Nigeria · Embassy legalisation
Certificate of Origin Attestation for Nigeria from India
Need an Indian certificate of origin accepted in Nigeria? We handle the chamber, MEA and Nigeria High Commission stamps for exporters and companies across India.
- 1 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 2 MEA attestation
- 3 Nigeria High Commission, New Delhi
Certificate of origin for Nigeria: 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.
Many African customs authorities and banks ask for legalised commercial invoices and certificates of origin, especially for shipments paid by letter of credit.
In Nigeria, 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 High Commission of Nigeria in New Delhi.
Key facts
- Document
- Certificate of Origin issued in India
- Used in
- Nigeria
- Route
- Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Nigeria High Commission, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Nigeria High Commission legalisation
- Translation
- English – usually not needed
- Who we help
- Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
- Our office
- New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
Step-by-step: certificate of origin attestation for Nigeria
Share your document and buyer's checklist
Send a scan of the certificate of origin and any list your buyer or authority in Nigeria gave you. We confirm the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.
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.
MEA attestation
The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi verifies the chamber's stamp and adds its attestation.
Nigeria High Commission legalisation
The High Commission of Nigeria 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
- Signed original certificate of origin
- Matching commercial invoice and packing list
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Bill of lading or airway bill copy
Avoid rejection
- 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.
- Legalise the COO and the invoice together; embassies compare them line by line.
- Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Nigeria High Commission compares names across the set.
Certificate of Origin attestation for Nigeria: FAQs
Does Nigeria accept the apostille on an Indian certificate of origin?
No. Nigeria is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the certificate of origin needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Nigeria High Commission in New Delhi.
How many days does it take to legalise a certificate of origin for Nigeria?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Nigeria High Commission at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the certificate of origin, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
Can the certificate of origin be legalised after the goods have shipped?
Yes. Legalisation can be done after shipment, but the buyer may need the stamped original before customs releases the goods, so plan it in parallel with shipping.
What documents are required for certificate of origin attestation for Nigeria?
Signed original certificate of origin; Matching commercial invoice and packing list; Bill of lading or airway bill copy. We tell you if the authority in Nigeria needs anything extra.
What is the process for certificate of origin attestation for Nigeria?
Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Nigeria High Commission, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the certificate of origin back to you.
Other documents for Nigeria
- Bill of Lading Attestation for NigeriaExport & shipping
- Commercial Invoice Attestation for NigeriaExport & shipping
- Packing List Attestation for NigeriaExport & shipping
- Shipping Bill Attestation for NigeriaExport & shipping
- COPP Attestation for NigeriaPharma
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Send your certificate of origin for Nigeria
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.