Apostille Passport in Chennai: Apostille for Passport Copies and Related Documents

 

Can a passport be apostilled?

Your passport itself is not usually apostilled, because you need to keep using it. Instead, a notarised copy of the passport is apostilled by the MEA when a foreign authority asks for proof of identity or nationality.

apostille.net.in arranges passport copy notarisation and apostille for people across Chennai and its suburbs, along with any related documents.

Need a Passport Copy Apostille in Chennai?

Tell us which country and authority asked for it, and share the exact requirement. We will confirm whether a notarised passport copy will meet it.

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Each MEA apostille carries a unique number that the receiving authority abroad can verify.

Apostille or attestation: which one do you need?

Hague Convention countries need an apostille, not embassy attestation. Embassy attestation is used for countries outside the Hague Convention. A few member countries, such as Germany and mainland China, do not accept apostilles from India and follow their own rules.

	Apostille	Embassy Attestation
Used for	Hague Convention countries that accept Indian apostilles, such as France, Italy, Spain and Australia	Non-member countries, such as the UAE, Qatar and Kuwait
Final authority	MEA, Government of India	Embassy of the destination country, after MEA attestation
Embassy visit needed	No	Yes

When is a passport copy apostille needed?

Common situations include:

• Opening bank accounts or companies abroad: to prove identity.
• Property and legal matters: with powers of attorney.
• Marriage abroad: some registry offices ask for an apostilled passport copy.
• Name or identity confirmation: alongside affidavits.

Document	Usual steps
Passport copy	Notarised copy, then MEA apostille or as required
Passport with affidavit	Notarised affidavit, state authentication, MEA apostille
PCC from Passport Office	MEA apostille directly

What you need to provide

Original passport. For the notary to compare with the copy.

Copy pages. The pages the authority asked for, usually first and last pages.

Destination details. The country and authority.

Step-by-step passport copy apostille process from Chennai

• Requirement check. We confirm exactly which pages and format the authority needs.
• Notarisation. The copy is notarised against the original passport.
• Authentication. Further authentication is done if required for the document.
• MEA apostille. The notarised copy is submitted to the Ministry of External Affairs.
• Return. You collect it, or we courier it back.

How to submit your documents from Chennai

You can start the process in three ways:

Submit at our office: bring your originals for checking and submission.

By courier: send your documents from anywhere in Chennai and its suburbs, including Tambaram, Velachery, Anna Nagar, Ambattur, Porur, Avadi and the OMR corridor, or from Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram and Tiruvallur districts and outside Tamil Nadu.

Online first: share scans by WhatsApp or email for a free check, then send the originals. The apostilled documents are couriered back to your address.

When sending by courier, use a tracked service, keep photocopies for yourself and pack certificates flat so they don't fold or tear.

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How long does a passport copy apostille take?

Usually a few working days after notarisation. We give you a realistic timeline after checking the requirement.

Common mistakes with passport apostille

Sending the original passport abroad. You normally only need an apostilled copy.

Expired passport. Use a valid passport for the copy.

Missing pages. Include all pages the authority asked for.

FAQ Section

Can the original passport be apostilled?

Usually, a notarised copy is apostilled instead.

Is a PCC the same as a passport apostille?

No. A PCC is a separate document from the Passport Office that can be apostilled directly.

Do I need to be present?

You may need to be available for notarisation. Ask us about your case.

How much does it cost?

It depends on notary, government and courier fees. We provide an itemised quotation.

Can someone else submit my documents?

Yes. We submit your documents on your behalf, so you don’t need to visit any office yourself.

 

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