Greece · MEA apostille
Bill of Lading Apostille for Greece from India
Need an Indian bill of lading accepted in Greece? We handle the notary, chamber and MEA apostille for exporters and companies across India.
- 1 Notary (India)
- 2 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 3 MEA apostille
Bill of lading for Greece: 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.
European buyers rarely need legalised shipping documents for routine trade, but authorities and banks may ask for them in tenders, disputes or special import regimes.
Companies dealing with Greece 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 notarised, attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce and then apostilled by the MEA. Greece accepts the apostille, so no embassy step is needed.
Key facts
- Document
- Bill of Lading issued in India
- Used in
- Greece
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille
- Final stamp
- MEA apostille
- Translation
- Greek – often requested
- Who we help
- Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
- Our office
- New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
The Greece process for an Indian bill of lading
Send us a scan first
WhatsApp a scan of the bill of lading and tell us who in Greece will receive it. We check it and reply with the steps, timeline and price.
Notary in India
The signatory's signature or the certified copy is notarised in India, as the chamber and MEA require for this document.
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.
MEA apostille
The MEA adds its apostille, which is the final step for a Hague Convention country.
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
- Certificate of origin for the shipment
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Matching commercial invoice and packing list
- Copy of the bill of lading or airway bill, certified by the exporter
- Certified Greek translation, if the authority in Greece asks (we arrange it)
Avoid rejection
- Consignee and notify party details must match the invoice.
- Send the full shipment set together.
- Use the final bill of lading, not a draft.
- Do not get the document stamped by an embassy; an apostille country only needs the MEA apostille.
Bill of Lading apostille for Greece: FAQs
Does Greece need embassy attestation for an Indian bill of lading?
No. Greece accepts the MEA apostille, so the bill of lading only needs notarisation, Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation and the MEA apostille.
What do I need to send for Greece?
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.
What is the process for bill of lading apostille for Greece?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the bill of lading back to you.
Do I need a Greek translation for Greece?
Many authorities in Greece expect documents in Greek. We arrange certified translation and can legalise it together with the English bill of lading.
Is the original bill of lading attested?
Usually a copy certified by the exporter is legalised, because the original bill of lading is a title document needed to release cargo.
What is the timeline for bill of lading apostille for Greece?
It depends on the chamber's and the MEA's schedules 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 Greece
- Shipping Bill Apostille for GreeceExport & shipping
- Certificate of Origin Apostille for GreeceExport & shipping
- Commercial Invoice Apostille for GreeceExport & shipping
- Packing List Apostille for GreeceExport & shipping
- COPP Apostille for GreecePharma
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Send your bill of lading for Greece
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.