Croatia is a country located in the Balkan (Central and Southeast Europe) and many Indians move there for work. Whether it’s for education, work or any personal reasons, you need an apostille stamp on your Indian documents before using them in Croatia. Without an MEA apostille, your documents will not be accepted for any purpose in Croatia. In India, the apostille is granted by The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) after it has been verified by relevant state authorities. Since Croatia joined the Hague Convention on 30 November 2009, it has abolished the requirement for embassy attestation. In short, you only need an MEA apostille to use your documents in their country. Let’s discuss more about the apostille process, documents needed, timeline and how to get apostille services for Croatia.
If you want to handle everything yourself, you’ll have to go through various steps for different documents. First, you might need to get your document signed and stamped by a notary public. Then, you’ll need to get it verified by approved by HRD/ SDM/ Home Department/ CoC, depending upon the nature of your document. Then, take your state-approved document to the MEA office in Delhi for apostille. Make sure to plan ahead of time and understand the whole process in and out so your application doesn’t face any rejection.
MEA Address:
SO(DB), 74B South Block, New Delhi
Croatia Embassy Address
Embassy of Croatia, A-15, near Shanti Niketan, West End Colony, Block A, Moti Bagh,
New Delhi, Delhi 110021
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This initial verification step is done by a government-appointed person called Notary Public. This person checks the document’s authenticity and your identity and signature. Once they are assured, they will put their unique stamp and the notarization process will be completed.
Note: Not all documents need notarization, but it’s needed for birth certificates, marriage certificates, death certificates, affidavits, power of attorney etc.
After notarization, your documents must undergo state-level verification. This involves verification from different departments for different documents.
For educational documents like SSC, HSC, marksheets, degrees etc, the Human Resource Development (HRD) verification is needed.
For commercial documents like invoices, master data etc, the Chamber of Commerce (CoC) verification is needed.
For personal documents like PCC, birth certificates, marriage certificates, driving licences etc, your state’s home department (SHD) verification is needed.
Note: Additional or sole verification by a Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) may be needed depending on your document type and visa requirements.
After notarization and state-level verification by HRD/ CoC/ SDM/SHD, the final verification by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is initiated. Here, the authorities present at MEA will verify your documents and perform deep checks to ensure that your documents are real and not forged in any way. They also verify that the previous verifications are done properly. Once verified, the officials will apostille your documents by placing a MEA seal on them. Now, your documents are ready for use in Croatia and other countries that are part of the Hague Convention.
| Type of Document | Price | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Documents | Rs 1500 to Rs 2500 | 3 to 4 working days |
| Commercial Documents | Rs 1500 to Rs 2500 | 3 to 4 working days |
| Personal Documents | Rs 1500 to Rs 2500 | 3 to 4 working days |
| Other Documents | Rs 4000 to Rs 7000 | 5 to 7 working days |
Apostille is needed to prove that your documents are real and not fake, so they can be used in Croatia or other foreign countries. For example, if you want to get married in Croatia, you’ll need an apostilled single status certificate. If you’re applying for permanent residency, an apostilled birth certificate is required.
The process for PCC apostille depends upon which government body issued your apostille.
If you’re an Indian and residing overseas, you can get PCC from Indian Embassy. To do this follow these steps:
To get a PCC from an Indian Passport Office or Police Station while in India, follow these steps
If you are looking for jobs in Croatia, you can apply through job portals like LinkedIn, and EURES, or register on local Croatian job sites. You can also consider connecting with recruitment agencies that can help you land a job in Croatia.
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