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Commercial Invoice Attestation for Burkina Faso from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their commercial invoice for use in Burkina Faso. Here is exactly how it is legalised, what to send and how to avoid rejection.
- 1 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 2 MEA attestation
- 3 Burkina Faso Embassy, New Delhi
Commercial invoice for Burkina Faso: what and why
The commercial invoice records the seller, buyer, goods, HS codes, quantities, prices and delivery terms of a shipment. Importing authorities and banks use it for customs valuation, duty and payment. The exporter issues the commercial invoice on its own letterhead, signed and stamped by an authorised signatory.
Many African customs authorities and banks ask for legalised commercial invoices and certificates of origin, especially for shipments paid by letter of credit.
Authorities, banks and business partners in Burkina Faso usually ask for a legalised commercial invoice for customs clearance and duty assessment, bank payment and letters of credit or import permits and product registration.
A commercial invoice 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 Burkina Faso in New Delhi.
Key facts
- Document
- Commercial Invoice issued in India
- Used in
- Burkina Faso
- Route
- Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Burkina Faso Embassy, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Burkina Faso Embassy legalisation
- Translation
- French – often requested
- Who we help
- Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
- Our office
- New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
The Burkina Faso process for an Indian commercial invoice
Confirm the requirement
Share the commercial invoice and the instructions you received from Burkina Faso. We check signatures, names and dates before you courier anything.
Indian Chamber of Commerce
The commercial invoice 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 commercial invoice, which the Burkina Faso Embassy requires before it will legalise it.
Burkina Faso Embassy legalisation
The Embassy of Burkina Faso 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
- Original commercial invoice, signed and stamped
- Packing list and bill of lading or airway bill copy
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Certified French translation, if the authority in Burkina Faso asks (we arrange it)
- Certificate of origin for the same shipment, if being legalised
Avoid rejection
- Some embassies charge fees based on invoice value, so share the amount when asking for a quote.
- Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Burkina Faso Embassy compares names across the set.
- Do not laminate or staple through signatures; stamps go on the original.
- The invoice value and buyer details must match the certificate of origin exactly.
Commercial Invoice attestation for Burkina Faso: FAQs
Does Burkina Faso accept the apostille on an Indian commercial invoice?
No. Burkina Faso is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the commercial invoice needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Burkina Faso Embassy in New Delhi.
What is the process for commercial invoice attestation for Burkina Faso?
Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Burkina Faso Embassy, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the commercial invoice back to you.
How long does commercial invoice attestation for Burkina Faso take?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Burkina Faso Embassy at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the commercial invoice, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
Which papers should accompany the commercial invoice for Burkina Faso?
Usually: Original commercial invoice, signed and stamped; Packing list and bill of lading or airway bill copy; Certificate of origin for the same shipment, if being legalised.
Do I need a fresh attestation for every shipment?
Yes, each invoice is a separate document. Regular exporters usually send every shipment's set to us as a routine.
Do I need a French translation for Burkina Faso?
Many authorities in Burkina Faso expect documents in French. We arrange certified translation and can legalise it together with the English commercial invoice.
Other documents for Burkina Faso
- Certificate of Origin Attestation for Burkina FasoExport & shipping
- Packing List Attestation for Burkina FasoExport & shipping
- Shipping Bill Attestation for Burkina FasoExport & shipping
- Bill of Lading Attestation for Burkina FasoExport & shipping
- COPP Attestation for Burkina FasoPharma
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Send your commercial invoice for Burkina Faso
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.