Apostille of documents is admissible in countries which are a member of the Hague Convention.
Australia is a member of the Hague Convention of October 5, 1961, abolishing the requirement of legalization of foreign public documents from MEA. Apostille is an elaborate process for all kinds of documents like Commercial / Personal / Education. All documents are subject to a series of protocols to be attested for official use.
It is a method of attestation of documents making them authentic and legalized to be used when travelling to Australia which is a part of the Hague Convention.
Once a person travels to Australia, Apostilled documents may be required for:
This is the reason why ANR overseas and its services are beneficial if you are looking for attestation/ Apostille services for your documents.
ANR Overseas provides a hassle free Apostilled of documents to our clients. Our performance rate for this service is par excellence and the team is able to complete the process without any delay. Since the process of Apostille does not require physical presence, documents can be submitted in original via courier / registered post. We also provide State Home Department Attestation, State HRD Attestation and MEA attestation for documents.
ANR Overseas can provide Apostille in India for all its states and union territories. Apostille confirms that the department name, seal and signature on the certificate to be genuine, thus minimizing the chances of faking documents. Apostille can be done by registered post or courier as well.
Our experienced team of professionals will provide complete support, guidance and assistance in the attestation process. We update our services and parameters periodically with the Ministry and also share the same with our repeat clients and corporates, so that the process is streamlined at all times.
As a team, we ensure our clients are fairly informed of the process, documents requirement, processing time, charges of a service and its complications with each project. Keeping the client informed is the key behind achieving his expectations to his satisfaction.
Below are the process of attestation / legalization of Educational Documents from Apostille in India, it's a chain process.
The process of Apostille as defined by MEA where Educational Documents had to be attested by the Human Resource Development (HRD) Department is mandatorily.
Step 1:- Documents & Documents will be sent to the University for Verification by the Human Resource Development (HRD) Department.
Step 2:- Upon verification received from the University, Human Resource Development (HRD) Department will attest the original Documents & Documents.
Step 3:- Once original Documents & Documents is attested by HRD Department. Original Degree Certificate will be sent to Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), New Delhi for Apostille / legalization.
Below are the process of attestation / legalization of Personal Documents from Apostille in India, it's a chain process.
The process of Apostille as defined by MEA where Personal Documents had to be attested by the Home Department is mandatorily.
Step 1:- Documents & Documents will be sent to the District for Verification by the Home Department
Step 2:- Upon verification received from the District, Home Department will attest the original Documents & Documents.
Step 3:- Once original Documents & Documents are attested by Home Department. Original Documents & Documents will be sent to Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), New Delhi for Apostille / legalization.
However, the process of Apostille as defined by MEA where Educational & Personal Documents had to be attested by the State HRD & Home Department is not mandatorily.
Step 1:- Documents & Documents will be sent for Notary & SUB Divisional Magistrate (SDM) attestation.
Step 2:- Upon received from the Notary & SUB Divisional Magistrate (SDM) attestation. Original Documents & Documents will be sent to Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), New Delhi for Apostille / legalization.
Below are the process of attestation / legalization of Commercial Documents from Apostille in India, it's a chain process.
The process of Apostille for Commercial Documents & Documents as defined by MEA where Documents & Documents had to be attested by the Chamber of Commerce (COC).
Step 1:- Commercial Documents & Documents will be attested and verified by the Chamber of Commerce (COC), New Delhi.
Step 2:- Once Commercial Documents & Documents is attested by Chamber of Commerce (COC). Commercial Documents & Documents will be sent to Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), New Delhi for Apostille / Legalization.
Apostille by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), New Delhi, various documents are required apart from the original certificate to be attested. These include:
The following list includes some of the Documents, This list is not comprehensive and can include more documents.
Educational certificates
Personal Certificates
Commercial Certificates
Processing time for Apostille of Documents & Documents services is ideally between 2 to 3 working days. But for certain cases, where the issuing authority of a Document & Certificate is in an inaccessible area, the processing may take up to 30 days.
Apostille of Documents & Documents fees are different for each type of Documents & Documents. The reasons for the change in fees are due to various factors like place of issue of the document / certificate state. It also depends upon if the certificate holder is looking for standalone service or end to end solution.
We provide attestation services pan India and even global locations. Apostille for Australia can be done by courier/registered post from India and abroad.
Find answers to common questions.
Yes. Australia is a member of the Hague Convention (1961). Documents issued in India only require an Apostille from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and do not need further embassy legalization.
An Apostille is an official certification issued by MEA, India, confirming the authenticity of a document for use in Hague Convention countries like Australia. It is required for purposes such as employment, education, marriage, residence permits, and migration.
The following list includes some of the Documents, This list is not comprehensive and can include more documents.
Educational certificates
Personal Certificates
Commercial Certificates
Educational documents usually follow this process:
In some cases, SDM + MEA Apostille is sufficient as per MEA guidelines.
Personal documents are generally attested through:
The route depends on the document type and issuing authority.
Yes. Apostille can be processed from all Indian states and union territories. Documents can be submitted via courier from anywhere in India or abroad.
Not always. As per updated MEA norms, SDM attestation followed by MEA Apostille is accepted for many documents. However, some institutions may specifically require State HRD or Home Department attestation.
The standard processing time is 2–3 working days. If verification from issuing authorities is required, it may take up to 30 days.
You will need:
Yes. Physical presence is not required. Documents can be sent via courier or registered post from anywhere in India or abroad.
Fees vary based on:
Exact pricing is shared after document evaluation.
Yes. MEA Apostille is legally valid in Australia for visas, employment, education, marriage registration, and residency-related purposes.
ANR Overseas Provides Apostille & Attestation Services Across India
The following list includes some of the cities, This list is not comprehensive and can include more cities.