The route for Argentina
Tamil Nadu state authentication → MEA apostille.
State authentication in Tamil Nadu — the office depends on the type of document (table below).
MEA apostille. MEA does not accept documents directly from individuals — they are submitted through MEA's authorised outsourcing agencies or a facilitation service like ours.
Return courier to your address.
Who authenticates documents from Salem
| Document type | Examples | Authenticated in Tamil Nadu by |
|---|---|---|
| Educational | Degree, diploma, mark sheets | The Public (Protocol) Department, Secretariat, Chennai |
| Personal | Birth, marriage, PCC, affidavit | The Public (Foreigners-III) Department, Secretariat, Chennai |
| Commercial | Invoice, certificate of origin, company papers | A recognised Chamber of Commerce |
Sources: MEA list of designated signing authorities (Aug 2024) · HCCH Apostille Convention status table.
Documents from Salem for Argentina
Degree certificate — authenticated by the Public (Protocol) Department; typically needed for work visas
Diploma certificate — authenticated by the Public (Protocol) Department; typically needed for skilled-worker visas
Mark sheets (10th and 12th) — authenticated by the Public (Protocol) Department; typically needed for student visas
Birth certificate — authenticated by the Public (Foreigners-III) Department; typically needed for family and dependant visas
Marriage certificate — authenticated by the Public (Foreigners-III) Department; typically needed for spouse and family visas
Death certificate — authenticated by the Public (Foreigners-III) Department; typically needed for insurance and pension claims
Divorce decree — authenticated by the Public (Foreigners-III) Department; typically needed for remarriage abroad
Police clearance certificate (PCC) — authenticated by the Public (Foreigners-III) Department; typically needed for work and residence visas
Affidavit — authenticated by the Public (Foreigners-III) Department; typically needed for name-change
Power of attorney — authenticated by the Public (Foreigners-III) Department; typically needed for property
Commercial documents — authenticated by a recognised Chamber of Commerce; typically needed for exports
What to send
The original document — MEA does not apostille ordinary photocopies
A photocopy of your passport
For degrees, the mark sheets or transcripts if the receiving authority in Argentina also asks for them
Translation
Authorities in Argentina may ask for a certified translation of documents that are not in their official language — check with the receiving office which copy should be translated before you start.
Collection from Salem
We collect documents free of charge from your home or office anywhere in India (pickup is not available from villages), and you can follow each stage online on our process status and return courier pages.
More: Argentina — full country guide · How apostille works.
Frequently asked questions
Does Argentina accept an apostille from India?
Yes. Argentina is a party to the Apostille Convention (in force since 18 Feb 1988) and it applies with India, so the MEA apostille is enough — no Argentina embassy step is needed.
Who authenticates a degree issued in Salem?
The Public (Protocol) Department, Secretariat, Chennai, before the MEA step.
Do I need to visit the embassy or MEA myself?
No. We submit your documents at each stage and courier them back to you.