Nepal · Embassy legalisation
Commercial Invoice Attestation for Nepal from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their commercial invoice for use in Nepal. Here is exactly how it is legalised, what to send and how to avoid rejection.
- 1 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 2 MEA attestation
- 3 Nepal Embassy, New Delhi
When you need a legalised commercial invoice in Nepal
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.
Importers across Asia increasingly verify origin and value documents before clearance, and some still ask for paper documents with embassy stamps.
In Nepal, 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 attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce, then by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and finally legalised by the Embassy of Nepal in New Delhi.
Key facts
- Document
- Commercial Invoice issued in India
- Used in
- Nepal
- Route
- Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Nepal Embassy, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Nepal Embassy legalisation
- Translation
- Nepali – 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 Nepal
Send us a scan first
WhatsApp a scan of the commercial invoice and tell us who in Nepal 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.
Ministry of External Affairs
The MEA checks the chamber's signature and attests the commercial invoice, which the Nepal Embassy requires before it will legalise it.
Nepal Embassy legalisation
The Embassy of Nepal 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 Nepal.
What to send us
- Original commercial invoice, signed and stamped
- Certified Nepali translation, if the authority in Nepal asks (we arrange it)
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Certificate of origin for the same shipment, if being legalised
- Packing list and bill of lading or airway bill copy
Avoid rejection
- Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Nepal Embassy compares names across the set.
- Some embassies charge fees based on invoice value, so share the amount when asking for a quote.
- 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 Nepal: FAQs
Does Nepal accept the apostille on an Indian commercial invoice?
No. Nepal is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the commercial invoice needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Nepal Embassy in New Delhi.
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 long does commercial invoice attestation for Nepal take?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Nepal Embassy 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 Nepali translation for Nepal?
Many authorities in Nepal expect documents in Nepali. We arrange certified translation and can legalise it together with the English commercial invoice.
What do I need to send for Nepal?
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.
What is the process for commercial invoice attestation for Nepal?
Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Nepal Embassy, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the commercial invoice back to you.
Other documents for Nepal
- Packing List Attestation for NepalExport & shipping
- Certificate of Origin Attestation for NepalExport & shipping
- Bill of Lading Attestation for NepalExport & shipping
- Shipping Bill Attestation for NepalExport & shipping
- COPP Attestation for NepalPharma
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Send your commercial invoice for Nepal
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.