Gambia · Embassy legalisation
Commercial Invoice Attestation for Gambia from India
Need an Indian commercial invoice accepted in the Gambia? We handle the chamber, MEA and Gambia High Commission stamps for exporters and companies across India.
- 1 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 2 MEA attestation
- 3 Gambia High Commission, New Delhi
Why the Gambia 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.
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 the Gambia 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 High Commission of the Gambia in New Delhi.
Key facts
- Document
- Commercial Invoice issued in India
- Used in
- The Gambia
- Route
- Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Gambia High Commission, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Gambia 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: commercial invoice attestation for the Gambia
Send us a scan first
WhatsApp a scan of the commercial invoice and tell us who in the Gambia will receive it. We check it and reply with the steps, timeline and price.
Indian Chamber of Commerce
An Indian Chamber of Commerce verifies your company and signatory and stamps the commercial invoice.
MEA attestation
The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi verifies the chamber's stamp and adds its attestation.
Gambia High Commission legalisation
The High Commission of the Gambia 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
- Certificate of origin for the same shipment, if being legalised
- Original commercial invoice, signed and stamped
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Packing list and bill of lading or airway bill copy
Avoid rejection
- The invoice value and buyer details must match the certificate of origin exactly.
- 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 Gambia High Commission compares names across the set.
- Do not laminate or staple through signatures; stamps go on the original.
Commercial Invoice attestation for the Gambia: FAQs
Does the Gambia accept the apostille on an Indian commercial invoice?
No. The Gambia is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the commercial invoice needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Gambia High Commission in New Delhi.
What is the process for commercial invoice attestation for the Gambia?
Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Gambia High Commission, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the commercial invoice back to you.
What do I need to send for the Gambia?
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.
Can a commercial invoice be apostilled?
Yes. After notarisation and Chamber of Commerce attestation, the MEA can apostille a commercial invoice for Hague Convention countries.
How many days does it take to legalise a commercial invoice for the Gambia?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Gambia High Commission at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the commercial invoice, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
Other documents for the Gambia
- Certificate of Origin Attestation for GambiaExport & shipping
- Packing List Attestation for GambiaExport & shipping
- Bill of Lading Attestation for GambiaExport & shipping
- Shipping Bill Attestation for GambiaExport & shipping
- COPP Attestation for GambiaPharma
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Send your commercial invoice for the Gambia
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.