MEA Attestation
The process of verifying a document to ensure it is recognized as authentic and legitimate by another country is known as attestation or legalization. This procedure is essential for documents intended for use in countries that are not members of the Hague Convention, which simplifies international document verification.
Attestation involves several steps to confirm the document’s validity. Typically, it starts with certification by local authorities, followed by authentication from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The MEA attests either the original document or a certified true copy, depending on the requirements of the receiving country. This attestation process guarantees that the document is recognized as genuine and legally valid for use abroad, facilitating international transactions, education, employment, and other cross-border activities. By completing the attestation, individuals ensure their documents meet the stringent standards required by foreign governments and institutions, promoting seamless international relations and interactions.
Attestation involves several steps to confirm the document’s validity. Typically, it starts with certification by local authorities, followed by authentication from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The MEA attests either the original document or a certified true copy, depending on the requirements of the receiving country. This attestation process guarantees that the document is recognized as genuine and legally valid for use abroad, facilitating international transactions, education, employment, and other cross-border activities. By completing the attestation, individuals ensure their documents meet the stringent standards required by foreign governments and institutions, promoting seamless international relations and interactions.
Types of document attested:
- Education Certificates:
- Attestation of educational certificates is necessary to secure an employment visa or labor card for the majority of company-assigned positions, such as Executive, Manager, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
- Non Educational or Vital Certificates:
- Attestation of non-educational certificates is necessary to secure a residence visa for one’s spouse, children, in-laws, and other dependents.
- The transfer certificate must be attested by the respective embassy for children.
- Power of Attorney / Memorandum or Article of Association:
- To get the right to sell properties in Home Country
- When a partner in the home country wishes to terminate the LCC partnership in another country.
- To open Bank account in host country
- To form a company in host country (Company Registration)
- Experience certificate:
- Medical professionals, including doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, must have their experience certificates attested. This attestation is also mandatory for those planning to take the Ministry of Health (MOH) and Department of Health (DOH) examinations and must be done through the respective Embassy. Additionally, engineers need to register with UPDA.
Procedure for Attestation
Step 1 – Authentication of documents:
First, the designated authority of the State from where the documents has been issued has to authenticate the documents to be attested. The following authorities authenticate the respective type of documents:
First, the designated authority of the State from where the documents has been issued has to authenticate the documents to be attested. The following authorities authenticate the respective type of documents:
- Personal Documents – Home/General Administration Department
- Educational documents – Educational Department
- Commercial documents – Chamber of Commerce
Step 2 – Legalisation of documents:
Following the authentication of the documents, the Ministry of External Affairs proceeds to legalize them, relying on the signatures of the designated state authorities.
Following the authentication of the documents, the Ministry of External Affairs proceeds to legalize them, relying on the signatures of the designated state authorities.
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