Apostille Services for Indian Documents to Use in Indonesia
Indonesia is a member of the Hague Nation and Apostille is enough to prove that the Document is Genuine
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MEA India Apostille for Indonesia
Indonesia started accepting an apostille as legalization certificate since 4 June 2022 as a Hague Apostille member country. Thus, an apostille for Indonesia from India is mandatory to legally accept Indian issued documents in Indonesia.ย
This article will explain in detail about the process, timeline and cost of getting an MEA India apostille for Indonesia.ย
4 Simple steps to get MEA Apostille on your Documentsย
- Register on Apostille Portalย
- Collect allย Documents you want to Apostilleย
- Submit the Original / Photocopies of documents
- Receive Documents with Apostille Directly to your home
What is an Apostille?
An apostille is a certification or stamp affixed on the back side of a document to prove its authenticity in a foreign country. However, not all countries accept a document with an apostille as valid legal document. Only countries that have joined the Hague Apostille Convention will accept apostille as a legalization method.ย
Why Do You Need an Apostille for Indonesia?
Whenever an Indian issued document is submitted in Indonesia for any purposes, an apostille is mandatory. Whether it is a private agency in Indonesia such as an employer or a government authority, getting an apostille is mandatory to legalize those documents in Indonesia. Following are the usual scenarios where an apostille for Indonesia is required from India:ย
- General Visa purposes
- Student visa- For visa application and university submission
- Employment visa- Both for visa process and submitting to employer.
- Business purpose- For registration of Indian business in Indonesia or anyย other business activities.ย
List of Document that Need to Get Apostille for Indonesia
| Educational Documents | Personal Documents | Commercial Documents |
|---|---|---|
Masters degree | ||
Engineering Degree | ||
ITI Diploma certificate | Partnership Deed | |
Nursing Diploma | Joint Venture Agreements | |
PhD Degree Certificate | Commercial Invoice | |
MBBS Degree | Trademark Registration Certificate | |
MS Degree certificate | Certificate of Origin | |
M Tech Degree Certificate | Adoption Deed | Bill of Lading |
Transfer Certificate (TC) | Experience Certificate | Annual Financial Statements |
Provisional Degree Certificate | Legal Heir Certificate | Copyright Registration |
Nursing Registration Certificate | Disability Certificate | FSSAI License |
Medium of Instruction Certificate | Aadhaar Card | Packing List |
Step by Step Process to Get Apostille for Indonesia
An apostille in India is issued by the ministry of external affairs. An apostille does not contain details about the destination country. Thus, an apostille for one country is valid for other country also. Although the ministry alone can provide an apostille, ministry can not verify every document. Moreover, ministry will not directly accept a document without verification and attestations. There are two main methods to get an apostille in India based on the authority that verifies and attests documents submitted for apostille. They are:ย
An MEA apostille obtained through both methods are valid in Indonesia. In state method verification is done by the department of the state where it was issued. Since it has multiple level of verification including the local verification, it will take time. Thus, usually SDM attestation method is used for MEA India apostille for Indonesia.ย
Commercial documents apostille is required for business related activities in Indonesia. The method of authentication is different for commercial document apostille for Indonesia.ย
SDM Attestation Method of Apostille for Indonesia- Steps
Most of the documents need to get a notary attestation. Exception is PCC from passport office. In this step, a public notary verifies and attests document.ย
A sub divisional magistrate will verify the document and notary for the originality. After verification, SDM attests on the back side of the document below notary attestation.ย
Finally with all attestations, your certificates will be submitted to the ministry of external affairs located in Delhi. The ministry verifies the document and attestations. Concerned department of the MEA will attest the document with a seal. Then, pastes a square sticker. This sticker known as apostille stamp will make your Indian document legally valid in Indonesia.ย
State Attestation Method of Apostille for Indonesia- Steps
Some states may accept documents for attestation without notary also. If the state where your document was issued demands for a notary, SAS will submit your document to a public notary for attestation.ย ย
Depending on the type of document, SAS will submit your documents to either state home department (personal)or state HRD department(educational). State authentication center will conduct respective university for verification in case of educational documents. If it is a personal document, respective local authorities are contacted.ย
After verifying from the origin of the document, respective department will attest the document.ย
Finally SAS submits your documents to the ministry of external affairs located in Delhi. The ministry verifies the document and attestations. Concerned department of the MEA will attest the document with a seal. Then, pastes a square sticker. This sticker known as apostille stamp will make your Indian document legally valid in Indonesia.ย
Commercial Document Apostille for Indonesia
It is not mandatory for commercial documents. Affidavits and power of attorney need to get notary mandatorily.ย
Chamber of commerce is a network of businesses. Depending on the business type and location, SAS will submit your commercial documents to the respective COC. After verifying your company details, COC will attest your document.
SAS will submit your documents to the ministry of external affairs located in Delhi. The ministry verifies document, attests it and affixes an apostille sticker on the back side of the document.ย
Apostille for Indonesia-Fees
| Document Type | Price |
|---|---|
Personal Documents | 1950โน – 5900โน |
Educational Documents | 1950โน – 5500โน |
Commercial Documents | 2950โน – 6900โน |
Affidavits | 1950โน – 5500โน |
Court Documents | 7500 – Depending on the court |
Documents Required to Apply Apostille for Indonesia
- Original Documents that need to get apostille
- Scanned copy of passport as a supportive document
Apostille for Indonesia- Timeline
| Service Type | Processing Time |
|---|---|
Normal Service | 14 Working Days |
Standard Service | 7 to 8 Working Days |
Premium Services | 3 to 4 Working Days |
Expedited Services | 1 Day(All process happens on the same day) |
Apostille for Indonesia is mandatory to legally accept your Indian issued documents in Indonesia. Although Indonesia embassy attestation is most familiar for Indians, since 2022 Indonesian embassy attestation is no longer required from India. Indonesia joining Hague apostille convention has made the legalization procedure easier. With the help of an authorized apostille service provider in India, you can get an apostille for Indonesia within few days.ย
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Frequently asked questions
Once you received your PCC from passport office or local police, you can submit it to any of the secure apostille services offices. We will get all the necessary attestations and final apostille stamp for your documents.ย
SAS apostille will follow below given steps to get a degree certificate apostille for Indonesia in India:ย
- Notarization
- SDM/HRD attestation
- MEA Attestation and Apostille
No. Since Indonesia joined Hague apostille convention there is no need of embassy attestation. An MEA apostille is enough to authenticate your Indian document in Indonesia.ย