Tanzania · Embassy legalisation
Commercial Invoice Attestation for Tanzania from India
Your commercial invoice is issued in India and needs to be accepted by authorities in Tanzania. We take it through every Indian office in the right order and return it ready to use in Tanzania.
- 1 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 2 MEA attestation
- 3 Tanzania High Commission, New Delhi
Commercial invoice for Tanzania: what and why
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 Tanzania 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 Tanzania in New Delhi.
Key facts
- Document
- Commercial Invoice issued in India
- Used in
- Tanzania
- Route
- Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Tanzania High Commission, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Tanzania 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
Step-by-step: commercial invoice attestation for Tanzania
Confirm the requirement
Share the commercial invoice and the instructions you received from Tanzania. We check signatures, names and dates before you courier anything.
Indian Chamber of Commerce
The commercial invoice is attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce, which checks your company's details and the signatory before stamping it.
Ministry of External Affairs
The MEA checks the chamber's signature and attests the commercial invoice, which the Tanzania High Commission requires before it will legalise it.
Tanzania High Commission legalisation
The High Commission of Tanzania 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
- Request letter on company letterhead
- 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
Avoid rejection
- Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Tanzania High Commission compares names across the set.
- Do not laminate or staple through signatures; stamps go on the original.
- 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.
Commercial Invoice attestation for Tanzania: FAQs
Does Tanzania accept the apostille on an Indian commercial invoice?
No. Tanzania is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the commercial invoice needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Tanzania High Commission in New Delhi.
Is a translation needed for Tanzania?
English documents are often accepted in Tanzania, but some authorities ask for English or Swahili. Check with the receiving authority; we can arrange a certified translation if needed.
How long does commercial invoice attestation for Tanzania take?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Tanzania 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 Tanzania?
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.
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 is the process for commercial invoice attestation for Tanzania?
Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Tanzania High Commission, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the commercial invoice back to you.
Other documents for Tanzania
- Shipping Bill Attestation for TanzaniaExport & shipping
- Bill of Lading Attestation for TanzaniaExport & shipping
- Packing List Attestation for TanzaniaExport & shipping
- Certificate of Origin Attestation for TanzaniaExport & shipping
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Send your commercial invoice for Tanzania
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.