The route for the United Arab Emirates
Gujarat state authentication → MEA attestation → the UAE Embassy in New Delhi or the UAE Consulate in Mumbai, through the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs online service.
State authentication in Gujarat — the office depends on the type of document (table below).
MEA attestation. MEA does not accept documents directly from individuals — they are submitted through MEA's authorised outsourcing agencies or a facilitation service like ours.
Legalisation by the UAE Embassy in New Delhi or the UAE Consulate in Mumbai, through the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs online service. One UAE application covers both the UAE Embassy in India and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Return courier to your address.
Who authenticates documents from Mehsana
| Document type | Examples | Authenticated in Gujarat by |
|---|---|---|
| Educational | Degree, diploma, mark sheets | The General Administration Department (Protocol), Sachivalaya, Gandhinagar |
| Personal | Birth, marriage, PCC, affidavit | The General Administration Department (Protocol), Sachivalaya, Gandhinagar |
| 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 Mehsana for the United Arab Emirates
Degree certificate — authenticated by the General Administration Department (Protocol); typically needed for work visas
Diploma certificate — authenticated by the General Administration Department (Protocol); typically needed for skilled-worker visas
Mark sheets (10th and 12th) — authenticated by the General Administration Department (Protocol); typically needed for student visas
Birth certificate — authenticated by the General Administration Department (Protocol); typically needed for family and dependant visas
Marriage certificate — authenticated by the General Administration Department (Protocol); typically needed for spouse and family visas
Death certificate — authenticated by the General Administration Department (Protocol); typically needed for insurance and pension claims
Divorce decree — authenticated by the General Administration Department (Protocol); typically needed for remarriage abroad
Police clearance certificate (PCC) — authenticated by the General Administration Department (Protocol); typically needed for work and residence visas
Affidavit — authenticated by the General Administration Department (Protocol); typically needed for name-change
Power of attorney — authenticated by the General Administration Department (Protocol); typically needed for property
Commercial documents — authenticated by a recognised Chamber of Commerce; typically needed for exports
What to send
The original document — MEA and the embassy do not attest ordinary photocopies
A photocopy of your passport
For degrees, the mark sheets or transcripts if the receiving authority in the United Arab Emirates 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 Mehsana
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: United Arab Emirates — full country guide · How embassy attestation works.
Frequently asked questions
Does the United Arab Emirates accept an apostille from India?
No. The United Arab Emirates is not a party to the Apostille Convention, so documents need MEA attestation followed by legalisation by the UAE Embassy in New Delhi or the UAE Consulate in Mumbai, through the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs online service.
Who authenticates a degree issued in Mehsana?
The General Administration Department (Protocol), Sachivalaya, Gandhinagar, 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.