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Bill of Lading Attestation for Madagascar from India
Your bill of lading is issued in India and needs to be accepted by authorities in Madagascar. We take it through every Indian office in the right order and return it ready to use in Madagascar.
- 1 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 2 MEA attestation
- 3 Madagascar Embassy, New Delhi
Bill of lading for Madagascar: 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.
In Madagascar, 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 Madagascar in New Delhi.
Key facts
- Document
- Bill of Lading issued in India
- Used in
- Madagascar
- Route
- Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Madagascar Embassy, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Madagascar Embassy legalisation
- Translation
- French or Malagasy – often requested
- Who we help
- Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
- Our office
- New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
How to get a bill of lading attested for Madagascar
Share your document and buyer's checklist
Send a scan of the bill of lading and any list your buyer or authority in Madagascar 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.
Ministry of External Affairs
The MEA checks the chamber's signature and attests the bill of lading, which the Madagascar Embassy requires before it will legalise it.
Madagascar Embassy legalisation
The Embassy of Madagascar in New Delhi adds its legalisation stamp. This is the final stamp needed in India.
Back to you
The finished bill of lading is returned by tracked courier, or collected from our New Ashok Nagar office, ready for use in Madagascar.
What to send us
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Certified French or Malagasy translation, if the authority in Madagascar asks (we arrange it)
- Certificate of origin for the shipment
- Copy of the bill of lading or airway bill, certified by the exporter
- Matching commercial invoice and packing list
Avoid rejection
- Use the final bill of lading, not a draft.
- Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Madagascar Embassy compares names across the set.
- Consignee and notify party details must match the invoice.
- Send the full shipment set together.
Bill of Lading attestation for Madagascar: FAQs
Does Madagascar accept the apostille on an Indian bill of lading?
No. Madagascar is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the bill of lading needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Madagascar Embassy in New Delhi.
What is the process for bill of lading attestation for Madagascar?
Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Madagascar Embassy, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the bill of lading back to you.
Which papers should accompany the bill of lading for Madagascar?
Usually: 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.
Do I need a French translation for Madagascar?
Many authorities in Madagascar expect documents in French or Malagasy. 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.
How many days does it take to legalise a bill of lading for Madagascar?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Madagascar 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.
Other documents for Madagascar
- Shipping Bill Attestation for MadagascarExport & shipping
- Certificate of Origin Attestation for MadagascarExport & shipping
- Commercial Invoice Attestation for MadagascarExport & shipping
- Packing List Attestation for MadagascarExport & shipping
- COPP Attestation for MadagascarPharma
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Send your bill of lading for Madagascar
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.