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Oman apostille for documents from Mumbai

Oman is a member of the Apostille Convention (since 30 Jan 2012), so documents issued in Mumbai, Maharashtra need state authentication and the MEA apostille — no embassy step.

Country of use
Oman
Issued in
Mumbai
Route
MEA apostille
Oman joined the Apostille Convention in January 2012. Indian documents for Oman therefore need an MEA apostille rather than Omani embassy attestation — older guides that describe embassy attestation are out of date.

The route for Oman

Maharashtra state authentication → MEA apostille.

  1. State authentication in Maharashtra — the office depends on the type of document (table below).

  2. 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.

  3. Return courier to your address.

Who authenticates documents from Mumbai

Document typeExamplesAuthenticated in Maharashtra by
EducationalDegree, diploma, mark sheetsThe Higher & Technical Education Department (medical degrees: Medical Education & Drugs Department; ITI/skill certificates: Skill Development Department), Mantralaya, Mumbai
PersonalBirth, marriage, PCC, affidavitThe Home Department, Mantralaya, Mumbai
CommercialInvoice, certificate of origin, company papersA recognised Chamber of Commerce

Sources: MEA list of designated signing authorities (Aug 2024) · HCCH Apostille Convention status table.

Documents from Mumbai for Oman

  • Degree certificate — authenticated by the Higher & Technical Education Department (medical degrees: Medical Education & Drugs Department; ITI/skill certificates: Skill Development Department); typically needed for work visas

  • Diploma certificate — authenticated by the Higher & Technical Education Department (medical degrees: Medical Education & Drugs Department; ITI/skill certificates: Skill Development Department); typically needed for skilled-worker visas

  • Mark sheets (10th and 12th) — authenticated by the Higher & Technical Education Department (medical degrees: Medical Education & Drugs Department; ITI/skill certificates: Skill Development Department); typically needed for student visas

  • Birth certificate — authenticated by the Home Department; typically needed for family and dependant visas

  • Marriage certificate — authenticated by the Home Department; typically needed for spouse and family visas

  • Death certificate — authenticated by the Home Department; typically needed for insurance and pension claims

  • Divorce decree — authenticated by the Home Department; typically needed for remarriage abroad

  • Police clearance certificate (PCC) — authenticated by the Home Department; typically needed for work and residence visas

  • Affidavit — authenticated by the Home Department; typically needed for name-change

  • Power of attorney — authenticated by the Home 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 Oman 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 Mumbai

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: Oman — full country guide · How apostille works.

Frequently asked questions

Does Oman accept an apostille from India?

Yes. Oman is a party to the Apostille Convention (in force since 30 Jan 2012) and it applies with India, so the MEA apostille is enough — no Oman embassy step is needed.

Who authenticates a degree issued in Mumbai?

The Higher & Technical Education Department (medical degrees: Medical Education & Drugs Department; ITI/skill certificates: Skill Development Department), Mantralaya, Mumbai, 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.