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MEA Attestation in Puducherry

Relocating to a new country to work, study, for permanent migration, or for personal reasons? Then there is just one very important process you should not miss - the MEA attestation of your documents. Your educational, personal, or commercial certificates will not be recognised by the foreign authorities unless they have been verified as original and authentic by the concerned authorities.

Superb Enterprises Pvt. Ltd is an MEA authorised agency that simplifies, streamlines, and ensures a hassle-free MEA Attestation in Puducherry. Our strong presence across India, combined with years of operation in the field of documentation services, can guarantee that your documents are attested correctly, quickly, and in accordance with all government regulations.

What is MEA Attestation?

MEA Attestation can be described as an official procedure of certification of the authenticity of documents by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. The MEA-attestation stamp acts as proof that the document is checked and certified by appropriate state or central bodies and is legally valid to be used abroad for official purposes.

Your documents cannot be accepted by the foreign embassies, consulates & universities, or employers without MEA Attestation.

Uses of MEA Attestation in Puducherry

MEA attestation is often a mandatory legal requirement if the candidates are planning any of the following activities abroad;

  • Applying for a student visa to pursue higher education abroad
  • Take up a job opportunity abroad
  • Go through the immigration process
  • Launch or venture a business in another country
  • Participate in international legal or civil procedures
  • Bring a family member under a dependent or family visa
  • Get married outside India or abroad, and register your marriage in India
  • Legal Compliance

MEA Attestation will help the foreign authorities to not only ensure that the documents attached to your application are genuine but also that such documents have been issued by a recognised Indian body.

Process of MEA Attestation in Puducherry - Step-by-Step

The attestation process in Puducherry may vary slightly based on the type of document. Below is a general breakdown for each document type.

Educational Documents

  • State HRD Authentication: The first step for educational documents includes verification by the HRD of the issuing state. After the state verification documents are forwarded to the MEA.
  • MEA Attestation: Once the document is submitted to MEA, the documents are stamped based on the verification by the state authorities.
  • Embassy Attestation: Finally, the respective embassy of the destination country puts its stamp, making the certificate legitimate for official use overseas.

State HRD Authentication

MEA Attestation

Embassy Attestation

Personal Documents

  • State Home Department Attestation: Primarily, all personal certificates are attested by the Home Department with their attestation stamp.
  • MEA Attestation: The MEA then receives the documents and confirms the certificate's authenticity by placing the MEA attestation stamp based on the verification by the state authorities.
  • Embassy Attestation: Finally, the document is shared with the respective embassy to get the final attestation on the document, making it suitable for use overseas.

State Home Department

MEA Attestation

Embassy Attestation

Commercial Documents

  • Chamber of Commerce Authentication :Commercial documents are required to be attested by a registered chamber of commerce. The documents are then forwarded to the Ministry of External Affairs.
  • MEA Attestation:After that, the MEA receives the document. It confirms the certificate's authenticity by placing its attestation stamp.
  • Embassy Attestation:Finally, the documents are shared with the respective embassy to get the final attestation stamp on documents, making them legal for use overseas.

Chamber of Commerce

MEA Attestation

Embassy Attestation

Note : Depending on the destination country and the reason for attestation, document requirements could be different.

Use Superb Enterprises Services

  • MEA-authorised Agency : Superb Enterprises is one of the few agencies certified by the MEA to provide attestation and apostille services to clients across the nation.
  • 24x7 Customer Service : Our team of well-trained and experienced professionals is always ready and available to answer all your attestation-related queries.
  • Quick Turnaround - Finishing the service as quickly as possible is our top priority. With Superb, you can enjoy a quick and hassle-free experience.
  • Document Tracking - Candidates can get real-time updates using the tracking number provided by Superb Enterprises. It will help them stay on top of developments.
  • Nationwide Presence - We have 20+ offices located across the country. This vast network allows us to deliver smooth services to all our clients irrespective of their location.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No. MEA attestation and Apostille are not the same. An apostille is applicable to the countries of the Hague Apostille Convention, whereas an attestation is one that involves approval by the embassy of the destination country.

No. The MEA does not accept any document without authentication done by the pertinent state HRD, Home Department, or Chamber of Commerce.

Depending on the type of document, destination country, and embassy processing times, it can take anywhere between 10-15 working days to complete the MEA attestation procedure in Puducherry:

Technically, MEA attestation does not have an expiry; however, the destination country’s embassy may want the document attested recently (3-6 months).

Yes. Attestation is country-specific. Changing of destination requires you to have your documents attested again.