Spain Embassy attestation?
No. For Spain, 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 Spain 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 Spain
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