Maldives Embassy Attestation Fees 2026: Teachers, Health Workers and Resort Staff
Maldives Embassy Attestation is the consular legalisation by the Maldivian High Commission that employers in Malé, island councils, hospitals and resorts rely on before they accept an Indian certificate. Indian teachers, doctors, nurses, accountants, chefs and construction crews make up one of the largest expatriate groups in the islands.
In brief: The Maldives has not joined the Hague Apostille Convention; it does not appear on the HCCH status table (checked October 2026). Indian documents are therefore verified by the state or a Chamber of Commerce, attested by the Ministry of External Affairs, and legalised by the High Commission of the Republic of Maldives, New Delhi. English papers are generally accepted.
Why do Maldivian employers ask for Maldives Embassy Attestation?
Hiring a foreigner in the Maldives means filing a work permit through the government's Xpat system, and the sponsor carries the risk if a qualification later turns out to be false. Legalised certificates give the Maldivian side a checkable trail: an Indian state or Chamber, then MEA, then their own mission in New Delhi.
Apostille or not? We looked up the HCCH status table of the 1961 Apostille Convention: the Maldives is not a contracting party. An MEA apostille alone will not satisfy a Maldivian office, so the High Commission legalisation route applies to every category of document.
Who in India needs papers legalised for the Maldives?
Teachers and lecturers
Schools across the atolls recruit Indian subject teachers, and colleges hire lecturers. The B.Ed., degree and postgraduate certificates, plus a teaching experience letter, form the core of the file, and a clean police report is commonly requested.
Doctors, nurses and paramedical staff
Hospitals in Malé and regional health centres depend heavily on Indian clinicians. Registration with Maldivian medical and nursing councils builds on legalised degrees, internship and council certificates from India, and a work permit medical report is part of the Xpat process.
Resort, construction and office workers
Chefs, front-office staff, spa therapists, engineers, accountants and site workers employed by resorts and contractors legalise diplomas, hotel management certificates and service letters.
Degree certificate attestation for Maldives
Papers we commonly process for Maldivian employers and institutions:
- B.Ed., M.Ed., B.A., B.Sc. and M.A. certificates for teaching posts
- MBBS, MD, MS and specialist diplomas with internship certificates
- B.Sc. Nursing, GNM and paramedical diplomas
- Hotel management and culinary diplomas for resort jobs
- B.Com and CA-related certificates for accountants
- Marksheets, transcripts and Class 10 or 12 certificates where listed by the employer
- NotarisationA notary public signs the certificate so the state office can accept it.
- State education verificationThe HRD or education department of the issuing state confirms the qualification, occasionally after checking with the university.
- Ministry of External AffairsMEA places its attestation over the state verification.
- Maldivian High CommissionThe consular desk of the High Commission of the Maldives in New Delhi legalises the document.
Recognition of the qualification inside the Maldives is a separate decision taken by Maldivian bodies such as the Maldives Qualifications Authority or the relevant professional council.
Marriage certificate attestation for Maldives and other personal papers
Personal documents start with a notary, then pass through the Home Department of the issuing state or an SDM, then MEA and the Maldivian mission. Typical requests include:
- Marriage certificate attestation for Maldives, so a spouse can be sponsored as a dependant
- Birth certificate attestation for Maldives, for children joining a parent and enrolling in school
- PCC attestation for Maldives: a certificate from Passport Seva or an RPO goes directly to MEA
- Experience certificate attestation for Maldives, especially teaching and hospital service letters
- Medical fitness certificate, single-status affidavit, divorce decree, death certificate and power of attorney
Commercial document attestation for Maldives
India is one of the islands' main suppliers, sending rice, wheat flour, sugar, eggs, onions, potatoes, stone aggregates and river sand under special bilateral arrangements, along with medicines and building materials. Maldivian importers and authorities may want these legalised:
- Certificate of Origin and commercial invoice with matching quantities
- Health certificate or phytosanitary certificate for food consignments
- COPP, GMP and Free Sale Certificate for medicines registered with the Maldives Food and Drug Authority
- Supply contract, agency agreement and letter of authorisation
- Certificate of incorporation, board resolution and company power of attorney for tenders and project bids
- Packing list and test reports for construction materials
Trade papers move from the exporter's signed letterhead to a notary where needed, then the Chamber of Commerce, MEA attestation and finally the High Commission of the Maldives.
Maldives Embassy Attestation fees and timelines
| Document | Our charge, all-inclusive | Approx. working days |
|---|---|---|
| Police clearance (Passport Seva / RPO) | ₹1,000 – ₹1,500 + mission fee | 8 – 12 |
| Birth certificate | From ₹1,500 + mission fee | 10 – 18 |
| Marriage certificate | ₹1,500 – ₹2,500 + mission fee | 10 – 18 |
| Degree, diploma, transcripts | Quoted by state/university | 15 – 30 |
| Commercial documents | Quoted per document | 7 – 12 |
The Maldivian mission's fee varies with the document and is built into the quote we send you. Day counts are estimates, not promises.
Getting your Maldives file right
- Originals in good condition, never laminated
- Passport copy and, if issued, the work permit or job offer
- Medical and nursing council registration for health staff
- Exporter letterheads signed and sealed, with signatory ID
Dhivehi, written in the Thaana script, is the national language, but English is used across government, education and the resort industry, so translation of Indian documents is seldom needed. Ask your sponsor if a particular office insists on Dhivehi.
- Sending a teaching letter without the school's registration details or seal
- Names on the B.Ed. and the passport that do not match
- Leaving the degree for last when the employer's Xpat deadline is near
Why INFINITYGRO for Maldives Embassy Attestation
We know what Maldivian schools, hospitals and resorts ask for, and we take the documents through each office on your behalf. Pickup and delivery cover all of India from our Delhi base at C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, with progress shared on WhatsApp at +91 85955 58517 or +91 85120 89575.
High Commission of the Maldives in New Delhi: contacts
| Mission | High Commission of the Republic of Maldives, New Delhi |
|---|---|
| Address | C-6/11, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057 |
| Telephone | +91 99100 40786 |
| Delhi.mission@foreign.gov.mv | |
| Hours | Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Official website | https://2026.mdvmission.gov.mv/in (Maldives missions portal); Ministry of Foreign Affairs: https://foreign.gov.mv |
Details checked October 2026; confirm timings with the mission before visiting. We file and collect documents for you, so a personal visit is rarely necessary.
Maldives attestation: common questions
Is the Maldives a member of the Apostille Convention?
No. The Maldives is not listed on the HCCH status table for the 1961 Apostille Convention. Indian documents therefore need MEA attestation followed by legalisation at the High Commission of the Maldives in New Delhi.
What is the route for Maldives Embassy Attestation of a degree?
The degree is notarised, verified by the education or HRD department of the issuing state, attested by the Ministry of External Affairs, and then legalised by the Maldivian High Commission in New Delhi.
What are the Maldives embassy attestation fees?
Our charges begin at ₹1,000 to ₹1,500 for a Passport Seva PCC, from ₹1,500 for a birth certificate and ₹1,500 to ₹2,500 for a marriage certificate, plus the mission fee. Degrees and commercial papers are quoted separately.
How long does degree certificate attestation for Maldives take?
Usually 15 to 30 working days, depending on the state. Verification by the education department is the slowest stage; MEA and the High Commission tend to move faster once that is done.
Do Indian teachers need attested certificates for the Maldives?
Yes, in most cases. Schools and the education authorities usually ask for legalised degree and B.Ed. certificates and an experience letter before the work permit is processed through the Xpat system.
Is marriage certificate attestation for Maldives required to bring my wife?
Generally yes. A legalised marriage certificate is the standard proof for sponsoring a spouse as a dependant, and children need legalised birth certificates. Your employer will confirm the exact list.
Will I need a Dhivehi translation?
Seldom. English is widely used in Maldivian government offices, schools, hospitals and resorts, so legalised English documents are usually accepted. If an office asks for Dhivehi, arrange it locally after legalisation.
Can my PCC go directly to MEA for the Maldives?
Yes, if it was issued by Passport Seva or a Regional Passport Office. A police certificate from a district or state police office needs Home Department attestation before MEA and the High Commission.
What do doctors and nurses need for the Maldives?
Typically the legalised degree, internship completion certificate, council registration and experience letters, plus a medical report for the work permit. Maldivian councils then decide on registration separately.
Which export documents are legalised for the Maldives?
Certificates of origin, invoices, health and phytosanitary certificates for food, COPP and free sale certificates for medicines, supply contracts, powers of attorney and company records, after Chamber of Commerce and MEA stamps.