Type of Document

A) Documents issued by the Government of India primarily qualify for attestation by the Embassy of India (Indian passport, Adhar card, Pan card, Driving License, OCI Card) Other documents could be attested only for signature (qualifying as Signature Attestation service.

B) Birth/Death/Marriage/Educational Certificates etc. issued by authorities in India need to be apostilled in India (for details, please visit Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India web link: http://mea.gov.in/apostille.htm) if they are to be presented before the authorities in the Netherlands or before the authorities of the countries that are members of the Hague 'Apostille' Convention of 1961. The Embassy does not attest the genuineness of any document issued by authorities in India.

C) Foreign public documents, after attestation by their respective Diplomatic Mission, do not need further attestation by the Embassy or the Ministry of External Affairs.

How to apply

i)  Fill up the form online Miscellaneous form

ii)Take a printout of the online filled in form. The form should be duly signed with photographs and necessary documents (please visit check list for documentation)

iii) Book an appointment (link)

iv) Book prepaid airway bill with POST/Courier service in the Netherlands for receiving processed documents. This should be submitted along with an A4 size self-addressed envelope 

v)  Submit application for Passport alongwith necessary documents and prepaid A4 size self-addressed envelope at Embassy of India in The Hague (Buitenrustweg 2, 2517KD, The Hague

Fees

€10.00 (payable by debit card (PIN). Cash is accepted as an exception if exact amount is tendered).

Processing Time

Minimum 4 -6 working days from date of receipt of application at the Embassy.