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Bill of Lading Attestation for Gambia from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their bill of lading for use in the Gambia. Here is exactly how it is legalised, what to send and how to avoid rejection.
- 1 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 2 MEA attestation
- 3 Gambia High Commission, New Delhi
Bill of lading for the Gambia: what and why
The bill of lading is the carrier's receipt for the goods and the document of title for sea cargo. It shows the shipper, consignee, vessel, ports and container details. The shipping line or its agent issues the bill of lading; for air cargo the equivalent is the airway bill.
Many African customs authorities and banks ask for legalised commercial invoices and certificates of origin, especially for shipments paid by letter of credit.
Companies dealing with the Gambia are most often asked for a legalised bill of lading during proof of shipment for customs, as well as for letter of credit documentation and cargo release at the destination port.
A bill of lading issued in India is attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce, then by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and finally legalised by the High Commission of the Gambia in New Delhi.
Key facts
- Document
- Bill of Lading issued in India
- Used in
- The Gambia
- Route
- Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Gambia High Commission, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Gambia High Commission legalisation
- Translation
- English – usually not needed
- Who we help
- Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
- Our office
- New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
Step-by-step: bill of lading attestation for the Gambia
Confirm the requirement
Share the bill of lading and the instructions you received from the Gambia. We check signatures, names and dates before you courier anything.
Indian Chamber of Commerce
An Indian Chamber of Commerce verifies the issuing authority's signature and your company's details, then stamps the bill of lading.
Ministry of External Affairs
The MEA checks the chamber's signature and attests the bill of lading, which the Gambia High Commission requires before it will legalise it.
Gambia High Commission legalisation
The High Commission of the Gambia in New Delhi adds its legalisation stamp. This is the final stamp needed in India.
Tracked return
We courier the legalised document back by Blue Dart or another tracked courier, or you collect it from our Delhi office.
What to send us
- Matching commercial invoice and packing list
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Copy of the bill of lading or airway bill, certified by the exporter
- Certificate of origin for the shipment
Avoid rejection
- Consignee and notify party details must match the invoice.
- Send the full shipment set together.
- Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Gambia High Commission compares names across the set.
- Use the final bill of lading, not a draft.
Bill of Lading attestation for the Gambia: FAQs
Does the Gambia accept the apostille on an Indian bill of lading?
No. The Gambia is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the bill of lading needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Gambia High Commission in New Delhi.
What is the process for bill of lading attestation for the Gambia?
Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Gambia High Commission, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the bill of lading back to you.
What do I need to send for the Gambia?
Copy of the bill of lading or airway bill, certified by the exporter; Matching commercial invoice and packing list; Certificate of origin for the shipment.
Can an airway bill be legalised the same way?
Yes. Airway bills follow the same chamber, MEA and embassy route as bills of lading.
How many days does it take to legalise a bill of lading for the Gambia?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Gambia High Commission at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the bill of lading, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
Other documents for the Gambia
- Packing List Attestation for GambiaExport & shipping
- Certificate of Origin Attestation for GambiaExport & shipping
- Shipping Bill Attestation for GambiaExport & shipping
- Commercial Invoice Attestation for GambiaExport & shipping
- COPP Attestation for GambiaPharma
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Send your bill of lading for the Gambia
Send the document list and destination country on WhatsApp. We reply with the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.
Office: C-5 A/2, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi 110096, India. Drop off in Delhi NCR or courier from any city in India; documents return by Blue Dart or another tracked courier.