Mozambique Embassy Attestation in India
Mozambique embassy attestation for Indian degrees, marksheets, experience certificates, birth and marriage certificates and company documents. Mozambique is not an apostille country, so after notary, SDM and MEA attestation the High Commission of Mozambique in New Delhi legalises each document. We manage the full chain and arrange Portuguese translations when asked.
What is Mozambique embassy attestation?
Mozambique embassy attestation is the legalisation that lets an Indian document be used before Mozambican ministries, employers, schools and notaries. Mozambique has not joined the Hague Apostille Convention, so the Ministry of External Affairs attests the document rather than apostilling it, and the High Commission of Mozambique in New Delhi then legalises the MEA stamp.
Mozambique has long-standing links with India through its Indian-origin community and trade, and more recently through Indian investment in coal, natural gas and agriculture. Our files come from Indian engineers and managers posted to Maputo and the provinces, from exporters of medicines, rice, vehicles and machinery, and from Mozambican students who studied in India. Translation into Portuguese is often part of the job.
Mozambique needs embassy attestation, not an apostille
Mozambique is not listed in the HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked October 2026). For that reason an Indian apostille is not accepted in Mozambique. The document must carry MEA attestation, which the Mozambique High Commission then legalises.
Personal and educational documents
- 1Notary (Delhi)The document or its true copy is notarised and names are checked against your passport.
- 2SDM attestationThe Sub-Divisional Magistrate in Delhi authenticates the notary’s signature.
- 3MEA attestationThe Ministry of External Affairs attests the SDM’s signature.
- 4Embassy legalisationThe High Commission of Mozambique in New Delhi adds its legalisation over the MEA attestation.
- 5Courier backReturned by Blue Dart or another secure courier, or collected from our office.
Commercial documents
- 1Chamber of CommerceInvoices, certificates of origin and company papers are attested by a recognised chamber.
- 2MEA attestationThe MEA attests the chamber’s signature.
- 3Embassy legalisationThe Mozambique High Commission stamps the MEA attestation for commercial use.
Mozambique embassy attestation: key facts
| Apostille accepted? | No. Mozambique is not a party to the Apostille Convention |
|---|---|
| Mission in India | High Commission of Mozambique, New Delhi |
| Chain in India | Notary → SDM (Delhi) → MEA attestation → Mozambique High Commission (commercial: Chamber of Commerce → MEA → High Commission) |
| Language in Mozambique | Portuguese is the official language; English documents often need a Portuguese translation |
| Who submits at the High Commission | We do; you only send or hand over the originals |
Who usually needs this for Mozambique
- Indian engineers, geologists and managers working on coal, gas, power and agriculture projects in Mozambique
- Indian exporters of pharmaceuticals, rice, vehicles and machinery whose Mozambican importer wants legalised documents
- Mozambican students and ITEC trainees returning home with Indian degrees and course certificates
- Indian companies opening a branch or subsidiary in Maputo that must legalise incorporation papers and board resolutions
Documents we attest for Mozambique
Each guide below explains the route for one document type.
Mozambique embassy attestation fees and time
| MEA stage, personal or educational document | Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 per document, all-inclusive (notary, SDM, Rs 50 MEA fee and service) |
|---|---|
| Embassy legalisation fee | Extra; set by the Mozambique High Commission and confirmed in your written quote |
| Commercial document | Chamber fee + MEA attestation + embassy fee, quoted in writing |
| Courier | Extra, both ways |
| Translation | Portuguese translation quoted by page |
The notary, SDM and MEA stages are completed within a few working days, and the Mozambique High Commission then takes its own processing time. Allow about 5 to 8 working days from receipt, plus courier days and any translation time, which we include in the written estimate.
Before you send documents for Mozambique
Send us
- Original documents, not laminated
- A copy of your passport
- The Mozambican office’s instruction on Portuguese translation: before or after legalisation, and whether it must be done in Mozambique
- Your return address and phone number
Watch out for
- Mozambique does not accept an apostille; request MEA attestation plus the High Commission stamp
- Ask early whether the Portuguese translation can be made in India or must be done by a translator in Mozambique
- Companies: board resolutions and powers of attorney for a Mozambican branch should name the company exactly as on its incorporation certificate
- Keep the spelling of names identical across the degree, the passport and the work permit forms
FAQs: Mozambique embassy attestation
Will Mozambique accept a document with an MEA apostille?
No. Mozambique is outside the Apostille Convention, so an apostille on its own will not be accepted. The MEA must attest your document, and the High Commission of Mozambique in New Delhi must then legalise it. We arrange the notary, SDM, MEA and High Commission stages for you.
How much does Mozambique embassy attestation cost?
We charge Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 per personal or educational document for the MEA stage, covering notary, SDM, the Rs 50 MEA fee and our service. The Mozambique High Commission’s fee is extra and is stated in your written quote, as are courier and translation charges.
Do my documents need to be translated into Portuguese?
Quite possibly. Portuguese is Mozambique’s official language, and ministries, notaries and employers there may well ask for a translation. INFINITYGRO arranges Portuguese translations priced per page. Check with the Mozambican office whether it accepts a translation made in India before we start.
How long should I allow for Mozambique?
Roughly 5 to 8 working days after the originals reach our Delhi office, with the High Commission’s processing taking most of that time. If you also need a Portuguese translation, allow a few extra days. Courier time is separate, and we give you a target date in writing.
Can you legalise documents for a company setting up in Mozambique?
Yes. Certificates of incorporation, memorandum and articles, board resolutions and powers of attorney are attested by a Chamber of Commerce, then by the MEA, and then legalised by the Mozambique High Commission. We quote every stage in writing and can arrange Portuguese translations alongside.
I am going to work on a project in Mozambique. Which papers are usually needed?
Employers generally ask for the degree, experience letters and sometimes a police clearance certificate for the work permit. The exact list depends on the employer and the Mozambican authority. Ask for it in writing and send it with your originals; we legalise only the documents named.
Can I bring my documents to your office?
Yes. You can drop them off at our office in New Ashok Nagar, Delhi, Monday to Saturday. If you live elsewhere, courier the originals to us. We do not pick up from homes. Once legalised, your papers travel back by Blue Dart or another secure courier.
Can a Mozambican student’s Indian degree be legalised?
Yes. Send the original degree, all marksheets or the transcript and a copy of the Mozambican passport. We complete notary, SDM and MEA attestation and the High Commission stamp, and we can arrange a Portuguese translation if the ministry at home wants one.
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Office: C – 5 A/2 New Ashok Nagar, Delhi – 110096 · Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
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Disclaimer: INFINITYGRO is a private document facilitation service, not the Ministry of External Affairs or the Mozambique High Commission. Apostilles and attestations are issued only by the MEA and the mission concerned. Rules and fees can change; check the requirements of the authority in Mozambique before applying.
Last reviewed: October 2026