Zimbabwe · Embassy legalisation
Certificate of Origin Attestation for Zimbabwe from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their certificate of origin for use in Zimbabwe. Here is exactly how it is legalised, what to send and how to avoid rejection.
- 1 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 2 MEA attestation
- 3 Zimbabwe Embassy, New Delhi
Certificate of origin for Zimbabwe: 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 Zimbabwe, 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 Zimbabwe in New Delhi.
Key facts
- Document
- Certificate of Origin issued in India
- Used in
- Zimbabwe
- Route
- Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Zimbabwe Embassy, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Zimbabwe Embassy 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
How to get a certificate of origin attested for Zimbabwe
Share your document and buyer's checklist
Send a scan of the certificate of origin and any list your buyer or authority in Zimbabwe 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.
Ministry of External Affairs
The MEA checks the chamber's signature and attests the certificate of origin, which the Zimbabwe Embassy requires before it will legalise it.
Zimbabwe Embassy legalisation
The Embassy of Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe.
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
- 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 Zimbabwe Embassy compares names across the set.
- 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.
Certificate of Origin attestation for Zimbabwe: FAQs
Does Zimbabwe accept the apostille on an Indian certificate of origin?
No. Zimbabwe is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the certificate of origin needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Zimbabwe Embassy in New Delhi.
What is the process for certificate of origin attestation for Zimbabwe?
Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Zimbabwe Embassy, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the certificate of origin back to you.
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.
How many days does it take to legalise a certificate of origin for Zimbabwe?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe?
Usually: Signed original certificate of origin; Matching commercial invoice and packing list; Bill of lading or airway bill copy.
Other documents for Zimbabwe
- Packing List Attestation for ZimbabweExport & shipping
- Shipping Bill Attestation for ZimbabweExport & shipping
- Bill of Lading Attestation for ZimbabweExport & shipping
- Commercial Invoice Attestation for ZimbabweExport & shipping
- COPP Attestation for ZimbabwePharma
All commercial documents for Zimbabwe → · Certificate of Origin for every country →
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Send your certificate of origin for Zimbabwe
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.