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Apostille for Luxembourg

Luxembourg is a member of the Hague Nation and Apostille is enough to prove that the Document is Genuine

Luxembourg, officially Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 4 April 1979. Since, the number of Indians traveling to Luxembourg is increasing in a globalized world, requirements for authenticating Indian issued documents are also increasing. As India and Luxembourg are Hague apostille countries, an apostille for Luxembourg from MEA India is enough to authenticate and legalize Indian documents in Luxembourg.

4 Simple steps to get MEA Apostille on your Documents 

  1. Register on Apostille Portal 
  2. Collect all  Documents you want to Apostille 
  3. Submit the Original / Photocopies of documents
  4. Receive Documents with Apostille Directly to your home
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What is an Apostille for Luxembourg?

An apostille for Luxembourg is a Square sticker pasted on the backside of any public document by the Ministry of external affairs in India to legalize the use of it in Luxembourg. This is a simplified version of document legalization that came into effect after the Hague Apostille Convention. 

Apostille attestation from a designated authority MEA in case of India is the only requirement to legalize a public document in a Hague country. India joined Hague convention in 2004. Thus, to legalize an Indian document in Luxembourg you need to get an apostille stamp from the ministry of external affairs.

Here is the list of Hague Apostille Countries.

Why Do You Need an Apostille for Luxembourg?

If you are planning to move to Luxembourg for the purposes of work, education, business or family reunion, you need to submit your documents with an apostille in Luxembourg or at the Embassy. The Embassy / Institutions will provide you with a list of documents that need to be apostilled. Given below are the situations when an Indian need to get an apostille for use in Luxembourg:

  • Admission to Academic and Educational institutions in Luxembourg
  • Employment and Work visa
  • Business and Commercial Activities
  • Marriage in Luxembourg
  • Family Reunification 
  • Child Admission to schools
  • Court proceeding or cases in Luxembourg
  • Inheritance of properties in Luxembourg
  • Residence visa applications
  • Permanent residence applications
  • To get a medical license in Luxembourg
  • International adoption involving Luxembourg

List of Documents that Need Apostille for Use in Luxembourg

The documents that need to get an MEA Apostille for use in Luxembourg may vary depending on the purpose of your visit or interaction with Luxembourg. The authorities to whom you submit your documents will specify the documents that need an apostille stamp. 

Apostille Requirements for Work Visa to Luxembourg

Luxembourg is an attractive destination for  Indian professionals from the fields of Finance, IT and Healthcare. 

Apostille MEA India requirements for a work visa to Luxembourg may vary depending on your employer. Your employer in Luxembourg may specifically mention the list of documents that need to be apostilled. Usually, the listed below are documents that need apostille for a work visa to Luxembourg:

Documents that Need an Apostille for Student Visa to Luxembourg

Luxembourg is home to many educational and research institutions. Hence, the number of Indian students traveling to Luxembourg for educational purposes is increasing. The university may specify the list of documents you need to submit with an apostille. However, following are the documents that need to be apostilled usually:

  • Degree Certificate Apostille for Universities in Luxembourg.
  • Transcript Apostille
  • Diploma Certificate Apostille
  • Birth Certificate Apostille
  • School Leaving Certificate Apostille
  • HSC Apostille
  • Transfer Certificate Apostille

MEA Apostille for Luxembourg- Process

In India MEA apostille can be obtained through three different ways. They are: 

State Authentication Method to Obtain Apostille for Luxembourg Apostille

Generally state attestation is required for personal and educational documents. This is because the method involves verification of the document at its origin. Personal and educational certificates are issued by an authority or department under state government. Thus the need for a state level verification and attestation. 

Following are the steps of state attestation method of obtaining an apostille:

  1. Notary Attestation
  2. State Home/HR Department verification and Attestation
  3. MEA Verification
  4. MEA Apostille

Notary Attestation

Notary is a public officer who verifies the authenticity of legal documents. Though notary attestation is usually required for domestic verification, it is also the initial step involved in international document authentication. In this step a public notary verifies and attests the document.

State Verification and Attestation

In this step, state departments such as home and HR attest the document. In case of personal documents the secretary of the district from where the document was issued conducts the verification on behalf of the state home department. 

For an educational document, the signature on the certificate will be checked at the university to ensure that the signature and seal on it are genuine. 

MEA Verification and Apostille

At the final stage, the document should be submitted to the ministry of external affairs through your apostille service provider. The ministry will conduct an extensive verification before providing an apostille. Subsequently, the ministry affixes an apostille stamp/certificate on your document to legalize its use in Luxembourg. 

SDM Attestation Method for Luxembourg Apostille

Sub Divisional Magistrate attestation to receive an apostille for Luxembourg is usually followed to get an apostille faster and cheaper. Unless the authority from your destination mandates to get a state attestation, SDM attested apostille is accepted across Hague countries.  It is a court procedure and does not involve state government departments. Following are the steps of receiving an apostille through SDM method: 

  1. Notarization
  2. SDM Authentication
  3. MEA Verification 
  4. MEA Apostille for use in Luxembourg

Notarization

Initially a public notary who is a government authorized official to authenticate documents will verify the document and its signature/seal. Then the notary will attest on the document with his seal or signature.

SDM Authentication

SDM attestation is a faster alternative to state department attestation. Sub Divisional magistrate is authorized to attest educational, personal and some commercial documents. The SDM from your district will verify and attest your document. 

MEA Verification and Attestation

The document will finally reach the ministry of external affairs through your apostille service provider. The Ministry will conduct a final verification and affix an apostille stamp on your document. Now your document can be used legally in Luxembourg.

Commercial Documents Apostille for Luxembourg

India and Luxembourg maintained a stable trading relationship over the years especially in the sectors of steel and machinery. Moreover, 170 Indian companies have listed in Luxembourg stock exchange. 

In such a flourishing commercial and business interaction between India and Luxembourg authenticating commercial documents in Luxembourg is an essential requirement. Following are the commercial documents that usually require an apostille:

 

Apostille for Commercial Documents: process

The process of obtaining an apostille on your commercial or business documents involve the following steps:

  1. Chamber of Commerce Attestation
  2. Notary Attestation
  3. MEA Verification
  4. MEA Apostille

 

Chamber of Commerce Attestation

This is the first step in obtaining an apostille for commercial documents. Chamber of commerce is a business organization that validates commercial documents issued by companies. In this step, the documents are submitted to the local chapter of the chamber of commerce where business is registered. The Chamber of commerce verifies the document for authentication and attest with official stamp/seal.

 

Notary Attestation

Notary attestation is an optional step in the commercial document apostille process. A public notary authorized to authenticate documents verifies and attest the document. 

MEA Verification and Attestation

Finally the document reaches the ministry of external affairs through your apostille service provider. The officials from the MEA will verify and paste an apostille stamp on the document.

Apostille for Luxembourg- Translation Requirement

The official languages of Luxembourg are Luxembourgish, French and German. Your documents and apostille which is not in any one of the above languages may require translation to accept in Luxembourg. Some authorities may accept English translations. Thus, it is better to check with the Luxembourg authority where the document will be submitted to know more about translation requirements.

 

Documents Required to Apply for an Apostille

Apostille MEA India application process requires the following documents: 

  • Original Document that needs to be apostilled 
  • Photocopy of passport as a supporting document 

Details in an Apostille Certificate

As per the Hague apostille convention standards, an apostille contains the following content: 

  1. The name of the country that issued the apostille.
  2. The person who signed the original document.
  3. The official title of the person who signed the document.
  4. The government body that issued the apostille (e.g., Ministry of External Affairs in India).
  5. The location where the apostille was issued.
  6. The date the apostille was granted.
  7. A unique reference number for tracking and verification.
  8. The stamp or seal of the issuing authority.
  9. The authorized signature of the official granting the apostille.

 

Getting an apostille for Luxembourg to travel for work, study or business purposes is a lengthy and confusing process. However, with the help of a safe and trustworthy apostille service provider’s guidance you can get your document apostille easily. 

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. Luxembourg joined the Hague apostille convention which abolished the legalization of foreign documents in 1979. Thus an apostille from MEA is the certification required to legalize an Indian document in Luxembourg.

The cost of receiving an apostille on your documents for use in Luxembourg may vary depending on the following factors:

  • Number of documents
  • Type of document
  • Method of attestation
  • Speed of delivery

No. Since Luxembourg is a member of Hague apostille convention, an apostille certificate is the only requirement to legalize the document in Luxembourg.