Apostille for Austria in India | MEA India Apostille for Austria
Austria is a member of the Hague Nation and Apostille is enough to prove that the Document is Genuine.
Apostille for Austria in India can be obtained by availing the services of Secure Apostille Services. Austria joined Hague Apostille Convention in 14 November 1967. Since 13 January 1968 Austria accepts a certificate with an apostille as a legal valid document without further embassy attestation. Thus, any Indian citizen travelling to Austria for long term visa need to get their documents apostilled before submitting them to Austrian authorities. This article will explain everything you need to know about MEA India apostille for Austria.
4 Simple steps to get MEA Apostille on your Documents
- Register on Apostille Portal
- Collect all Documents you want to Apostille
- Submit the Original / Photocopies of documents
- Receive Documents with Apostille Directly to your home
Why Do You Need an Apostille for Austria?
Any document issued in India is a foreign document for Austrian authorities. Like Indian authorities accepting Indian documents, Austria cannot accept without verification. The method used for verifying foreign documents was embassy attestation earlier. However, with Hague Apostille Convention, apostille member countries accepts a foreign document with an apostille stamp as a valid legal documents.
Common Scenarios Where a Document Apostille for Austria is Required
- To work in Austria
- To study in Austria
- To start a business in Austria
- To expand your Indian company to Austria
- To marry in Austria
- For legal proceedings in Austria
- Spouse dependent visa for Austria
- Get permanent residency in Austria
- Kids’ school admission in Austria
- For parents’ dependent visa in Austria
Documents that Need Apostille for Austria
Documents that require an apostille may vary depending on the purpose of your visit to Austria.
Educational Certificates that Need an Apostille
Following are the educational certificates that require apostille for higher studies or work in Austria:
- Degree certificate
- Transcript
- Diploma Certificate Apostille
- 10th Marksheet Apostille
- 12th Marksheet Apostille
- Transfer Certificate Apostille
Personal Documents Apostille for Austria
You will need an apostille for personal certificates whether you are traveling for work, education or on a dependent visa. Following are the personal documents that usually need to be apostilled:
- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate
- Single Status Affidavit
- Divorce Decree Apostille
- Police Clearance Certificate
Commercial Documents Apostille for Austria
If you want to start a business in Austria or to expand your existing business to Austria, you need to get an apostille on certain commercial or business documents. They are:
- Power of Attorney for Business Transactions
- Certificate of Incorporation Apostille
- Memorandum of Association Apostille
- Articles of Association (AOA)
- Invoice for Export/Import
- Board Resolution Apostille
- Trade Licenses
- Partnership Deeds
- ISO Certificates
- GST Certificate
Medical Documents Apostille for Austria
When you visit Austria on a work visa, your employer may ask you for medical certificates or vaccination certificates. Similarly, if you are traveling for medical purposes you may need to provide a medical record. Thus, listed below are medical documents that require apostille in certain scenarios:
- Vaccination certificate Apostille
- Medical Certificate Apostille
- Health Reports Apostille
Apostille Required for Each type Visa
| Visa Type | Documents Required Apostille |
|---|---|
Austria Student Visa / Student Residence Permit | 1. Degree / Diploma certificates
2. Academic transcripts / mark sheets
3. Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
4. Birth certificate |
Austria Work / Employment Visa | 1. Degree / Diploma certificates
2. Transcripts / mark sheets
3. Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
4. Experience / Employment letters |
Austria Family / Spouse / Dependent Visas | 1. Marriage certificate
2. Birth certificate(s) of spouse / dependents
3. Police Clearance Certificate |
Austria Permanent / Long-Term Residency | 1.Degree / Diploma / academic credentials (if part of eligibility)
2. Police Clearance Certificate
3. Birth certificate
4. Marriage certificate |
Details Contained in an Apostille
- Certificate No: A unique number is written
- Certificate issued Date: 00/00/0000 date and time
- Account Reference: ALPHA CODE
- Unique Doc. Reference: ALPHANUMERIC
- Purchased by: NAME
- Description of Document: ARTICLE 4 AFFIDAVIT
- Description: AFFIDAVIT
- Consideration Price (Rs.): ZERO
- First Party: NAME OF PERSON
- Second Party: N/A
Steps to Get Apostille for Austria
The ministry of external affairs in Delhi is the only authority that issues a certificate apostille for Austria. No other entity in India can issue an apostille. However, apostille stamping is not a straight forward process. Before getting an apostille, the document should be verified and attested by judicial or administrative authorities. Based on who attests the document, there are two methods to get an apostille. They are:
Apostille stamp obtained through both methods are equally valid to use in Austria. However, in rare cases Austrian authorities may ask you to get state attestation. Unless specified, an apostille through SDM method is enough for Austria.
SDM Attestation Method for Austrian Apostille
An apostille for Austria can be obtained through SDM attestation method. Secure Apostille Services will follow these steps to get Austria Apostille:
- Notary Attestation: A public notary will verify your documents and attests it in this step.
- SDM Attestation: Sub divisional magistrate is the major signing authority involved in this method of verification. SAS submits your documents to SDM. SDM will verify and attests your documents.
- MEA Attestation: Finally SAS submits your documents to the ministry of external affairs located in Delhi. The ministry checks and attests your documents.
State Attestation Method for Austria Apostille
State attestation method involves administrative officials from the state where it was issued. The state departments involves are HRD and home departments. Given are the steps to get apostille for Austria using state attestation method:
- Notarization: Same as SDM method. However, some states may accept documents for HRD attestation without a notary also.
- State Department Attestation: This step happens in the state where the document was issued. For personal documents such as marriage and PCC, it is submitted to home department. For educational documents, attestation is done by HRD department. After verifying with officials who issued the document, the department attests the document.
- MEA Attestation and Apostille: Finally, the ministry of external affairs will verify attest and affix an apostille stamp on your document.
Cost of Getting an Apostille for Austria in India
Cost of an apostille for Austria in India may vary depending on various factors such as:
- Type of document
- Number of document
- Method of authentication
- Package you choose
Time Required for an Apostille Stamp for Austria
Time required to get an MEA India apostille for Austria depends on various factors. If you are following SDM attestation method, following are the standard time period for an apostille:
- Basic package- 14 working days
- Standard package- 7 working days
- Premium package- 3 to 4 working days
We also provide same day apostille process for eligible documents.
If you want to get state attestation, the timeline is different. State attestation process alone may take more than a month. In some states it will be around 50 working days. Thus, if you are told to get a state attestation, you need to start the process at least two months before.
Apostille for Austria is mandatory for Indians travelling to Austria for work, study or as a dependent. Since Austria and India are Hague Apostille Convention member countries, any Indian document submitted to Austria needs to get an apostille for acceptance. Secure Apostille services with a specialized team for Austria can get your document apostilled for Austria fast and secure.
Secure Apostille Services Provide Apostille for Austria in the Following Indian Cities
| Apostille for Austria Centers | Contact number | Email ID |
|---|---|---|
Register for Online MEA Apostille
Provide applicant details
Frequently asked questions
Birth certificate apostille for Austria can be obtained by visiting the Secure Apostille Services branches or by applying through the official website. Following the below steps, SAS Apostille will send your apostilled birth certificate to your home address:
- Notary attestation
- SDM Attestation
- MEA Attestation
- Apostille Attestation
A degree certificate apostille for Austria can be obtained by applying through the official website of Secure Apostille Services. Secure apostille services will do the verification, notary attestation, SDM attestation, MEA attestation and finally an apostille stamp. Once finished the entire process, we will directly deliver your apostilled degree certificate to your home address.
Marriage certificate apostille for Austria is mandatory to visit Austria as a dependent of your spouse. Secure Apostille Services will provide the entire verification and attestation services until receiving an apostille from MEA India. Following are the steps we follow to get a degree certificate apostille for Austria:
- Notary Attestation
- SDM Attestation
- MEA Attestation
- Apostille Attestation
Single status certificate apostille for Austria is mandatory to marry in Austria. Secure apostille services will do following steps to get an apostille for single status certificate apostille:
- Notarization
- SDM Attestation
- MEA Attestation
- Apostille Attestation
Police clearance certificate apostille for Austria can be obtained through Secure Apostille Services. You need to first get a PCC from local police or passport Seva Kendra. Then submit one of the original PCC to Secure Apostille services. We will then follow below steps to get an apostille for your PCC:
- Initial verification by experts from SAS
- SDM attestation
- MEA Attestation
- MEA Apostille