Tunisia Embassy Attestation in India
Tunisia embassy attestation for degrees, marksheets, birth and marriage certificates and business papers. Since 2018 Tunisia has applied the Hague Apostille Convention with India, so the MEA apostille replaces the embassy stamp. We arrange notary, SDM and the apostille in Delhi and return your documents by Blue Dart.
Does Tunisia need embassy attestation or an apostille?
Tunisia embassy attestation is what most people search for, but for Tunisia the step that actually matters is the MEA apostille. Tunisia joined the Apostille Convention, and the Convention has been in force between Tunisia and India since 30 March 2018. A document apostilled by the Ministry of External Affairs is accepted in Tunisia without a further stamp from the Embassy of Tunisia in New Delhi.
We see Tunisia files from Indian engineers and managers posted to projects there, from Tunisian researchers and scholarship holders finishing courses in India, and from exporters of vehicles, machinery, cotton and rice. Personal and educational documents pass through a notary and the SDM in Delhi before the apostille; commercial papers go to a Chamber of Commerce first.
Tunisia accepts the MEA apostille
Tunisia acceded to the Apostille Convention on 10 July 2017 and it entered into force there on 30 March 2018 (HCCH status table, checked October 2026). Germany, Austria and Greece objected to the accession and Belgium later withdrew its objection, but India raised none, so the Convention operates between India and Tunisia.
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 apostilleThe Ministry of External Affairs fixes the apostille sticker. No embassy step is needed for Tunisia.
- 4Courier 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 apostilleThe MEA apostilles the chamber’s signature.
- 3DispatchWe return the set to you or send it to your buyer or partner in Tunisia.
Tunisia apostille and attestation: key facts
| Apostille accepted? | Yes. In force between India and Tunisia since 30 March 2018 |
|---|---|
| Mission in India | Embassy of Tunisia, New Delhi (set up in 1981); not needed for apostilled documents |
| Chain in India | Notary → SDM (Delhi) → MEA apostille (commercial: Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille) |
| Languages in Tunisia | Arabic is the official language; French is widely used in business and administration |
| Who submits at the MEA | We do, through the Delhi route; you do not need to visit |
Who usually needs this for Tunisia
- Indian engineers, technicians and managers joining industrial or infrastructure projects in Tunisia
- Tunisian researchers and scholarship holders taking Indian degrees or fellowship certificates home
- Indian exporters of automobiles, electrical equipment, cotton, rice and spices whose Tunisian importer wants apostilled papers
- Indian nationals marrying in Tunisia or registering there a child born in India
Documents we apostille for Tunisia
Pick your document to see what we need from you.
Tunisia embassy attestation fees and time
| MEA apostille, personal or educational document | Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500 per document, all-inclusive (notary, SDM, Rs 50 MEA fee and service) |
|---|---|
| Commercial document | Chamber fee + MEA apostille, quoted in writing |
| Embassy fee | None for most documents: Tunisia accepts the apostille |
| Courier | Extra, both ways |
| Translation | Arabic or French translation quoted by page |
Because no embassy step is involved, the notary, SDM and MEA apostille stages usually finish in 2 to 3 working days once the originals reach our office. Courier time is added on top, and we confirm the return date in writing.
Before you send documents for Tunisia
Send us
- Original documents, not laminated
- A copy of your passport
- Any instruction from the Tunisian authority on whether it wants an Arabic or French translation
- Your return address and phone number
Watch out for
- Ask whether the Tunisian office wants the translation attached after the apostille or wants the translation itself apostilled
- Spell your name exactly as in your passport; French transliterations on Tunisian forms often differ
- A legalisation stamp from the Tunisian Embassy is not normally needed once the MEA apostille is on the document
- Exporters: tell us whether the buyer wants the certificate of origin, the invoice or both apostilled
Tunisia Embassy Attestation in India: real sample
A real document from our files, with personal details hidden. Check the stamps on your own document against it.
FAQs: Tunisia embassy attestation
Is the Tunisian Embassy stamp needed after the MEA apostille?
Not normally. Tunisia applies the Hague Apostille Convention with India, so the apostille issued by the Ministry of External Affairs is enough for Tunisian authorities. The Embassy of Tunisia in New Delhi does not have to legalise an apostilled document. If a Tunisian office tells you otherwise, send us its request and we will check.
Since when does Tunisia accept apostilles from India?
The Convention entered into force for Tunisia on 30 March 2018, according to the HCCH status table. India did not object to Tunisia’s accession, so Indian apostilles have been valid there from that date. Older advice telling you to visit the Tunisian Embassy dates from before 2018.
What is the fee for a Tunisia apostille?
Our all-inclusive charge for a personal or educational document is Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,500. It covers notary, SDM attestation, the Rs 50 MEA fee and our service. Courier is extra. Commercial documents add a Chamber of Commerce fee and are quoted in writing.
Do Tunisian authorities need my documents in Arabic or French?
Many Tunisian offices work in Arabic, and French is widely used too, so a translation is often requested. INFINITYGRO arranges Arabic and French translations, priced per page. Check with the receiving office whether the translation should be done before or after the apostille.
Can you apostille my Indian degree for a job in Tunisia?
Yes. Send the original degree, the marksheets and a passport copy. We arrange notary and SDM attestation in Delhi, then the MEA apostille, and courier the documents back. The usual time is 2 to 3 working days after they reach us, plus courier.
How are export documents handled for Tunisia?
A Chamber of Commerce first certifies the invoice, certificate of origin or company document. The MEA then apostilles the chamber’s signature. No step at the Tunisian Embassy is required. We give you the chamber and MEA costs in a written quote before starting.
I am a Tunisian researcher in India. Can my fellowship certificate be apostilled?
Usually yes, if it was issued by an Indian university or recognised institution. Send us a scan first so we can check whether it can go through the notary and SDM route, then courier the original. We return it apostilled and ready for use in Tunisia.
Can I hand over my documents in person?
Yes, you can bring them to our office in New Ashok Nagar, Delhi, Monday to Saturday. Clients outside Delhi courier the originals to us. There is no home pickup. We send the apostilled documents back by Blue Dart or another secure courier.
Official links for Tunisia
Get your documents ready for Tunisia
WhatsApp photos of your documents and say what they are for. We confirm the route, time and total in writing.
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 Embassy of Tunisia. 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 Tunisia before applying.
Last reviewed: October 2026