Iraq · Embassy legalisation
Bill of Lading Attestation for Iraq from India
Need an Indian bill of lading accepted in Iraq? We handle the chamber, MEA and Iraq Embassy stamps for exporters and companies across India.
- 1 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 2 MEA attestation
- 3 Iraq Embassy, New Delhi
Bill of lading for Iraq: 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.
Customs offices and banks across the Middle East routinely check that shipping documents carry stamps from the exporting country, and many will not release cargo or pay against a letter of credit until they do.
In Iraq, a legalised bill of lading is typically requested for proof of shipment for customs; it is also used 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 Embassy of Iraq in New Delhi.
Iraqi authorities often ask for the commercial invoice and certificate of origin to be legalised together for every shipment.
Key facts
- Document
- Bill of Lading issued in India
- Used in
- Iraq
- Route
- Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Iraq Embassy, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Iraq Embassy legalisation
- Translation
- Arabic – often requested
- Who we help
- Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
- Our office
- New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
The Iraq process for an Indian bill of lading
Share your document and buyer's checklist
Send a scan of the bill of lading and any list your buyer or authority in Iraq gave you. We confirm the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.
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 attestation
The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi verifies the chamber's stamp and adds its attestation.
Iraq Embassy legalisation
The Embassy of Iraq 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
- Certified Arabic translation, if the authority in Iraq asks (we arrange it)
- Copy of the bill of lading or airway bill, certified by the exporter
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Certificate of origin for the shipment
- Matching commercial invoice and packing list
Avoid rejection
- Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Iraq Embassy compares names across the set.
- Consignee and notify party details must match the invoice.
- Use the final bill of lading, not a draft.
- Send the full shipment set together.
Bill of Lading attestation for Iraq: FAQs
Does Iraq accept the apostille on an Indian bill of lading?
No. Iraq is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the bill of lading needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Iraq Embassy in New Delhi.
Is there anything special about Iraq?
Iraqi authorities often ask for the commercial invoice and certificate of origin to be legalised together for every shipment.
What do I need to send for Iraq?
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.
How many days does it take to legalise a bill of lading for Iraq?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Iraq Embassy at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the bill of lading, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
Do I need an Arabic translation for Iraq?
Many authorities in Iraq expect documents in Arabic. We arrange certified translation and can legalise it together with the English bill of lading.
What is the process for bill of lading attestation for Iraq?
Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Iraq Embassy, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the bill of lading back to you.
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.
Other documents for Iraq
- Commercial Invoice Attestation for IraqExport & shipping
- Packing List Attestation for IraqExport & shipping
- Certificate of Origin Attestation for IraqExport & shipping
- Shipping Bill Attestation for IraqExport & shipping
- COPP Attestation for IraqPharma
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Send your bill of lading for Iraq
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.