Frequently Asked Questions

The term “no Hague Convention countries” usually refers to countries that are not members of the Hague Conference on Private International Law, especially regarding the Hague Apostille Convention.

These countries do NOT issue apostilles, so documents must go through embassy legalization instead.

Here are some notable countries that are not part of the Apostille Convention (as of recent data):

• Afghanistan
• Bangladesh
• Canada (recently joined in 2024, so now Hague member — included here for awareness of transition)
• China (mainland; Hong Kong & Macau are members separately)
• Cuba
• Egypt
• Ethiopia
• Ghana
• Iran
• Iraq
• Jamaica
• Jordan
• Kuwait
• Lebanon
• Malaysia
• Myanmar
• Nepal
• Pakistan
• Qatar
• Saudi Arabia
• Sri Lanka
• Thailand
• United Arab Emirates
• Vietnam

What to Do for Non-Hague Countries

If your destination country is not part of the Apostille Convention, you typically need:

1. Notarization
2. State authentication (if applicable)
3. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) attestation (in India)
4. Embassy legalization of the destination country

Apostille: Recognized by 150+ countries under Hague Convention. Faster (1-3 days) and cheaper. Direct government certification.

Embassy Attestation: Required for non-Hague countries. Takes 7-15 days. Embassy verifies document authenticity after MEA.

Yes! You can submit documents through email or our website. We offer doorstep pickup and delivery services. However, personal visit to our office on C-260, Ground Floor, New Ashok Nagar is sometimes required for verification.

HRD (Human Resource Department) Attestation verifies the authenticity of educational certificates issued by government or private institutions. It's mandatory for applying to foreign universities or employment abroad.

MEA attestation charges vary by document type and quantity. Educational certificates typically cost ₹500-1000. Please contact us for specific pricing based on your requirements.

Yes! We handle complete PCC processing from form submission to police verification coordination. We guide clients through the entire process and ensure timely completion.

We offer expedited services for certain document types. Notary same-day processing is available. For other services, express processing (5-7 days) can be arranged at additional cost.

We provide certified translation in 50+ languages including English, French, German, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, and all Indian regional languages.

Yes! All our attestations are government-authorized and follow the official chain (Notary → HRD/Department → MEA → Embassy). They are accepted by embassies and institutions worldwide.

You can track your documents through our website or contact your assigned relationship manager. We provide regular updates via email and SMS throughout the attestation process.

Complete UAE attestation chain typically takes 15-20 working days from notary to embassy. We offer express processing in 8-12 days with additional charges.

MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) attestation is specifically an additional step conducted by the respective Gulf country's Ministry after MEA attestation. The process varies by country. Our team guides you on specific requirements.

Yes! We handle attestation for UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman. Each country has specific requirements which our specialized teams manage.

Required documents include: Educational certificates, employment offer letter, police clearance, medical fitness report, birth/marriage certificate, and passport copies. We guide you through the complete list and ensure proper attestation.

Costs vary by document type and country. A typical educational certificate attestation for Gulf countries costs ₹2500-4500 depending on attestation chain required. Contact us for specific pricing.

Yes! We arrange certified Arabic translation for Australian, Saudi, and Qatari visa applications. Certified translators handle all documentation with government recognition.

We guarantee 100% document acceptance. If rejected, we identify the issue and resubmit free of charge. Our quality verification prevents any rejections.

Yes! You can apply for multiple countries' attestation at once. We handle parallel processing for different embassies, which can be cost and time-effective.

For USA H-1B visas, you need education verification (apostille), employment letter attestation, medical examination, and background clearance. The complete process takes 6-8 weeks including US employer processing.

Yes! We assist with credential assessment preparation, document verification for Express Entry (Canada) and SkillSelect (Australia), language test guidance, and medical examination coordination.