Document legalisation made simple with AK Holidays
MEA Attestation refers to the official process of validating documents by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India. It is a mandatory step for documents issued in India to be legally recognized both within the country and abroad. Depending on the destination country and purpose, the MEA either affixes an Attestation Stamp or issues an Apostille.
The MEA is the apex governmental body responsible for handling India's international diplomatic affairs. When it comes to document attestation, MEA plays a critical role in verifying the authenticity of educational, personal, and commercial documents. This verification is often required for international travel, employment, education, or business purposes abroad.
Since March 1, 2012, the MEA has outsourced the submission and collection process for attestation and apostille services to authorized service providers. As a result, individuals can no longer directly submit documents at the MEA's CPV Division, Patiala House, New Delhi. Instead, applicants must submit their original documents, along with photocopies and a valid passport copy, to officially designated agencies.
At AK Holidays, we simplify the entire attestation process for you — offering safe, fast, and reliable handling of your documents, whether for study abroad, job applications, visa processes, or international business ventures.
The MEA ensures that your educational, personal, and commercial documents are genuine and admissible abroad. This verification is often mandatory for:
At AK Holidays, our expert team ensures smooth documentation and compliance, giving you peace of mind as you prepare for your global journey.
As of March 1, 2012, the MEA has outsourced the submission and collection services for attestation/apostille. Individuals must submit original documents, photocopies, and passport copies through MEA-authorized agencies.
| Feature | MEA General Attestation | MEA Apostille |
|---|---|---|
| Applicable Countries | Non-Hague Convention countries | Hague Convention countries |
| Verification | Stamped by MEA and respective embassies | Single Apostille stamp by MEA |
| Usage | Work visa, business abroad, etc. | Education, personal use, etc. |
Government authentication of your documents, required for jobs, education, and visas abroad.
Original document(s) and a copy of your passport.
Submit your documents to our authorized team. We handle verification, MEA submission, and embassy attestation if needed.
Depends on document type, issuing state, and destination country.
We offer services across all our Gujarat
