South Sudan Embassy Attestation Fees 2026: Legalising Indian Papers for Juba
South Sudan Embassy Attestation is the legalisation stamp of the Embassy of the Republic of South Sudan in New Delhi, the last seal an Indian certificate gets, after MEA, before use in Juba.
Quick answer: South Sudan has not joined the Hague Apostille Convention; it is absent from the HCCH status table (October 2026). Indian papers therefore follow consular legalisation: a domestic check (State HRD, Home Department or SDM, or a Chamber of Commerce), MEA attestation, then legalisation by the South Sudan Embassy in New Delhi. English is official, so translation is rarely needed.
Last updated: October 2026.
What are the key facts about South Sudan Embassy Attestation?
South Sudan Embassy Attestation is three-layer consular legalisation, because Juba does not recognise the apostille.
| Point | South Sudan position |
|---|---|
| Hague Apostille status | Not a contracting state (HCCH, October 2026) |
| Order of stamps | Indian verifier, MEA, South Sudan Embassy |
| Mission in India | Embassy in New Delhi, opened August 2012 |
| Language | English; Indian English certificates need no translation |
| Time needed | About 6 to 25 working days by paper |
| Cheapest item | Police certificate, ₹1,000–₹1,500 plus embassy fee |
Unlike Mauritius or Seychelles, where an MEA apostille closes the file, South Sudan still expects its embassy stamp after MEA; apostille vs embassy attestation for South Sudan has one answer.
Who needs South Sudan Embassy Attestation?
Indians taking jobs or running businesses in South Sudan, South Sudanese graduates of Indian institutions and Indian exporters to Juba are the main users of South Sudan Embassy Attestation.
The MEA brief of January 2025 counts about 1,000 Indian nationals there. Many own hotels, supermarkets and borehole-drilling outfits in Juba; others work for UN agencies, NGOs, church missions and oil-field service firms. ONGC Videsh has invested about US$2 billion in oil across Sudan and South Sudan since 2003.
Also, 175 South Sudanese won ICCR scholarships in 2013–2024; their degrees need the same seal.
Which documents does a South Sudan work permit or dependent visa need?
A South Sudan work permit usually needs a legalised degree, experience letters and a police clearance certificate; a dependent visa needs a legalised marriage certificate and children's birth certificates.
Work visa and work permit
Foreign staff need an entry visa and a work permit from South Sudan's Ministry of Labour, arranged by the employer. The degree, experience letters and PCC prove qualification, practice and a clean record. South Sudan is an ECR country, so ECR passport holders also need eMigrate clearance.
Dependent visa for husband, wife and children
A dependent visa hangs on the worker's permit: the spouse is proved by the marriage certificate and each child by a birth certificate, all legalised.
How is degree certificate attestation for South Sudan completed?
Degree certificate attestation for South Sudan is completed by state education verification, MEA attestation and the embassy's legalisation. Papers we handle for Juba:
- B.Ed and D.El.Ed teaching qualifications
- GNM, B.Sc Nursing, MBBS and pharmacy degrees
- Engineering degrees and polytechnic diplomas
- Transcripts, provisional and Class 10/12 certificates
- Passport checkNames are matched first.
- NotarisationA notary certifies the copy the department keeps.
- Education departmentState HRD confirms the qualification, asking the university if needed.
- Ministry of External AffairsMEA attests over the state seal; no apostille is issued.
- Embassy legalisationThe mission legalises MEA's signature.
What is the process for marriage certificate attestation for South Sudan?
Marriage certificate attestation for South Sudan follows notary, Home Department or SDM verification, MEA and the embassy seal, in that order.
Marriage certificate
Spouse's dependent visa.
Birth certificate attestation for South Sudan
Each child's parentage and school enrolment.
PCC attestation for South Sudan
Passport Seva or RPO certificate: straight to MEA, then the embassy.
Experience certificate attestation for South Sudan
Years of service, on letterhead.
Other records
Single status affidavit, medical report, divorce or death certificate, power of attorney.
What does commercial document attestation for South Sudan involve?
Commercial document attestation for South Sudan involves Chamber of Commerce certification, MEA attestation and embassy legalisation.
India shipped about US$41.7 million of household goods, food, medicines and motorcycles there in 2023-24, much of it via Uganda, Kenya or the UAE. Commonly legalised:
- Certificate of Origin, commercial invoice, packing list
- COPP, GMP and free sale certificates for medicines
- Health and phytosanitary certificates for food
- Dealer agreement and letter of authorisation for two- and three-wheeler brands
- Certificate of incorporation, MOA, AOA and board resolution for a Juba branch
- Company power of attorney, GST, IEC and bank letters
- UN supply tender documents
Do documents need translation for South Sudan?
No, in most cases: English is South Sudan's official language, so English certificates are used as issued. Hindi or regional-language records need a certified English translation.
What are South Sudan embassy attestation fees in 2026?
South Sudan embassy attestation fees with INFINITYGRO start at ₹1,000–₹1,500 for a police certificate, plus the embassy's variable charge at cost.
| Document | Our price | Estimated working days |
|---|---|---|
| Police certificate (Passport Seva / RPO) | ₹1,000 – ₹1,500 + embassy fee | 6 – 10 |
| Birth certificate | From ₹1,500 + embassy fee | 9 – 16 |
| Marriage certificate | ₹1,500 – ₹2,500 + embassy fee | 9 – 16 |
| Degree, diploma | Quoted by state or university + embassy fee | 12 – 25 |
| Commercial documents | Quoted per document + embassy fee | 7 – 12 |
What do we need from you, and which mistakes slow a South Sudan file?
- Originals plus passport front and back pages
- Offer or NGO appointment letter
- Laminated certificates cannot take stamps
INFINITYGRO, C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi, collects anywhere in India. WhatsApp +91 85955 58517, phone +91 85120 89575.
Where is the South Sudan Embassy in New Delhi?
South Sudan's foreign ministry lists its New Delhi embassy at F-3/12, Vasant Vihar.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | F-3/12, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi 110057 |
| Telephone | +91 11 4015 9287 (as printed by the foreign ministry) |
| Official listing | https://mofaic.gov.ss/missions-abroad |
| Role in your file | Legalisation after MEA attestation |
Details checked October 2026; confirm timings with the mission before visiting. Private directories show an older Jonapur address, and no official email or website could be confirmed, so those are left out.
South Sudan Embassy Attestation: frequently asked questions
Does South Sudan accept an apostille from India?
No. South Sudan is not on the HCCH status table, so offices in Juba do not act on an MEA apostille. Documents need MEA attestation and then South Sudan Embassy legalisation.
How much is South Sudan Embassy Attestation?
₹1,000 to ₹1,500 for a police certificate and from ₹1,500 for a birth certificate, each plus the embassy's own fee. Degree and commercial charges are quoted after we see the paper.
How many working days does South Sudan Embassy Attestation need?
6 to 10 working days for a Passport Seva police certificate and 12 to 25 for a degree, mainly because state education verification is the slow stage.
Is degree attestation required for a South Sudan work permit?
Usually yes. Employers and NGOs applying to the Ministry of Labour commonly submit the legalised degree or diploma, experience letters and a police clearance certificate.
Can I take my family to South Sudan on a dependent visa?
Yes, generally, if your employer supports it. The file relies on a legalised marriage certificate for the spouse and legalised birth certificates for the children.
Do NGO and UN contractor staff need South Sudan Embassy Attestation?
Often yes. Staff hired by NGOs or UN contractors still need work permits, and employers ask for legalised qualifications. Personnel deployed directly by the UN may follow separate arrangements.
Do I need to translate Indian certificates for South Sudan?
No, usually not. English is the official language, so English certificates are accepted as they are; only Hindi or regional-language records need a certified English translation.
Is a Sudan Embassy stamp valid in South Sudan?
No. South Sudan has been independent since July 2011 and opened its own New Delhi embassy in 2012, so papers for Juba need that mission's legalisation.
Can a Passport Seva PCC go directly to MEA for South Sudan?
Yes. A Passport Seva or RPO police clearance needs no state verification; it goes to MEA and then the South Sudan Embassy, making it the fastest item.
What is the process for commercial document attestation for South Sudan?
Three stages: Chamber of Commerce, then MEA attestation, then South Sudan Embassy legalisation. Agreements and letters of authorisation are notarised first, and a signed covering letter goes with the file.
Which export documents do South Sudanese buyers want legalised?
Four main ones: the Certificate of Origin and invoice, COPP and GMP certificates for medicines, food health certificates, and dealer agreements for motorcycles and three-wheelers sold in Juba.
Do Indian workers for South Sudan need emigration clearance?
Yes, if they hold an ECR passport. South Sudan is an Emigration Check Required country, so eMigrate clearance is needed in addition to attesting the documents.