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Commercial Invoice Apostille for Colombia from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their commercial invoice for use in Colombia. Here is exactly how it is legalised, what to send and how to avoid rejection.
- 1 Notary (India)
- 2 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 3 MEA apostille
When you need a legalised commercial invoice in Colombia
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.
Customs brokers and banks in the Americas may ask for apostilled shipping documents for certain goods or payment terms.
In Colombia, a legalised commercial invoice is typically requested for customs clearance and duty assessment; it is also used for bank payment and letters of credit and import permits and product registration.
A commercial invoice issued in India is notarised, attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce and then apostilled by the MEA. Colombia accepts the apostille, so no embassy step is needed.
Key facts
- Document
- Commercial Invoice issued in India
- Used in
- Colombia
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille
- Final stamp
- MEA apostille
- Translation
- Spanish – often requested
- Who we help
- Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
- Our office
- New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
How to get a commercial invoice apostilled for Colombia
Confirm the requirement
Share the commercial invoice and the instructions you received from Colombia. We check signatures, names and dates before you courier anything.
Notary in India
The signatory's signature or the certified copy is notarised in India, as the chamber and MEA require for this document.
Indian Chamber of Commerce
An Indian Chamber of Commerce verifies your company and signatory and stamps the commercial invoice.
MEA apostille
The MEA adds its apostille, which is the final step for a Hague Convention country.
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
- Packing list and bill of lading or airway bill copy
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Original commercial invoice, signed and stamped
- Certificate of origin for the same shipment, if being legalised
- Certified Spanish translation, if the authority in Colombia asks (we arrange it)
Avoid rejection
- Some embassies charge fees based on invoice value, so share the amount when asking for a quote.
- Do not laminate or staple through signatures; stamps go on the original.
- Do not get the document stamped by an embassy; an apostille country only needs the MEA apostille.
- The invoice value and buyer details must match the certificate of origin exactly.
Commercial Invoice apostille for Colombia: FAQs
Does Colombia need embassy attestation for an Indian commercial invoice?
No. Colombia accepts the MEA apostille, so the commercial invoice only needs notarisation, Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation and the MEA apostille.
Do I need a Spanish translation for Colombia?
Many authorities in Colombia expect documents in Spanish. We arrange certified translation and can legalise it together with the English commercial invoice.
What documents are required for commercial invoice apostille for Colombia?
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. We tell you if the authority in Colombia needs anything extra.
What is the timeline for commercial invoice apostille for Colombia?
It depends on the chamber's and the MEA's schedules at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the commercial invoice, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
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.
What is the process for commercial invoice apostille for Colombia?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the commercial invoice back to you.
Other documents for Colombia
- Shipping Bill Apostille for ColombiaExport & shipping
- Bill of Lading Apostille for ColombiaExport & shipping
- Certificate of Origin Apostille for ColombiaExport & shipping
- Packing List Apostille for ColombiaExport & shipping
- COPP Apostille for ColombiaPharma
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Send your commercial invoice for Colombia
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.