Kenya · Embassy legalisation
Commercial Invoice Attestation for Kenya from India
Your commercial invoice is issued in India and needs to be accepted by authorities in Kenya. We take it through every Indian office in the right order and return it ready to use in Kenya.
- 1 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 2 MEA attestation
- 3 Kenya High Commission, New Delhi
Why Kenya 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 Kenya 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 Kenya in New Delhi.
Key facts
- Document
- Commercial Invoice issued in India
- Used in
- Kenya
- Route
- Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Kenya High Commission, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Kenya High Commission legalisation
- Translation
- English or Swahili – sometimes requested – check with the authority
- 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 Kenya
Confirm the requirement
Share the commercial invoice and the instructions you received from Kenya. We check signatures, names and dates before you courier anything.
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.
Kenya High Commission legalisation
The High Commission of Kenya 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
- Certificate of origin for the same shipment, if being legalised
- Request letter on company letterhead
Avoid rejection
- Do not laminate or staple through signatures; stamps go on the original.
- Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Kenya High Commission compares names across the set.
- 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.
Commercial Invoice attestation for Kenya: FAQs
Does Kenya accept the apostille on an Indian commercial invoice?
No. Kenya is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the commercial invoice needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Kenya High Commission in New Delhi.
What do I need to send for Kenya?
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 Kenya?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Kenya 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.
Is a translation needed for Kenya?
English documents are often accepted in Kenya, but some authorities ask for English or Swahili. Check with the receiving authority; we can arrange a certified translation if needed.
What is the process for commercial invoice attestation for Kenya?
Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Kenya High Commission, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the commercial invoice back to you.
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Send your commercial invoice for Kenya
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.