Attestation & Apostille Charges
Attestation and apostille costs are made up of two parts: the government fee charged at each stage (Notary/HRD, MEA, Embassy, MOFA) and the service fee for handling, tracking, and doorstep pickup. Government fees are revised periodically by the respective departments, so we always confirm current charges before you commit — the ranges below are a general guide, not a fixed quote.
Check Exact Fees for Your Documents
Get an itemized fee breakdown for your state, document type & destination country.
How Attestation & Apostille Fees Are Calculated
Cost by Stage
Notary/Home Department/HRD attestation is generally the least expensive stage; MEA attestation adds a national-level fee; Embassy attestation fees vary significantly by country (Gulf embassies typically charge more than others); MOFA attestation is paid inside the destination country.
Cost by Document Type
Personal documents (birth, marriage) and educational documents (degree, diploma) are generally priced similarly at each stage, while commercial documents can carry additional Chamber of Commerce fees.
Cost by Country
Hague Convention countries (apostille route) are generally less expensive overall than non-Hague Gulf countries, since apostille skips the embassy attestation stage entirely.
Requesting an Accurate Quote
Because HRD Attestation Fees, UAE Attestation Fees, MOFA Attestation Cost, and Embassy Attestation Charges are each set independently and revised periodically, the fastest way to get an accurate total is to share your document type and destination country so we can confirm current fees for your specific case.
Attestation & Apostille Pricing FAQs
Why don't you list exact prices on this page?
Government fees at the Notary, HRD, MEA, and various embassies are revised periodically without much public notice, so we confirm current fees for your specific document and destination at the time of application rather than publishing numbers that could be out of date.
Is apostille cheaper than embassy attestation?
Generally yes, since apostille is a single MEA-issued certification and skips the embassy attestation stage required for non-Hague countries.
Do HRD Attestation Fees vary by state?
Yes — each state HRD department sets its own fee schedule, so HRD Attestation Fees depend on the state that issued your certificate.
How is UAE Attestation Fees different from other Gulf countries?
UAE Attestation Fees reflect the specific UAE Embassy and MOFA charges, which are set independently of Saudi, Qatar, Kuwait, or Oman fee schedules.
Does MOFA Attestation Cost get paid to you or directly to the government?
MOFA Attestation Cost is a government fee paid as part of the process inside the destination country; our service fee for coordinating the process is billed separately.
Are Embassy Attestation Charges refundable if my visa application is rejected?
Government fees are generally non-refundable once processing begins, regardless of the outcome of your separate visa application.
Is Birth Certificate Attestation Cost different from Degree Attestation Cost?
Both generally follow a similar fee structure at each stage, though small variations can exist by document type and state — we confirm exact current figures for your document.
Can I get a combined quote for multiple documents and stages?
Yes — we provide a consolidated quote covering all required stages for your specific document type and destination country.