MEA Attestation Services in India
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Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) of India
MEA Attestation refers to the legal verification of documents by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. This process validates that your documents are genuine and can be accepted internationally.
Whether it’s educational certificates, birth or marriage certificates, or commercial papers, MEA attestation is essential before they are recognised by foreign embassies or consulates.
Documents That Require MEA Attestation
We assist with attestation for various types of documents. Choose a category below to explore.
Degree Certificates
Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD degrees attested from recognized universities.
Diploma Certificates
Diplomas from approved institutes attested for international validation.
Mark Sheets
Semester-wise mark sheets verified from recognized universities.
Other Educational Documents
Letters, transcripts, and other education papers attested for official use.
Birth Certificates
Official birth records attested for visa, study, or immigration needs.
Marriage Certificates
Marriage proof attested for spouse visa, immigration, or legal use.
Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
Criminal background check certified for travel or job abroad.
Other Personal Documents
Name change, adoption, and other personal papers attested.
Power of Attorney
Legal authorization documents attested for international transactions.
Invoices
Commercial invoices certified for trade, export, or business verification.
Company Agreements
Business contracts attested for legal, trade, or financial use abroad.
Other Commercial Documents
MOUs, board resolutions, and related documents legally attested.
What is the Attestation Process?
We assist with attestation for various types of documents. Choose a category below to explore.

Is MEA and MOFA the Same?
No, MEA and MOFA are not the same. MEA (Ministry of External Affairs) handles document attestation within India for countries that are part of the Hague Apostille Convention. MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) refers to the attestation done by the foreign country’s ministry, usually required after embassy attestation, especially for Gulf and non-Hague countries.
MEA Attestation Fees
MEA attestation charges vary based on the type of document and service urgency. Below is a detailed breakdown of attestation fees for educational, personal, and commercial documents.
Service Fees
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
COMMON QUESTIONS
MEA stands for Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. MEA attestation is the process where the ministry verifies the authenticity of personal, educational, or commercial documents for use abroad.
The processing time for MEA attestation typically ranges from 1 to 3 working days, depending on the type of document and whether prior state-level attestation is completed.
Yes, embassy attestation is required if you're traveling to a non-Hague Convention country like the UAE, Kuwait, or Qatar. For Hague countries, MEA attestation (Apostille) is the final step.
In most cases, state-level verification such as HRD, Home, or SDM attestation is mandatory before MEA attestation. However, exceptions may apply depending on the document and destination country.
You may need MEA attestation for:
Educational documents (degree, diploma, transcripts)
Personal documents (birth, marriage, PCC, affidavit)
Commercial documents (MOA, power of attorney, invoices)