Apostille Services for France

France joined the Hague Convention on 24th January 1965. Since then, all individuals traveling to France for education, work, business, or residence purposes must get their documents legalized through apostille services for France. An apostille ensures that your certificates are valid and recognized by the French authorities without the need for further embassy legalization.

What is Apostille for France?

An apostille is a special sticker issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India. It confirms that your document has been officially verified. Once the MEA places the apostille on your certificate, it becomes legally valid and accepted in France without the need for any further attestation.

Why Do You Need Apostille for France?

If you are planning to go to France for:

  • Higher Education (student visa, university or Collage admission)
  • Employment (work visa, job contracts)
  • Business & Trade (company registration, Open Bank account)
  • Residency or Family Long Stay (marriage, birth, or dependent visas)

…you must have your Indian-issued documents apostilled. Without it, your paperwork may be get delay or rejected by French authorities.

Documents Required for Apostille for France

You do not need to submit all the documents listed below. The requirement depends on your purpose of travel (study, job, business, or residence).

1. Personal Documents (for family, visa, or migration purposes)

  • Birth Certificate
  • Marriage Certificate
  • Divorce Certificate
  • Medical Certificate

2. Educational Documents (for higher studies or jobs)

  • Degree Certificate
  • Diploma / PG Diploma
  • School Leaving / Transfer Certificate
  • Mark Sheets

3. Commercial Documents (for business or company-related work)

  • Power of Attorney
  • Certificate of Incorporation
  • Memorandum of Association
  • Company Agreements
  • Board Resolutions

👉 Note: You only need to apostille the documents relevant to your purpose. For example:

  • Students → Degree, Diploma, Mark sheets.
  • Job seekers → Educational certificates + Experience Certificates
  • Family visa / PR → Birth or Marriage certificate.
  • Business → Commercial/company documents.

Process of Apostille for France

The procedure depends on the type of document:

  • Notary Verification – Local notary validates the document’s originality.
  • State Level Authentication –
    1. HRD Department for educational certificates
    2. Home Department / SDM for personal certificates
    3. Chamber of Commerce for commercial documents
  • MEA Apostille –Ministry of External Affairs attaches the apostille sticker/seal, making the document valid in France.

How Long Does France Apostille Take?

On average, the apostille process for France takes about 5–7 working days after we receive your documents at our office.

Why Choose ND Universal for Apostille Services for France?

  • More than 8 years of expertise in attestation & apostille
  • Doorstep document collection & delivery
  • Trusted by students, professionals, and corporates
  • Quick turnaround time with complete transparency
  • Customer support available 24×7

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