Embassies and Consulates
China Embassy in New Delhi
Contact details for the China embassy, and what your documents must go through before China will accept them.
Apostille not accepted — embassy legalisation required
Mission details
Important exception. China joined the Hague Apostille Convention in November 2023, but India objected to its accession on 8 September 2023. The Convention therefore does not apply between India and China, and an Indian apostille is not accepted there. Documents for China still need MEA attestation followed by attestation at the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi.
Attestation route for China
China joined the Hague Apostille Convention in November 2023, but India objected to its accession on 8 September 2023. The Convention therefore does not apply between India and China, and an Indian apostille is not accepted there. Documents for China still need MEA attestation followed by attestation at the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi.
Typical timeline: 10–20 working days. We confirm an exact estimate for your specific document and issuing state before you commit.
China works in Chinese, so documents in English often need a certified translation into Chinese as well. Where one is required it is normally legalised alongside the original rather than afterwards, and we confirm whether yours needs one before the file is submitted.
One practical point: the mission normally closes on China’s national day (October 1) as well as on Indian public holidays. If your deadline is tight, that is worth allowing for.
Process
Step by step for China
State verification
HRD for educational documents, Home Department or SDM for personal documents, Chamber of Commerce for commercial documents.
MEA attestation
Ministry of External Affairs attestation in New Delhi. No embassy will proceed without it.
China mission attestation
The China mission applies its own stamp, with its own form and requirements. We confirm which mission handles India before submitting.
Documents
Documents commonly attested for China
| Document | What it needs for China | Usually needed for |
|---|---|---|
| Degree & diploma certificates | HRD verification, then MEA attestation, then the China Embassy | Employment, professional registration, further study |
| Mark sheets & transcripts | HRD verification, then MEA attestation, then the China Embassy | University admission and credential assessment |
| Birth certificates | Home Department or SDM, then MEA attestation, then the China Embassy | Dependant visas, school admission, residence |
| Marriage certificates | Home Department or SDM, then MEA attestation, then the China Embassy | Spouse visas and family sponsorship |
| Police clearance certificates | Home Department or SDM, then MEA attestation, then the China Embassy | Employment and residence applications |
| Commercial documents | Chamber of Commerce, then MEA attestation, then the China Embassy | Company registration, tenders, export paperwork |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
No. China joined the Hague Apostille Convention in November 2023, but India objected to its accession on 8 September 2023. The Convention therefore does not apply between India and China, and an Indian apostille is not accepted there. Documents for China still need MEA attestation followed by attestation at the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi.
HRD verification in the state that issued it, then MEA attestation, then the China Embassy. Typically 10 to 20 working days end to end, and the university's reply to the HRD department is the part that varies most.
50 D, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi 110021. Confirm before travelling there in person — missions relocate and change their public hours.
Timelines, costs, what we need from you and what happens if a document is rejected are answered on our attestation and apostille FAQ.
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