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Applying for Document Attestation

Below are some point you need to take care while applying for Document Attestation

Document Attestation

The Consulate General attests/verifies/authenticates documents such as educational degrees, marriage certificate, single status certificate, birth certificate, death certificate, documents related to business, companies and other documents.


There are set requirements and fees for attesting a document at the Consulate General. If a document was issued in Afghanistan and attested by the Consulate Affairs Directorate of  Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan, this Consulate General attests the document without charging a fee.

If a document was issued by authorities in India, it should be attested by the Ministry of External Affairs of the issuing country before it gets attested by this Consulate General.

Applicants are required to write a request letter addressed to this Consulate General and outline the need for verifying/attesting/authenticating the document(s)

1- Original of the document(s) to be attested/verified/authenticated.

2- Copy of the document(s) to be attested/verified/authenticated.

3-Proof of Address in India. The applicant should make a copy of either his/her driver license OR Passport OR utility bill OR bank statement OR Adhaar Card OR RP (In case of an Afghan or foreign Citizen).

Processing Time

Document submitted for attestation will be attested within 24 hours of submission.

Application Form

You can download the application form from the following link.

Office Hours

Monday – Thursday

9:30 am - 4:30 pm

Closed

Saturday - Sunday

Office hours for submission of
applications: from 10:30AM to 3:00PM

Office hours for collection of the
documents: from 10:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on 022 2363 3777 and ask for visa section.

Charges for the Issuance and Verification of Documents

No.
Document Type
Asia Region (USD)
Other Regions (USD)
1
Issuance of Inheritance Certificate
200
300
2
Issuance of Power of Attorney
200
300
3
Issuance of Forgiveness/Waiver Certificate
150
150
4
Issuance of Marriage Certificate / Divorce Letter
50
50
5
Issuance of Executorship Certificate
75
75
6
Issuance of Legal Relationship Confession Certificate
75
75
7
Issuance of Celibacy Certificate
75
75
8
Issuance of Engagement Refusal Confession Certificate
75
75
9
Issuance of Attorney Dismissal Certificate
150
150
10
Issuance of Legal Relationship Certificate
75
75
11
Issuance of Birth Certificate
15
15
12
Issuance of Clearance Desk, Identification Certificate, Homeland Return Certificate, and other Miscellaneous Documents
10
10
Charges for Verification of Documents
No.
Document Type
Fee (USD)
1
Verification of Academic or Educational Documents of Afghan Nationals (documents not yet verified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Afghan Embassies)
10
2
Verification of Academic or Educational Documents of Foreign Nationals (documents not yet verified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs or Afghan Embassies)
50
3
Verification of Tourism and Pilgrimage Company Documents
150
4
Verification of Business or Customs Documents
170
5
Verification of Marriage-related Documents (Marriage, Divorce, Separation or Annulment)
50
6
Verification of Birth Certificates
15
7
Verification of Celibacy Certificates
75
8
Verification of Power of Attorney Documents
150
9
Verification of Citizenship Certificates
50
10
Verification of Inheritance Certificates
150
11
Verification of International Driving Permits and Translation of Domestic Driving Licences
100
12
Verification of Medical, Illness and Death Certificates
Free
13
Verification of Non-Criminal Record Documents
Free
14
Verification of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Documents
Free
15
Verification of Work Permits for Individuals
150
16
Verification of Miscellaneous Documents
10