What is MEA Attestation?
MEA Attestation refers to the official process of validating documents by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India. It confirms the authenticity of your personal, educational, or commercial documents before they are submitted to a foreign country for purposes like employment, higher education, migration, or business.
Why is MEA Attestation Important?
- Global Acceptance of Indian Documents
Ensures your Indian-issued documents are recognized and accepted by foreign governments, universities, employers, and legal bodies.- Mandatory for Visa Processing
Essential for processing employment, student, dependent, or residency visas in many countries.- Required for Higher Education Abroad
Universities and credential evaluation bodies often need attested educational certificates.- Proof of Document Authenticity
Confirms that your documents are genuine and issued by a recognized authority in India.- Needed for Professional Licensing
Healthcare professionals (like nurses, doctors) need MEA attestation for licensing exams or registrations abroad (e.g., NMC UK, NCLEX, HAAD, MOH).- Legal Use in Foreign Countries
Allows you to legally use personal documents like birth, marriage, or police clearance certificates in another country.