Egypt · Embassy legalisation
Commercial Invoice Attestation for Egypt from India
Your commercial invoice is issued in India and needs to be accepted by authorities in Egypt. We take it through every Indian office in the right order and return it ready to use in Egypt.
- 1 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 2 MEA attestation
- 3 Egypt Embassy, New Delhi
Why Egypt asks for a legalised commercial invoice
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 offices and banks across the Middle East routinely check that shipping documents carry stamps from the exporting country, and many will not release cargo or pay against a letter of credit until they do.
Companies dealing with Egypt are most often asked for a legalised commercial invoice during customs clearance and duty assessment, as well as for bank payment and letters of credit and 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 Egypt in New Delhi.
Egypt does not accept the apostille. Documents are legalised by the Embassy of Egypt in New Delhi, and Egyptian ministries often expect an Arabic translation.
Key facts
- Document
- Commercial Invoice issued in India
- Used in
- Egypt
- Route
- Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Egypt Embassy, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Egypt Embassy legalisation
- Translation
- Arabic – 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 attested for Egypt
Send us a scan first
WhatsApp a scan of the commercial invoice and tell us who in Egypt will receive it. We check it and reply with the steps, timeline and price.
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.
MEA attestation
The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi verifies the chamber's stamp and adds its attestation.
Egypt Embassy legalisation
The Embassy of Egypt in New Delhi adds its legalisation stamp. This is the final stamp needed in India.
Back to you
The finished commercial invoice is returned by tracked courier, or collected from our New Ashok Nagar office, ready for use in Egypt.
What to send us
- Original commercial invoice, signed and stamped
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Packing list and bill of lading or airway bill copy
- Certificate of origin for the same shipment, if being legalised
- Certified Arabic translation, if the authority in Egypt asks (we arrange it)
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 Egypt Embassy compares names across the set.
- The invoice value and buyer details must match the certificate of origin exactly.
- Do not laminate or staple through signatures; stamps go on the original.
Commercial Invoice attestation for Egypt: FAQs
Does Egypt accept the apostille on an Indian commercial invoice?
No. Egypt is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the commercial invoice needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Egypt Embassy in New Delhi.
Do I need an Arabic translation for Egypt?
Many authorities in Egypt expect documents in Arabic. We arrange certified translation and can legalise it together with the English commercial invoice.
What is the timeline for commercial invoice attestation for Egypt?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Egypt Embassy at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the commercial invoice, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
Is there anything special about Egypt?
Egypt does not accept the apostille. Documents are legalised by the Embassy of Egypt in New Delhi, and Egyptian ministries often expect an Arabic translation.
What documents are required for commercial invoice attestation for Egypt?
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 Egypt needs anything extra.
What is the process for commercial invoice attestation for Egypt?
Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Egypt Embassy, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the commercial invoice back to you.
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.
Other documents for Egypt
- Certificate of Origin Attestation for EgyptExport & shipping
- Bill of Lading Attestation for EgyptExport & shipping
- Shipping Bill Attestation for EgyptExport & shipping
- Packing List Attestation for EgyptExport & shipping
- COPP Attestation for EgyptPharma
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Send your commercial invoice for Egypt
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.