Common questions
Embassy Attestation FAQs
What is embassy attestation?
The procedure of authenticating the genuineness of a lawful document in one country so that it can be accepted in a different nation is termed embassy attestation.
How do I get an attestation document?
Submit your original certificate and a passport copy after authentication from the Ministry of External Affairs, then wait for verification by the concerned embassy before your documents are sealed and signed.
What is a letter of attestation?
An attestation letter is a document that states the trustworthiness of a declaration made by a different party.
Why is attestation required?
Attestation is a lawful acknowledgment of the legitimacy of a particular document, and a process of authentication confirming that the correct procedures were followed in issuing it.
What is an attestation stamp?
A stamp and signature are given on your document by the responsible department of the state government and the Ministry of External Affairs, and finally by the destination embassy.
What is passport attestation?
Passport attestation is one of the most crucial verification processes, which includes the issuing of an attestation by the designated authority on your passport copy as part of the document set.
Is attestation required in India?
Yes — attesting your legal documents means authenticating them, which is a crucial and compulsory step for using Indian documents abroad for several reasons, including visa, education, and employment purposes.
What is the process of attestation?
Attestation refers to the activity of an authority reviewing the signing of an official document and then signing it themselves to verify that it was appropriately signed and issued.
What documents are required to be attested?
You'll generally need the original copy of the certificate, a copy of your passport, a copy of your visa, 2 recent passport-size photographs, and an approval letter.
Is certificate attestation mandatory?
Yes, it's a compulsory procedure. Attestation by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) is considered a mandatory requisite if the documents are for educational purposes.
What is a self-attestation document?
When you verify or authenticate your own documents, it's termed self-attestation. It means you're giving an undertaking by yourself regarding the lawfulness of the document, without a public notary.
What are the requisites of a valid attestation?
Two attesting witnesses should be present at the time of attestation, and both witnesses must sign the instrument individually while the executant is present.
What is the certificate attestation procedure?
Original documents are first attested at the state HRD/HD or Chamber of Commerce, followed by MEA attestation, and finally by the destination country's embassy or consulate attestation.