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Certificate of Origin Attestation for Madagascar from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their certificate of origin for use in Madagascar. Here is exactly how it is legalised, what to send and how to avoid rejection.
- 1 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 2 MEA attestation
- 3 Madagascar Embassy, New Delhi
Why Madagascar 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.
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 Madagascar are most often asked for a legalised certificate of origin during customs clearance at the port of entry, as well as 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 Madagascar in New Delhi.
Key facts
- Document
- Certificate of Origin 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
The Madagascar process for an Indian certificate of origin
Send us a scan first
WhatsApp a scan of the certificate of origin and tell us who in Madagascar will receive it. We check it and reply with the steps, timeline and price.
Indian Chamber of Commerce
An Indian Chamber of Commerce verifies your company and signatory and stamps the certificate of origin.
Ministry of External Affairs
The MEA checks the chamber's signature and attests the certificate of origin, 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 certificate of origin is returned by tracked courier, or collected from our New Ashok Nagar office, ready for use in Madagascar.
What to send us
- Certified French or Malagasy translation, if the authority in Madagascar asks (we arrange it)
- Signed original certificate of origin
- Bill of lading or airway bill copy
- Matching commercial invoice and packing list
- Request letter on company letterhead
Avoid rejection
- Consignee name, invoice number and quantities must be identical on every document.
- Legalise the COO and the invoice together; embassies compare them line by line.
- Preferential COOs under trade agreements usually do not need embassy legalisation; check your buyer's instruction first.
- Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Madagascar Embassy compares names across the set.
Certificate of Origin attestation for Madagascar: FAQs
Does Madagascar accept the apostille on an Indian certificate of origin?
No. Madagascar is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the certificate of origin needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Madagascar Embassy in New Delhi.
What is the process for certificate of origin 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 certificate of origin back to you.
How many days does it take to legalise a certificate of origin 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 certificate of origin, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
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 certificate of origin.
What do I need to send for Madagascar?
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.
Other documents for Madagascar
- Packing List Attestation for MadagascarExport & shipping
- Commercial Invoice Attestation for MadagascarExport & shipping
- Bill of Lading Attestation for MadagascarExport & shipping
- Shipping Bill Attestation for MadagascarExport & shipping
- COPP Attestation for MadagascarPharma
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Send your certificate of origin 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.