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Belgium
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France
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Israel
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Qatar
Qatar
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Oman
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Malaysia
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Overview

What is European Apostille?

The European countries who signed the Hague Convention of 1961 require that all Indian documentation apostille documentation from MEA to legally valid. An apostille is a digital sticker with a unique identification number that can be tracked and verified online. It verifies the authenticity of your Indian documents that are legally recognized and accepted in European countries. An apostille is valid for a period of 6 months, then it depends on the documentation type.

With our European Apostille Services in Chennai, the Apostille will be done correctly and on time so you can focus on your education, careeror business in Europe without the worry of documentation delays. Our affordable Apostille Services for Europe will comply with the MEA.
Why Apostille Is Mandatory for the Europe?

Every document prepared in India to be used in Europe - for student admissions and university enrollment, for work permits or employment approval, for dependent / family visasand for business or corporate registrations - requires to be MEA-apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs. If you submit documents without MEA apostille, the processing may be delayed, rejected or be subject to further verification. If the MEA Apostille process is done right and on time, your documents should be accepted without issues across Europe.

Benefit of using VHRS European Apostille Services:

  • Faster approvals for admissions and work permits
  • Smooth processing of commercial and business documents
  • Less chance of delays or rejections for visas
  • Fulfilment of European legal requirements
  • Total support from verifying documents through to MEA Apostille
How it Works

Step-by-Step European Apostille Process

The process of European Apostille Services Chennai varies slightly depending upon the kind of document you need apostilled- Educational, Personalor Commercial.

1
Notary Attestation

The First step is to obtain an acceptable notary to confirm that your approved documents are legally valid before proceeding through for visa document attestation services or study abroad document attestation services

2
State-Level Verification
  • Educational → HRD verification
  • Personal → State Home Department
  • Commercial → Chamber of Commerce
  • SDM Route → Faster alternative (subject to eligibility)
3
MEA Attestation

At this stage, the documents are legalized by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in New Delhi. Our team offers Apostille services for Hague Convention Countries and we provide complete MEA attestation for those travelling to non-Hague countries.

*If required by the destination country.

Processing Time

European Apostille – Processing Timelines

Document Type Standard TAT Notes
Educational & Personal (Birth, Marriage, Degree, PCC) 3–6 working days In Europe, schools and higher education institutions are obligated to verify both educational certificates, otherwise personal documents either the birth certificate or marriage certificate and police clearance certificate are verified by the local or national civil authority and an apostille conferred.
Commercial & Business Documents 5–8 working days The process of corporate paperwork such as trade licenses and the power of attorneys would require notarization. When approving an apostille they also in most instances need to be pre-certified by the corresponding Chamber of Commerce or trade authority.
In 2024, about 71% of the apostille applications in the European states were on educational and personal paperwork mostly involving higher education, foreign work and immigrant entry. The commercial document apostilles increased by 13% against year 2023, as Europe enjoyed increasing trade relations globally. Educational apostille requests for Indian applicants totaled approximately 10%, and, since 1998 when these educational apostille requests commenced, they have always ranked second amongst the leading foreign bodies in placing their applications in Europe.
Fast-Track Options
  • SDM route for select cases
  • Priority handling for overseas joining dates
  • Doorstep pick-up & courier return (Pan-India)
  • Real-time tracking & dedicated coordinator
Destinations

Countries & Requirements

Non-Hague (Embassy Attestation after MEA)

Common destinations in the Middle East & beyond:

UAE Saudi Arabia Qatar Oman Bahrain Kuwait Egypt Vietnam Algeria

~65% of Gulf-bound applicants require MEA + Embassy attestation.

Hague Convention Countries (Apostille)

For Europe and other Hague members, Apostille replaces embassy attestation.

France Germany Italy Spain Netherlands …and 120+ others

Ask our team to confirm your destination's exact requirement.

About Us

Why Choose VHRS for European Apostille?

Trusted for 10+ Years
ISO 9001:2015 & ISO 27001:2022 & MOIA Approved
Proven Track Record
Pan-India Reach & Courier for NRIs
End-to-End Solutions
Data Security Guaranteed
Receipts & Tracking ID
500+ Corporate Clients
Avoid Delays

Common Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

You must supply the original documentand they cannot be laminated!

There is a clear distinction between educational docs to go through HRD and Home Dept.

You should always start this process at minimum, of 2–3 weeks for your visa deadline.

The Embassy asks for your passport copy, passport photos and transcripts.
Help Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, most European countries who are party to the Hague Convention will require Indian documents to be MEA apostilled before they will be considered legally valid.

The processing time for apostille documents to Denmark is usually 2-5 working days, (state-level) verification may cause delays. If needed, this service is available for an urgent need.

Educational: Degrees, Diplomas, Mark Sheets (for student visas)
Personal: Birth, Marriage, Divorce, PCC, Medical Certificates (for family visas)
Commercial: Company Registration, Power of Attorney, Export/Import Docs (for Business visas)

No, once your documents have MEA apostilled they will be valid for recognition in Europe and there is no Embassy attestation required.

This is specific to the document type, however VHRS provides affordable European Apostille Services near you, with pricing that is easy to understand and full end-to-end support from documentation verification to MEA apostille.
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