Bahamas Embassy Attestation Fees 2026: Apostille for Nassau Banks, Freeport Jobs and Island Weddings
Our Bahamas files fall into three groups: Indian promoters opening accounts or companies through a Nassau registered agent, professionals taking hospitality, medical or finance roles, and couples marrying on the islands.
In one paragraph: The Commonwealth of The Bahamas has applied the Hague Apostille Convention since 1973, so Indian documents need the MEA apostille, not a Bahamian mission stamp. Company records pass through a Chamber of Commerce first; degrees through state verification; birth and marriage certificates through the SDM or Home Department. English is the official language, so no translation is required.
Who needs Bahamas Embassy Attestation for Indian documents
The Bahamas has no embassy in India, which leaves many applicants wondering where their papers should be stamped. The answer is that nothing needs to be stamped by a Bahamian office at all: the Apostille Convention lets the Ministry of External Affairs certify the document and the Bahamas accepts that certificate.
Corporate clients
International business companies, trusts and bank accounts in Nassau need certified, apostilled company records and director KYC.
Work permit holders
Bahamian employers apply to the Department of Immigration; the file normally contains your qualifications and a police record.
Families
A permit holder bringing a spouse and children shows the relationship with apostilled marriage and birth certificates.
Couples
Destination weddings at resorts in Nassau, Exuma or Eleuthera require proof of identity and marital status.
Commercial document attestation for the Bahamas
Bahamian banks and licensed registered agents operate under strict due-diligence rules, so they rarely accept a plain photocopy of an Indian company record. They usually ask for a certified copy carrying an apostille. India's exports to the Bahamas are modest (pharmaceuticals, garments, rice and engineering goods), so most of our commercial work here is about structures and accounts rather than shipments.
- Certificate of incorporation and recent ROC company master data
- Memorandum and Articles of Association
- Board resolution authorising the account opening or share subscription
- Specimen signature list and letter of authorisation for signatories
- Company power of attorney in favour of a Bahamian agent or lawyer
- Audited financial statements and bank reference letters
- GST registration and IEC where a Bahamian buyer requests them
- Certificate of Origin, invoice and packing list for actual shipments
- Certified passport and address proof of directors and beneficial owners
- CertificationA practising company secretary or notary certifies each copy as true to the original.
- Chamber attestationA recognised Indian Chamber of Commerce attests the certified copy.
- MEA apostilleThe Ministry of External Affairs issues the apostille certificate.
- DispatchWe return the set to you in India or courier it straight to your agent in Nassau.
Degree certificate attestation for the Bahamas
Hospitality managers, chefs, nurses, doctors, accountants and IT staff are the Indians most often hired on Bahamian work permits. Employers typically want the highest qualification apostilled; health regulators may also ask for transcripts and registration certificates. Diplomas, degrees, provisional certificates, marksheets and professional council registrations can all be processed. The route is notary, state education department or university verification, then the MEA apostille.
Police record, marriage and birth certificates
The Department of Immigration generally wants a police certificate from the country where you have lived; a Passport Seva PCC is apostilled directly by MEA. Marriage and birth certificates, divorce decrees, single status affidavits, experience certificates and medical certificates are notarised, authenticated by the SDM or state Home Department and then apostilled.
For a wedding in the Bahamas, couples usually apply for a marriage licence through the Registrar General's Department. Indians are typically asked for proof of single status; a notarised and apostilled bachelorhood or spinsterhood affidavit covers this. Confirm the latest list with your wedding planner, because licence requirements are set locally.
Bahamas embassy attestation fees
| Item | Price | What is included |
|---|---|---|
| PCC from Passport Seva | ₹1,000 – ₹1,500 | MEA apostille, courier |
| Birth certificate | From ₹1,500 | Notary, SDM, apostille |
| Marriage certificate | ₹1,500 – ₹2,500 | Notary, SDM or Home Dept, apostille |
| Degree or diploma | Quoted by state/university | Verification + apostille |
| Company documents | Quoted per document | Certification, Chamber, apostille |
No Bahamian government fee is collected in India. International courier to the Bahamas is quoted separately.
Bahamas Embassy Attestation turnaround and checklist
Expect roughly 2–3 working days for a PCC, 3–6 for civil records via SDM, 5–8 for a typical company set and 7–20 for degrees, depending on the state. Send originals (or certified copies for company papers), passport copies of every signatory, the bank's or agent's own checklist and the delivery address.
- Bank checklists often specify how recent a document must be; order a fresh master data print rather than reusing an old one.
- Make sure the director names on the resolution match the ROC record.
- Avoid laminated or torn certificates; the apostille cannot be fixed to them.
- Keep a scanned set: Bahamian agents often request a preview by email before the courier arrives.
Working with INFINITYGRO
We have prepared apostilled KYC sets for Bahamian banks and agents for years and understand how certification wording affects acceptance. Documents are collected across India and handled from our Delhi office at C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar. WhatsApp +91 85955 58517 or +91 85120 89575.
Bahamas Embassy Attestation and apostille questions
Is there a Bahamas embassy in India that attests documents?
No. The Bahamas does not keep an embassy in India and does not need one for this purpose, because it is a member of the Apostille Convention. The MEA apostille is the complete legalisation for Bahamian use.
What does a Nassau bank need from an Indian company?
Typically apostilled certified copies of the incorporation certificate, MOA and AOA, a board resolution for the account, the authorised signatory list and KYC of directors and beneficial owners. Each bank publishes its own list, so share it with us.
Can certified copies be apostilled instead of originals?
Yes. Company records are usually certified by a company secretary or notary, attested by a Chamber of Commerce and then apostilled by MEA. Educational and civil records generally use the original document.
Do Bahamian authorities require a translation?
No. English is the official language of the Bahamas, and Indian documents in English are accepted as issued. Only papers in a regional Indian language would need an English translation.
How much does a PCC apostille for the Bahamas cost?
₹1,000 to ₹1,500, including the MEA apostille and domestic courier. A PCC from a Passport Seva Kendra goes directly to MEA and is usually ready in two to three working days.
Which degree documents does a Bahamian employer usually want?
The highest qualification is the minimum. Nurses and doctors may also need transcripts and council registration, and hotel managers sometimes add diplomas from hospitality institutes. All are verified by the state and then apostilled.
Can we get married in the Bahamas with Indian papers?
Yes, many couples do. You normally need passports and proof that you are free to marry; an apostilled single status affidavit works for Indian nationals. Divorced partners also show an apostilled decree.
Can you courier finished documents directly to the Bahamas?
Yes. We send the apostilled set by international courier to your agent, bank or lawyer in Nassau or Freeport and share tracking details, so you do not have to handle the papers yourself.
How long does a full company KYC set take?
Usually five to eight working days from receipt of certified copies, depending on the number of documents and Chamber workload. Urgent sets can sometimes be prioritised; ask us before you book appointments.
Does a family member need separate apostilles?
Yes. Each document is apostilled individually, so a spouse's marriage certificate and every child's birth certificate carry their own apostille. One payment covers the full family set in our quote.