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Commercial Invoice Attestation for Sri Lanka from India

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

Quick answer: Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka High Commission in New Delhi.
  • 1 Indian Chamber of Commerce
  • 2 MEA attestation
  • 3 Sri Lanka High Commission, New Delhi
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Commercial Invoice attestation for Sri Lanka from India – notary, Chamber of Commerce and MEA attestation stamps on an Indian commercial document
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Overview

Why Sri Lanka 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.

Importers across Asia increasingly verify origin and value documents before clearance, and some still ask for paper documents with embassy stamps.

In Sri Lanka, 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 High Commission of Sri Lanka in New Delhi.

Key facts

Document
Commercial Invoice issued in India
Used in
Sri Lanka
Route
Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Sri Lanka High Commission, New Delhi
Final stamp
Sri Lanka High Commission legalisation
Translation
Sinhala or Tamil – often requested
Who we help
Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
Our office
New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
Process

The Sri Lanka process for an Indian commercial invoice

  1. Send us a scan first

    WhatsApp a scan of the commercial invoice and tell us who in Sri Lanka will receive it. We check it and reply with the steps, timeline and price.

  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. Sri Lanka High Commission legalisation

    The High Commission of Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka.

What to send us

  • Request letter on company letterhead
  • Certified Sinhala or Tamil translation, if the authority in Sri Lanka asks (we arrange it)
  • Certificate of origin for the same shipment, if being legalised
  • Packing list and bill of lading or airway bill copy
  • Original commercial invoice, signed and stamped

Avoid rejection

  • Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Sri Lanka 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.
  • Do not laminate or staple through signatures; stamps go on the original.
FAQ

Commercial Invoice attestation for Sri Lanka: FAQs

Does Sri Lanka accept the apostille on an Indian commercial invoice?

No. Sri Lanka is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the commercial invoice needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Sri Lanka High Commission in New Delhi.

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.

Do I need a Sinhala translation for Sri Lanka?

Many authorities in Sri Lanka expect documents in Sinhala or Tamil. We arrange certified translation and can legalise it together with the English commercial invoice.

What is the timeline for commercial invoice attestation for Sri Lanka?

It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Sri Lanka 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.

Which papers should accompany the commercial invoice for Sri Lanka?

Usually: 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 Sri Lanka?

Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka

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

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