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Certificate of Origin Attestation for Egypt from India

Your certificate of origin is issued in India and needs to be accepted by authorities in Egypt. We take it through every Indian office in the right order and return it ready to use in Egypt.

Quick answer: Egypt does not accept the MEA apostille on Indian commercial documents. Your certificate of origin needs Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation, MEA attestation and legalisation by the Egypt Embassy in New Delhi.
  • 1 Indian Chamber of Commerce
  • 2 MEA attestation
  • 3 Egypt Embassy, New Delhi
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Certificate of Origin attestation for Egypt from India – sample of an Indian document legalised by the Egypt Embassy in New Delhi after Chamber of Commerce and MEA attestation
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Overview

Why Egypt asks for a legalised certificate of origin

The certificate of origin (COO) states the country where your goods were produced. Customs in the importing country uses it to apply duties, check restrictions and clear the cargo. The non-preferential COO is the version that is usually legalised. Non-preferential certificates of origin are issued by authorised agencies, including Indian chambers of commerce, through the DGFT's online certificate of origin platform.

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 Egypt, a legalised certificate of origin is typically requested for customs clearance at the port of entry; it is also used for payment under a letter of credit and import duty assessment.

A certificate of origin 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 Egypt in New Delhi.

Egypt does not accept the apostille. Documents are legalised by the Embassy of Egypt in New Delhi, and Egyptian ministries often expect an Arabic translation.

Key facts

Document
Certificate of Origin issued in India
Used in
Egypt
Route
Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Egypt Embassy, New Delhi
Final stamp
Egypt 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
Process

Step-by-step: certificate of origin attestation for Egypt

  1. Share your document and buyer's checklist

    Send a scan of the certificate of origin and any list your buyer or authority in Egypt gave you. We confirm the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.

  2. Indian Chamber of Commerce

    The certificate of origin is attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce, which checks your company's details and the signatory before stamping it.

  3. Ministry of External Affairs

    The MEA checks the chamber's signature and attests the certificate of origin, which the Egypt Embassy requires before it will legalise it.

  4. Egypt Embassy legalisation

    The Embassy of Egypt in New Delhi adds its legalisation stamp. This is the final stamp needed in India.

  5. Back to you

    The finished certificate of origin is returned by tracked courier, or collected from our New Ashok Nagar office, ready for use in Egypt.

What to send us

  • Certified Arabic translation, if the authority in Egypt asks (we arrange it)
  • Matching commercial invoice and packing list
  • Signed original certificate of origin
  • Request letter on company letterhead
  • Bill of lading or airway bill copy

Avoid rejection

  • Legalise the COO and the invoice together; embassies compare them line by line.
  • Consignee name, invoice number and quantities must be identical on every document.
  • Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Egypt Embassy compares names across the set.
  • Preferential COOs under trade agreements usually do not need embassy legalisation; check your buyer's instruction first.
FAQ

Certificate of Origin attestation for Egypt: FAQs

Does Egypt accept the apostille on an Indian certificate of origin?

No. Egypt is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the certificate of origin needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Egypt Embassy in New Delhi.

How many days does it take to legalise a certificate of origin for Egypt?

It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Egypt Embassy at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the certificate of origin, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.

What is the process for certificate of origin attestation for Egypt?

Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Egypt Embassy, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the certificate of origin back to you.

Is there anything special about Egypt?

Egypt does not accept the apostille. Documents are legalised by the Embassy of Egypt in New Delhi, and Egyptian ministries often expect an Arabic translation.

What do I need to send for Egypt?

Signed original certificate of origin; Matching commercial invoice and packing list; Bill of lading or airway bill copy.

Which certificate of origin is legalised?

Usually the non-preferential certificate of origin issued through an authorised chamber. Preferential certificates under trade agreements are verified under the agreement and are rarely legalised.

Do I need an Arabic translation for Egypt?

Many authorities in Egypt expect documents in Arabic. We arrange certified translation and can legalise it together with the English certificate of origin.

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Send your certificate of origin for Egypt

Send the document list and destination country on WhatsApp. We reply with the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.

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