MEA Apostille Process in India – Complete Guide 2026

What is MEA Apostille?

MEA Apostille is an official authentication issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, for documents intended to be used in Hague Convention countries.

The apostille stamp verifies the authenticity of the signature and seal on Indian documents, making them legally valid internationally.

Types of Documents Eligible for Apostille

• Degree Certificates
• Diploma Certificates
• Birth Certificates
• Marriage Certificates
• Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
• Commercial Documents
• Power of Attorney

MEA Apostille Process in India

The apostille process involves multiple verification stages before final MEA authentication.

1. Notary Attestation

Certain personal and commercial documents require notary verification before further authentication.

2. State Authentication

Educational documents require HRD attestation, while personal documents require Home Department authentication.

3. MEA Apostille

After state verification, documents are submitted to the Ministry of External Affairs for apostille stamping.

Countries Accepting Apostille

How Long Does Apostille Take?

• Standard Processing: 5–10 Working Days
• Urgent Processing: 2–4 Working Days

MEA Apostille Cost

The apostille fee depends on:

• Document type
• State verification requirements
• Urgency
• Courier requirements

Why Choose Attestation Expert?

• Fast processing
• Doorstep pickup available
• Secure handling of original documents
• Live WhatsApp updates
• PAN India service coverage

Cities We Serve

We provide apostille services in:

• Kozhikode
• Kochi
• Trivandrum
• Bangalore
• Chennai
• Hyderabad
• Mumbai
• Delhi NCR