Nigeria Embassy

Nigeria Embassy Attestation Services

If you are planning to travel to Nigeria for employment, higher studies, business setup, or family relocation, your Indian-issued documents must be officially legalized by the Nigeria Embassy or Consulate in India.

Nigeria falls under the category of non-Hague Convention countries, which means apostille alone is not sufficient. Full embassy attestation is mandatory for documents intended for use in Nigeria.

At Inspire Attestation, we provide complete assistance for Nigeria document legalization with clear guidance and secure processing.

📌 When Is Nigeria Embassy Attestation Required?

Nigeria Embassy Attestation is required for:

  • Employment Visa
  • Higher Education
  • Family / Residence Visa
  • School Admission
  • Export / Import Business Documentation
  • Company Incorporation in Nigeria
  • Commercial Agreements

Any Indian company planning to export, import, or establish business operations in Nigeria must have relevant commercial documents legalized through the Nigeria Embassy.

🔁 Mandatory Pre-Embassy Attestation

Before submitting documents to the Nigeria Embassy or Consulate, they must first be verified by the appropriate authorities in India.

The procedure depends on:

  • Type of document (Educational / Personal / Commercial)
  • State of issuance
  • Purpose of attestation

🎓 Educational Certificate Attestation for Nigeria

Procedure 01 – Standard Process

1️⃣ Attestation from State-Level Authority
(Higher Education Department / GAD / RAC – depending on issuing state)

Example:
If a degree is issued in Kolkata, it will be attested by the Regional Attestation Center (RAC), Kolkata.
If issued in Maharashtra, it will be attested by the Higher Education Department (HED), Mumbai.

2️⃣ Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India

3️⃣ Nigeria Embassy or Consulate Attestation (India)

Procedure 02 – Alternate (Mumbai Route)

1️⃣ Home Department Attestation – Mumbai Mantralaya
2️⃣ Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
3️⃣ Nigeria Embassy / Consulate Legalization

This route is often used as an alternate recognized process in specific cases.

📄 Non-Educational Certificate Attestation for Nigeria

Procedure 01 – Standard Process

1️⃣ State Home Department / GAD / RAC Attestation
(From the state where the document was issued)

Example:
If a marriage certificate is issued in Uttar Pradesh, it will be attested by the concerned department in Lucknow.
If issued in Maharashtra, it will be attested by the Home Department, Mumbai.

2️⃣ Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
3️⃣ Nigeria Embassy / Consulate Attestation

Procedure 02 – Alternate (Mumbai Route)

1️⃣ Home Department – Mumbai
2️⃣ Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
3️⃣ Nigeria Embassy Legalization

🏢 Commercial Document Attestation for Nigeria

Commercial documents require:

1️⃣ Chamber of Commerce Attestation
2️⃣ Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
3️⃣ Nigeria Embassy Attestation

This is mandatory for:

  • Export / Import Documentation
  • Business Agreements
  • Company Incorporation Papers
  • Power of Attorney
  • Corporate Contracts

📂 Certificates Covered Under Nigeria Embassy Attestation

🎓 Educational Certificates

  • UG / PG Degree Certificates
  • Diploma Certificates
  • Engineering Certificates
  • Management & MBA Certificates
  • Medical & Nursing Certificates
  • Law Certificates
  • Technical & Professional Certificates
  • PhD Certificates

📄 Personal Certificates

  • Birth Certificate
  • Marriage Certificate
  • Salary Certificate
  • Equivalence Certificate
  • Single Status Certificate
  • Transfer Certificate (TC)
  • Experience / Employment Certificate
  • Medical Certificate
  • Death Certificate

🏛 Departmental Attestations May Include:

  • Ministry of Education Attestation
  • Ministry of Health Attestation
  • Ministry of Justice Attestation
  • Foreign Affairs (FA) Legalization
  • Chamber of Commerce Attestation
  • Labour Department Attestation

💼 Why Choose Inspire Attestation for Nigeria Services?

✔ Complete end-to-end support
✔ Safe handling of original documents
✔ Clear guidance on state-specific requirements
✔ Transparent pricing
✔ Timely updates

We ensure your Nigeria attestation process is completed smoothly so you can move forward with your career or business plans without delay.