Egypt Embassy Attestation from India
Egypt is not an Apostille partner of India, so an Indian document needs Egypt embassy attestation before Egyptian offices will rely on it. The chain runs through a state department or Chamber of Commerce, then the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and ends with the Embassy of Egypt in New Delhi. An MEA apostille alone will not be accepted.
By the INFINITYGRO documentation teamUpdated Facts checked against MEA and HCCH
Documents from India for Egypt
Why can't I use an apostille for Egypt? Egypt is not a party to the Hague Apostille Convention, so it does not accept apostilles. Indian documents for Egypt follow the legalization chain instead: state or Chamber of Commerce verification, MEA attestation, and then Egypt embassy attestation in New Delhi. Arabic translation is commonly needed for use in Egypt, especially for official filings and commercial registrations.
The most common Egypt mistake: an apostille
Many people get an MEA apostille out of habit and post it to Egypt. Egyptian offices return it, because Egypt is outside the Apostille Convention. The document then has to go back through MEA for normal attestation and on to the embassy.
If your paper already carries an apostille, tell us before sending. We can advise whether a fresh attestation is needed.
Key facts
| Route | Legalization chain, no apostille |
|---|---|
| Step 1 | State Education / Home department, Notary and SDM, or Chamber of Commerce |
| Step 2 | MEA attestation (free government service) |
| Step 3 | Embassy of Egypt, New Delhi |
| Language | Arabic |
| Typical users | Exporters, engineers, teachers, medical staff, students |
| Embassy fees | Set by the embassy; higher for commercial papers |
Egypt embassy attestation, step by step
- Home-state verification. Degrees go to the state education department. Birth, marriage and similar records go to the state Home or GAD department, or a notary and SDM where the state permits.
- Chamber of Commerce for invoices, certificates of origin and company papers.
- MEA attestation through an authorised outsourced centre.
- Embassy of Egypt in New Delhi legalizes the MEA stamp.
Our embassy attestation service page explains how we handle the embassy stage.
Export documents for Egyptian buyers
Egypt is a market for Indian rice, meat, spices, chemicals and engineering goods. Egyptian importers and banks often ask for legalized commercial invoices and certificates of origin, and sometimes for health or phytosanitary certificates.
Every paper in the set should match: consignee name, invoice number, quantities and description. A mismatch is the main reason a shipment's documents bounce. See certificate of origin attestation and our commercial documents guide.
Arabic translation
Arabic is the official language in Egypt. Contracts, company documents and civil records filed with Egyptian authorities are often needed in Arabic. INFINITYGRO arranges certified Arabic translation in India. Ask the receiving party whether they also want the translation itself attested. See our translation service.
Family and personal records
Indians who marry Egyptian nationals, or who move to Egypt with a spouse and children, need civil records that Egyptian offices will trust. The usual ones are the birth certificate, the marriage certificate and, for some applications, a police clearance or a single status declaration.
These start with the state department in the state that issued them. A marriage registered in Delhi is verified through Delhi, a birth registered in Kerala through Kerala, and so on. Where a family has records from more than one state, the timeline depends on the slowest state. See marriage certificate attestation.
Degrees for jobs and study in Egypt
Engineers, teachers and healthcare staff hired in Egypt usually need their degree attested. Students going to Egyptian universities need school or college certificates. The education department of the state where the university or board sits must verify them first, so a Delhi agency still needs your original sent to that state's process.
Company documents and agency appointments
Indian firms that appoint an Egyptian agent, register products or bid in tenders are often asked for legalized company papers. Typical examples are the certificate of incorporation, a board resolution authorising the signatory, a power of attorney and an agency agreement.
These should be signed by the authorised signatory, on letterhead where relevant, and notarised before the Chamber of Commerce step. A document signed by someone without authority can be refused at the chamber or the embassy, so check the board resolution covers the person signing.
What to send us
- Original documents, unlaminated
- Passport copy of the holder
- For export papers, the full set signed and stamped by the authorised signatory
- A note saying the documents are for Egypt
Clients outside Delhi courier documents in. We return them by Blue Dart or a similar tracked courier.
Document guides for Egypt
The same route applies to most documents; each guide covers what to send and the common mistakes.
What the stamps look like
Click any sample to enlarge. Personal details are masked.
Egypt FAQs
Does Egypt accept apostilled Indian documents?
No. Egypt is not a party to the Apostille Convention. You need MEA attestation followed by Egypt embassy attestation.
Is MEA attestation free?
Yes, MEA does not charge a government fee for normal attestation. Chamber and embassy fees are separate.
What does the Egyptian Embassy charge?
The embassy sets its own fees, and they are usually higher for commercial documents. We confirm the current fee in our written quote.
Can the embassy attest a photocopy?
Usually the original or a properly certified copy goes through the chain. Plain photocopies are not accepted.
Is a further step needed after arrival in Egypt?
Some Egyptian offices ask for local authentication. Check with the receiving office before your document travels.
Can you attest a shipping set for Egypt?
Yes. Send the invoice, packing list and certificate of origin together so we can check they match.
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No country matches. Call us: we handle most embassies in New Delhi.
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Sending documents to Egypt?
WhatsApp a photo of the document and tell us its use. We reply with the route and a written quote.