The attestation of documents is a basic legal requirement that candidates intending to travel overseas must meet. Document attestation involves the document being examined, validated, signed, and stamped by the relevant authorities.

Likewise, MEA certification designates the certification of papers by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). It entails having the MEA authenticate and legalize the documents so that they can be used abroad.

Every applicant wishing to migrate overseas is required by law to complete the MEA Attestation in Mumbai. Relocating overseas can be motivated by a desire for education, work, business, or other factors. Whatever the cause for the relocation, there will be a number of documents that required.

Need for MEA Attestation 

• To secure a resident visa 
• To acquire a student visa for higher education.
• For permanent migration
• For employment
• To start businesses overseas
• For legal proceedings in foreign courts

Documents Required for MEA Attestation in Mumbai

• Original certificate on which the attestation is required
• For Personal documents, civil ID copies such as Passport copies, etc.
• For Commercial documents, Cover letter on Company letterhead

Process of MEA Attestation in Mumbai 

Here is a step-by-step breakdown of the process of MEA attestation in Mumbai;

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MEA Attestation

Embassy Attestation