MEA Attestation

What is MEA Attestation? The First and Most Critical Step for International Document Validity

Before any document can be legally accepted in a foreign country, it must first be validated by its home country’s highest authority. This foundational step is known as MEA Attestation. At Vakzone Global Services, we consider this the cornerstone of the entire attestation process. Understanding the role of the Ministry of External Affairs is key to a smooth and successful attestation journey.

MEA Attestation is the process of legalizing a document by the Ministry of External Affairs of India. It is a mandatory prerequisite for embassy attestation. The MEA's role is to verify the authenticity of documents that have already been authenticated by state-level government bodies.

​Why is MEA Attestation so Important?

​National-Level Verification: The MEA stamp signifies that the document is genuine and has been verified by the central government of India. This gives it the legal credibility required for international use.

​Prerequisite for Embassies: Foreign embassies will not process a document without the MEA's attestation. It acts as a formal confirmation that the document originates from India and is not fraudulent.

​For Educational and Personal Documents: This process applies to a wide range of documents, from educational certificates (degrees, diplomas) to personal certificates (birth, marriage).

At Vakzone Global Services, we manage the MEA attestation process with the utmost efficiency, ensuring your documents are correctly processed and ready for the next stage. We eliminate the guesswork and delays, providing a direct and reliable path to international document validity.