Apostille of documents (MEA / e-Sanad)
The Ministry of External Affairs apostilles personal, educational and commercial documents for use in Hague Convention countries.
What you need
- The original document (personal, educational or commercial)
- For online e-Sanad, the document must be in a digital depository (such as CBSE from 2014 or NAD)
- Payment of the fee
Step by step
- Check that the destination country accepts the apostille (otherwise you need attestation)
- If your document is in a digital depository, apply on e-Sanad and upload it
- Pay online; the issuing body verifies the document
- MEA apostilles the document and it is sent to you by speed post
- If it is not in a digital depository, follow the MEA physical procedure
Where to apply
e-Sanad · esanad.nic.in
Ministry of External Affairs · mea.gov.in
The app helps with
Tips to get it right the first time
- An apostille is only for use abroad, never in India.
- Physical CBSE documents from 2014 onwards are not accepted: use e-Sanad.
- Ask the receiving institution whether they need an apostille or embassy attestation.
Save the checklist in the app and tick items off as you gather them.
Reviewed on October 19, 2026 · source: esanad.nic.in. Requirements and costs are for reference and may change without notice: confirm them with the official source before you go. We are not affiliated with any institution.