The route for Bahrain
Bihar state authentication → MEA apostille.
State authentication in Bihar — 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 Patna
| Document type | Examples | Authenticated in Bihar by |
|---|---|---|
| Educational | Degree, diploma, mark sheets | The HRD (Higher Education) Department, Patna — school certificates through the Bihar School Examination Board |
| Personal | Birth, marriage, PCC, affidavit | The Home (Special) Department, Patna |
| 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 Patna for Bahrain
Degree certificate — authenticated by the HRD (Higher Education) Department; typically needed for work visas
Diploma certificate — authenticated by the HRD (Higher Education) Department; typically needed for skilled-worker visas
Mark sheets (10th and 12th) — authenticated by the HRD (Higher Education) Department; typically needed for student visas
Birth certificate — authenticated by the Home (Special) Department; typically needed for family and dependant visas
Marriage certificate — authenticated by the Home (Special) Department; typically needed for spouse and family visas
Death certificate — authenticated by the Home (Special) Department; typically needed for insurance and pension claims
Divorce decree — authenticated by the Home (Special) Department; typically needed for remarriage abroad
Police clearance certificate (PCC) — authenticated by the Home (Special) Department; typically needed for work and residence visas
Affidavit — authenticated by the Home (Special) Department; typically needed for name-change
Power of attorney — authenticated by the Home (Special) 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 Bahrain also asks for them
Translation
Documents for Arabic-speaking countries are often requested with a certified Arabic translation — check with the receiving authority before starting.
Collection from Patna
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: Bahrain — full country guide · How apostille works.
Frequently asked questions
Does Bahrain accept an apostille from India?
Yes. Bahrain is a party to the Apostille Convention (in force since 31 Dec 2013) and it applies with India, so the MEA apostille is enough — no Bahrain embassy step is needed.
Who authenticates a degree issued in Patna?
The HRD (Higher Education) Department, Patna — school certificates through the Bihar School Examination Board, 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.