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Commercial Invoice Attestation for Nigeria from India

Exporters and companies across India send us their commercial invoice for use in Nigeria. Here is exactly how it is legalised, what to send and how to avoid rejection.

Quick answer: Nigeria does not accept the MEA apostille on Indian commercial documents. Your commercial invoice needs Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation, MEA attestation and legalisation by the Nigeria High Commission in New Delhi.
  • 1 Indian Chamber of Commerce
  • 2 MEA attestation
  • 3 Nigeria High Commission, New Delhi
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Commercial Invoice attestation for Nigeria from India – notary, Chamber of Commerce and MEA attestation stamps on an Indian commercial document
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Overview

Why Nigeria 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.

Companies dealing with Nigeria 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 High Commission of Nigeria in New Delhi.

Key facts

Document
Commercial Invoice issued in India
Used in
Nigeria
Route
Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Nigeria High Commission, New Delhi
Final stamp
Nigeria 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
Process

The Nigeria process for an Indian commercial invoice

  1. Share your document and buyer's checklist

    Send a scan of the commercial invoice and any list your buyer or authority in Nigeria gave you. We confirm the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.

  2. Indian Chamber of Commerce

    An Indian Chamber of Commerce verifies your company and signatory and stamps the commercial invoice.

  3. MEA attestation

    The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi verifies the chamber's stamp and adds its attestation.

  4. Nigeria High Commission legalisation

    The High Commission of Nigeria in New Delhi adds its legalisation stamp. This is the final stamp needed in India.

  5. Back to you

    The finished commercial invoice is returned by tracked courier, or collected from our New Ashok Nagar office, ready for use in Nigeria.

What to send us

  • Certificate of origin for the same shipment, if being legalised
  • Request letter on company letterhead
  • Original commercial invoice, signed and stamped
  • 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 Nigeria High Commission 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.
FAQ

Commercial Invoice attestation for Nigeria: FAQs

Does Nigeria accept the apostille on an Indian commercial invoice?

No. Nigeria is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the commercial invoice needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Nigeria High Commission 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.

What documents are required for commercial invoice attestation for Nigeria?

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 Nigeria needs anything extra.

What is the process for commercial invoice attestation for Nigeria?

Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Nigeria High Commission, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the commercial invoice back to you.

How many days does it take to legalise a commercial invoice for Nigeria?

It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Nigeria 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.

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Send your commercial invoice for Nigeria

Send the document list and destination country on WhatsApp. We reply with the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.

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