Before you send originals
We review the file first on WhatsApp
Destination country and where the document will be submitted
Document type, the purpose, and the deadline
Which prior step applies: HRD, SDM, Home, Chamber, translation, or none
Whether the original must travel, or a colour printout will be accepted
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Embassy attestation services in Delhi at SiZA Global handle the diplomatic-mission stamping step that follows MEA attestation for non-Hague Apostille destinations. Most of the embassies and high commissions that handle Indian-document attestation operate from New Delhi rather than from Mumbai or Chennai, that is true for the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Libya, Algeria, Morocco, Jordan, Egypt, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Sri Lanka and several others. Kuwait specifically operates document attestation only at the Kuwait Embassy in New Delhi; the Mumbai consulate does not handle attestation.
Start with an embassy-route scan
The standard sequence is: document issued by the Indian authority, government check before MEA step (State HRD for educational, SDM or Home Department for civil, Chamber of Commerce for commercial), MEA attestation in Delhi, then Embassy attestation in Delhi through the official VFS / BLS channel of the destination country where applicable. Different embassies operate different submission channels, UAE attestation is handled through VFS / BLS partner channels, Kuwait through its own Embassy counter, Qatar through its own counter, and so on. SiZA Global coordinates the right submission channel for each destination.
For some destinations the Embassy step also runs side by side a destination MOFA (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) layer. The UAE used to require a separate MOFA stamp in Dubai after the case arrived in the UAE; that has now been consolidated into the Embassy attestation step in India, so the UAE Embassy attestation in Delhi now includes the MOFA layer. Saudi Arabia's entry into Hague Apostille in 2022 means the older Saudi Embassy + Saudi Cultural Attaché step has been replaced by MEA apostille for documents covered by the Convention, though Saudi Cultural Attaché still applies in specific education-recognition contexts.
Who needs this service and what to prepare
Who uses this embassy attestation
- Indian applicants going to UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Libya, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Algeria, Morocco or other non-Hague destinations where the destination Embassy in Delhi is the final India-side authentication step
- Healthcare professionals heading to DataFlow for UAE DHA, DataFlow for DOH Abu Dhabi, DataFlow for MOH UAE, DataFlow for Kuwait MOH, or DataFlow for Qatar QCHP while their attestation steps move alongside primary-source verification
- Families on UAE Golden Visa, Emirates ID renewal, family-residence-visa renewal, or Kuwait / Qatar family submissions where the marriage and birth certificates need full embassy attestation
- Companies handling commercial document attestation for non-Hague destinations, including board resolution attestation, Power of Attorney attestation and certificate of origin attestation through Chamber of Commerce, MEA, and the destination Embassy in Delhi
- NRI clients abroad whose Indian documents are with family in India and who need the full government check before MEA + MEA + Embassy attestation steps coordinated remotely
Documents for the embassy route
- Document for attestation (original) with government check before MEA step already complete
- Passport copy for name and identity matching
- Destination Embassy submission paperwork (VFS / BLS channel paperwork where applicable)
- Sponsor / employer / family-side paperwork (sponsor copy, residence visa copy, Emirates ID copy, employer letter, etc.)
- Translation instruction where the receiving authority specifies Arabic / French / other-language requirement
The full embassy steps for this document
Scan review on WhatsApp: we confirm the destination country, the document type, the receiving authority, and the correct government check before MEA + MEA + Embassy steps
Government check before MEA work coordinated in the issuing state, then MEA attestation in Delhi
Embassy attestation submission via the official VFS / BLS partner channel (UAE, Egypt, Morocco) or direct embassy counter where required (Kuwait, Qatar)
Certified Arabic translation prepared after the full attestation steps where the destination requires it
Tracked return to the applicant's address with AWB number shared in writing
Embassy-route checks
Translation, MOFA, and step ordering
Timeline, common mistakes and why customers choose SiZA
Embassy-sequence timeline factors
- Government check before MEA step duration (State HRD 8 to 45 working days, SDM 1 to 3 weeks, Home Department 1 to 4 weeks, Chamber of Commerce 1 to 2 weeks)
- MEA Delhi attestation: typically 2 to 4 working days
- Destination Embassy queue: UAE 5 to 10 working days, Kuwait 7 to 14 working days, Qatar 7 to 12 working days, Libya / Egypt variable depending on operating status
- Whether certified Arabic translation is required after the embassy step (and the page count)
- Courier transit between issuing-state location, our Noida office, Delhi for MEA and embassy submission, and the applicant's final address
Where embassy files get returned
- Sending a UAE-bound document for MEA apostille instead of the full attestation steps, UAE is non-Hague and apostille alone is not accepted
- Taking Kuwait-bound documents to the Mumbai consulate, Kuwait Embassy attestation runs only through Delhi
- Going to the destination embassy as a walk-in, most non-Hague embassies in Delhi accept submissions only through their authorised outsourcing channel
- Missing the government check before MEA step (State HRD for educational, SDM or Home Department for civil, Chamber of Commerce for commercial) before the MEA + Embassy steps
- Submitting a Kuwait educational document without the transcript / consolidated marksheet, Kuwait Embassy expects the pair, single-document submission is returned
Why SiZA on the embassy route
- Embassy-channel expertise in Delhi: SiZA coordinates submissions through the official VFS / BLS partner channels for UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Libya, Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia, Vietnam, Algeria, Morocco and the other non-Hague embassies that operate from Delhi
- Direct knowledge of which embassies operate where: Kuwait Embassy attestation runs only through Delhi (the Mumbai consulate does not attest); UAE attestation runs through VFS / BLS partner; each non-Hague embassy has its own channel
- UAE MOFA consolidated step understood: UAE MOFA used to be a separate Dubai step; it is now consolidated into the Embassy attestation in India, so applicants do not have to chase a separate MOFA stamp after arrival
- 100,000+ documents handled for 20,000+ customers with zero misplaced or mishandled, written acknowledgement, AWB-tracked return, and embassy-channel submission proof on every document
- Pan-India pickup with the embassy work happening in Delhi from our Noida office, no in-person Delhi visit, no separate Delhi courier hop, and the attested file returns to your address by tracked courier
Completed Work Example
This example shows the stamp or translation format used in one completed Embassy Attestation file. It is not a checklist for every document or destination.
Matching audience guides
Each guide names the real situation for that audience, lists the documents the destination authority asks for, and walks through the India-side attestations in order.
Need help with the embassy steps?
How SiZA Runs the Embassy Sequence
Before any original is sent through MEA and the destination embassy, SiZA confirms the correct sequence order, the Arabic translation timing, and the MOFA expectation at the destination.
What to send first
Review the requirement
Share the document scan, destination country, purpose, deadline, and where the original document is currently kept.
Confirm the right process
SiZA checks whether the file needs apostille, embassy attestation, HRD/Home, Chamber, translation, visa documentation, or a combined process.
Handle and update
Once the scope is clear, the file moves through the required steps with practical updates by WhatsApp or email.
Proof and return
After completion, SiZA shares completion proof, confirms payment and courier preference, then packs and dispatches the document safely.
Share scan
Process confirmed
Originals received if required
Completion proof
Payment and return
Trust, Custody And Safety
Degrees, civil certificates and company records are checked at intake, tied to the case reference and tracked through submission, completion and return.
Original-Document Care
Each original is checked against the intake list and kept with its case reference during movement and handoff.
Clear Updates
WhatsApp or email updates mark intake, submission, completion and dispatch, so you know the file’s current stage.
Completion Proof
Photos or video of the completed work can be shared before the original is packed for return.
Safe Return
We reconfirm the address and courier choice, protect the document from moisture and share the dispatch reference.
No Shortcut Claims
SiZA does not promise fake shortcuts, bypass personal appearance rules, or help with forged or non-genuine documents.
Frequently Asked Questions
My document is going to the UAE. Why do I need an embassy attestation instead of just apostille?
Because the UAE is not a Hague Apostille Convention member. The apostille is a legal device that works only between countries that have joined the Hague Convention; if your destination has not joined, the apostille has no legal effect there. UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Libya, Egypt and Jordan are the major non-Hague destinations in our daily caseload. For them the order is longer: State HRD or SDM first, then MEA attestation, then the destination embassy in Delhi attests, with MOFA only where the receiving country or authority requires it. Arabic translation is paired in where the receiving authority requires it.
Arabic translation, before MEA or after the embassy?
After the embassy. The translator is reading and translating not just the underlying Indian document, but the MEA attestation and the destination embassy attestation as part of the same translation. If you translate before MEA, the translator does not have the MEA stamp to translate yet, so the application usually has to be redone. If you translate between MEA and the embassy, the embassy may add a stamp the translation does not cover. Doing it last gets the full sequence into the translation cleanly. For Saudi specifically (which is now a Hague country since December 2022), the rule has changed and Arabic translation is paired after MEA apostille, no embassy step needed.
End-to-end how long does the MEA, embassy and MOFA step actually take?
The full embassy attestation timeline must be confirmed before quoting because the state check, MEA attestation, destination embassy, translation and MOFA queues do not move at one fixed speed. SiZA first checks the document type, destination country and issuing state, then shares a current working-day window before the original document is collected.
Our company is registered in Bengaluru and needs a board resolution attested for a Kuwait JV. Where does the Chamber of Commerce step come in?
First, before MEA, before anything else for commercial document attestation. Board resolution attestation, MOA AOA attestation, certificate of origin attestation and Power of Attorney attestation do not go through HRD or SDM; they go through the Chamber of Commerce that matches your company's incorporation. For a Bengaluru-registered company that would typically be FKCCI (Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry) or one of the regional bodies; for FICCI or PHD Chamber members, those work too. Once the Chamber attests, MEA accepts. For Kuwait specifically, after MEA the Kuwait Embassy in Delhi attests, Arabic translation is added where required, and MOFA Kuwait is handled only where required.
What documents are required?
The exact list depends on the file. For a degree apostille, the original degree certificate is the core document, with transcripts / consolidated marksheets, passport copy, and the destination authority's checklist as supporting. For a birth certificate apostille, the original municipal-corporation-issued certificate plus identity proof. For a marriage certificate apostille, the original registered civil certificate (Sub-Registrar / Marriage Registrar issued, not just religious ceremony). SiZA Global reviews the specific file scans on WhatsApp and confirms the exact document set required before originals move.
How long does the process take?
End-to-end timelines depend on the issuing state, university verification, document type, destination country and translation requirement. MEA apostille itself takes 2 to 4 working days, or 24 hours on urgent processing if the next day is a working day. State HRD timings vary by state, for example Maharashtra takes 25 to 35 working days, Gujarat takes 10 to 30 working days, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh take 10 to 15 working days, and Kerala takes 20 to 30 working days. For non-Hague countries, embassy and MOFA steps are added separately.
Do originals need to be submitted?
Yes. HRD, SDM, Home Department, MEA apostille, and embassy attestation are all physical-stamping processes on the original document. A scan is enough for the initial review on WhatsApp; the original is then couriered to SiZA Global (or we arrange doorstep pickup in major Indian cities) for the authority steps. The original is returned by AWB-tracked courier after completion. NRIs whose originals are with family in India can coordinate the whole process remotely, the originals never leave India for the apostille step.
Stories from embassy-route applicants
Reviews are quoted as written and reflect each customer's case at the time. Current government and mission requirements are checked again before new work starts.
“I am incredibly impressed with your company's service. The registration process, prompt responses, on-time commitment, and immediate assistance with urgent requests, especially with quick certificate attestation, are truly exceptional. I highly recommend your services to everyone. Thank you!”
“Very satisfied with the service provided by Siza Global and Mohammad Shahid. They helped us with degree attestation, visa stamping, and all documentation work professionally and on time. The team was very helpful and cooperative throughout the process. Highly recommended.”
“Moving to Dubai with family means getting marriage certificate and birth certificates properly attested. SiZA explained the end-to-end work , SDM, MEA, UAE embassy, and VFS. They picked up documents from Ahmedabad and returned everything safely. The doorstep service made it so much easier.”
Sneha Patel
Family relocation, UAE family visa
Ahmedabad, India
“I needed marriage certificate and kids' birth certificates attested for UAE family visa. SiZA explained what SDM attestation involves, handled the end-to-end work, and returned all original documents safely. They also flagged that one document needed an additional step , which I would have missed on my own.”
Fatima Shaikh
Family visa, UAE residency
Pune, India
“Saudi embassy attestation for my chartered accountancy degree involved SDM first because it's a personal document, then MEA, then Saudi embassy. SiZA mapped out the sequence on our first call and didn't start until I had all originals ready. Got the attestation done in time for my joining date.”
Rahul Joshi
Finance professional, Saudi employment visa
Gurgaon, India
“Kuwait MOH required my nursing degree, TNMC registration, and experience letters all attested through SDM, MEA, and Kuwait embassy. SiZA handled the end-to-end work for all three documents simultaneously. They also coordinated the Arabic translation for submission. Smooth from start to finish.”
Lakshmi Sundaresan
Staff nurse, Kuwait MOH
Chennai, India
Verify from official sources
Confirm the current checklist and requirements directly with the authority before sending originals.