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Certificate of Origin Attestation for Nepal from India

Exporters and companies across India send us their certificate of origin for use in Nepal. Here is exactly how it is legalised, what to send and how to avoid rejection.

Quick answer: Nepal 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 Nepal Embassy in New Delhi.
  • 1 Indian Chamber of Commerce
  • 2 MEA attestation
  • 3 Nepal Embassy, New Delhi
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Certificate of Origin attestation for Nepal from India – certificate of origin from India with notary, Chamber of Commerce, MEA and embassy legalisation
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Overview

Certificate of origin for Nepal: what and why

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.

Importers across Asia increasingly verify origin and value documents before clearance, and some still ask for paper documents with embassy stamps.

Companies dealing with Nepal 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 Nepal in New Delhi.

Key facts

Document
Certificate of Origin issued in India
Used in
Nepal
Route
Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Nepal Embassy, New Delhi
Final stamp
Nepal Embassy legalisation
Translation
Nepali – 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 Nepal

  1. Confirm the requirement

    Share the certificate of origin and the instructions you received from Nepal. We check signatures, names and dates before you courier anything.

  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. MEA attestation

    The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi verifies the chamber's stamp and adds its attestation.

  4. Nepal Embassy legalisation

    The Embassy of Nepal 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 Nepal.

What to send us

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

Avoid rejection

  • Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Nepal Embassy compares names across the set.
  • 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.
  • Preferential COOs under trade agreements usually do not need embassy legalisation; check your buyer's instruction first.
FAQ

Certificate of Origin attestation for Nepal: FAQs

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

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

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 a Nepali translation for Nepal?

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

What is the timeline for certificate of origin attestation for Nepal?

It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Nepal 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.

Which papers should accompany the certificate of origin for Nepal?

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

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

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

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