Indian documents for Germany: verification, not apostille
Germany is one of the few countries where an Indian apostille does not work. Germany objected to India joining the Apostille Convention, so German authorities verify Indian documents case by case instead. Knowing this before you start can save you time and fees.
- Apostille between India and Germany
- Not in force
- What German authorities do
- Verify documents case by case
- Who decides
- The German office handling your case
Why Indian documents are needed in Germany
- EU Blue Card and skilled-worker visas
- University admission and student visas
- Family reunion visas
- Marriage registration at a German registry office
Indian documents commonly needed for Germany
Getting your documents ready for Germany
Four steps, and you never stand in a government queue. Most documents are back with you in as little as 5 working days.
- 1
Send a photo
Share a clear photo of your document on WhatsApp with the destination country. We confirm the route, the timeline and the full cost.
- 2
We collect the original
Our team picks the document up from your home or office anywhere in Mumbai, or you drop it at our Santacruz (West) office.
- 3
Attestation and MEA apostille
We take it through notary, state or Chamber of Commerce attestation and the MEA, with an update on WhatsApp at every stage.
- 4
Scans, then delivery
You receive scans of the apostilled document first, then the original is delivered back to your door.
Germany apostille questions
No. Germany objected to India joining the Apostille Convention, and the objection has not been withdrawn. German authorities instead verify Indian public documents case by case when they consider it necessary.
No. According to the German missions in India, Germany does not legalise Indian public documents. Verification through the German missions takes the place of an apostille or legalisation.
We review the checklist from your German university, employer or registry office, confirm which documents need verification or translation, and help you get Indian documents in order before you apply.
Getting documents ready for Germany?
We reply with the exact route, the timeline and the full cost, before anything is collected.