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getting your documents accepted

Nepal isn't part of the apostille system, so your academic documents need a specific chain of attestations before a foreign university or embassy will accept them.

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01the legalisation chain

Because Nepal does not issue apostilles, documents are legalised through a chain: typically verified by the issuing board or university, then attested by the Ministry of Education, then by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Some destinations then require their own embassy step.

The exact order depends on the document and the destination country — confirm before you start.


02translations

Documents not already in English usually need certified or sworn translations. Check what the receiving university or embassy accepts, and keep both the originals and the attested copies safe.


03honest notes

The chain, the offices involved, and the fees change over time and differ by destination. Confirm the current process for your specific country before you begin.

checked 2026-06 · partial · ⚠ volatile

04sources
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nepal — document attestation
MoEST Nepal — academic verification