Apostille For Mauritius in India | Apostille Mauritius from MEA India
Mauritius, officially the republic of Mauritius, joined the Hague apostille convention which abolished the requirement for legalization of foreign public documents on 12 March 1968. Thus, a document from India can be validated in Mauritius with an apostille from the ministry of external affairs without further embassy attestation. Therefore, Indians traveling to Mauritius for study, work or business need to get an apostille stamp on their personal, educational and commercial documents.
What is an Apostille for Mauritius?
An apostille is a certificate/stamp pasted on your personal,educational and commercial documents to legalize their use in a Hague Apostille country. As per the conditions of Hague apostille convention, there are certain authorities and established methods to obtain an apostille. Apostille received from such a designated authority after following an established method becomes legally valid in Mauritius and any other Hague country.
Thus, your documents become valid for use in Mauritius as a legal document with an apostille stamp pasted on them.
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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 Mauritius?
You may need to get an apostille for your personal, educational and commercial documents when you deal with an authority in Mauritius. Listed below are some of the situations when an apostille is required for Mauritius:
- To work in Mauritius
- To study in Mauritius
- To start a business in Mauritius
- To expand your Indian company in Mauritius
- To marry in Mauritius
- For legal proceedings in Mauritius
- Spouse dependent visa for Mauritius
- Get permanent residency in Mauritius
- Kids’ school admission in Mauritius
- For parents’ dependent visa in Mauritius
Documents that Require an Apostille for Mauritius
Documents that require an apostille may vary depending on the purpose of your visit to Mauritius.
Educational Certificates that Need an Apostille
Following are the educational certificates that require apostille for higher studies or work in Mauritius:
- Degree certificate Apostille
- Transcript Apostille
- Diploma Certificate Apostille
- 10th Marksheet Apostille
- 12th Marksheet Apostille
- Transfer Certificate Apostille
Personal Documents Apostille for Mauritius
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 Apostille
- Marriage certificate Apostille
- Single Status Affidavit Apostille
- Divorce Decree Apostille
- Police Clearance Certificate Apostille
Commercial Documents Apostille for Mauritius
If you want to start a business in Mauritius or to expand your existing business to Mauritius, 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 Apostille
Medical Documents Apostille for Mauritius
When you visit Mauritius 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 |
|---|---|
Mauritius Student Visa / Student Residence Permit | 1. Degree / Diploma certificates
2. Academic transcripts / mark sheets
3. Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
4. Birth certificate |
Mauritius Work / Employment Visa | 1. Degree / Diploma certificates
2. Transcripts / mark sheets
3. Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
4. Experience / Employment letters |
Mauritius Family / Spouse / Dependent Visas | 1. Marriage certificate
2. Birth certificate(s) of spouse / dependents
3. Police Clearance Certificate |
Mauritius Permanent / Long-Term Residency | 1.Degree / Diploma / academic credentials (if part of eligibility)
2. Police Clearance Certificate
3. Birth certificate
4. Marriage certificate |
Step-by- step Apostille Process for Mauritius in India
Although the ministry of external affairs is the authority issuing an apostille stamp, prior verifications and attestations are mandatory for the ministry to accept a document for apostille. In India, there are mainly two methods to of verifications to get an apostille. They are:
The SDM Attestation method is the faster and cheaper method to get an apostille. State attestation is followed only if the country specifically mandates it. Mauritius does not mandate getting a state attestation. Thus, an MEA apostille obtained through the SDM method is enough to submit to Mauritius.
SDM Attestation Method for Mauritius Apostille
SDM means sub divisional magistrate. This is a judicial verification and attestation process for MEA apostille. Following are the steps involved in SDM attestation method for apostille:
- Notarization: Submits your documents to a public notary. Notary verifies the document and attests it.
- SDM Attestation: Submits your certificate to a sub divisional magistrate for verification. SDM verifies and attests your certificate within 2 days.
- MEA Attestation: Ministry of external affairs verifies certificate and attests with official seal. This verification time may vary depending on the work load in the ministry.
- MEA Apostille: Finally, the ministry will affix an apostille stamp on the back side of your certificate.
Now your document is valid to use in Mauritius as well as any other Hague country.
State Attestation Method for Mauritius Apostille
State attestation method is where an attestation is obtained from the state where the document was issued. Usually there are two state departments involved in the process of apostille. They are:
- HRD department-deals with the attestation of educational documents
- Home Department- Deals with attestation of personal documents such as PCC and marriage certificate.
Following are the steps that follows to get an apostille for Mauritius using state attestation method:
- Notarization: A public notary verifies and attests your documents.
- State attestation: Submits your documents to HRD/Home department authentication centres in the state where it was issued. It is a time consuming process which may take up to 50 days. The department will verify with the officer who issued the document and check the validity of the signature.Only after confirming at the palace where the certificate was originally issued, the state HRD/Home department officials will sign it.
- MEA Attestation: Ministry of external affairs will verify documents and attests it.
- MEA Apostille: The ministry of external affairs pastes an apostille stamp on the document.
Secure Apostille Services Provides Apostille for Mauritius in the Following Indian Cities
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Cost of Apostille for Mauritius in India
The cost of getting an MEA apostille for Mauritius varies depending on various factors such as:
- Type of documents
- Number of documents
- Method of apostille (State/SDM)
- Service changes.
- Translation charges if applicable.
Apostille for Use in Armenia: Time Required
The time taken to obtain an apostille for Mauritius varies according to various factors such as:
- Type of document
- Type of method(SDM/State)
- If following the state method, various states may take different time periods to attest the document.
- Apostille attestation takes place in Delhi. Hence, the time required for sending documents should also be considered.
However, the time required for an apostille certificate is generally from 2 to 30 days.
As an Indian travelling to Mauritius, getting an apostille for your documents is an essential step. Whatever is the reason for your travel to Mauritius, for a long term visit submitting various personal and educational documents is mandatory. As a Hague country, an apostille stamp is mandatory to legally accept your Indian documents in Mauritius. Prepare your apostilled documents earlier with secure apostille services for a smoother Mauritius visa process and immigration.
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Frequently asked questions
Birth certificate apostille for Mauritius can be obtained by visiting a branch of Secure Apostille Services. Submit your original birth certificate along with the passport copy. SAS will provide timely update of the status of your documents and let you know once the apostille process is completed. You can either visit the office or we deliver it to your home address.
A degree certificate apostille for Mauritius can be obtained by applying through the website of secure apostille services. Once you submit your degree certificate to SAS we will get following attestations:
- Notary attestation
- SDM Attestation
- MEA Attestation
- Apostille Attestation
A marriage certificate apostille for Mauritius is mandatory to visit Mauritius as a dependent of your spouse. Secure Apostille services can help you in getting an apostille for marriage certificate. Once you submit your documents, we will make an initial verification. Then following attestations are obtained:
- Notary attestation
- SDM Attestation
- MEA Attestation
- Apostille Attestation
To marry in Mauritius, a single status affidavit with an apostille is mandatory. Secure Apostille Services will help you in preparing the affidavit and getting an apostille on it. Initially you need to fill the affidavit with your personal details and get it notarized. Then, we will process it for apostille. Following are steps to get a single status certificate apostille:
- Notary Attestation
- SDM Attestation
- MEA Attestation
- MEA Apostille