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Packing List Apostille for Colombia from India
Your packing list is issued in India and needs to be accepted by authorities in Colombia. We take it through every Indian office in the right order and return it ready to use in Colombia.
- 1 Notary (India)
- 2 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 3 MEA apostille
Why Colombia asks for a legalised packing list
The packing list describes how a shipment is packed: number of packages, marks and numbers, dimensions and weights. Customs officers use it to inspect cargo, and chambers use it to support the certificate of origin. The exporter prepares the packing list on letterhead, showing packages, marks, net and gross weights for each item.
Customs brokers and banks in the Americas may ask for apostilled shipping documents for certain goods or payment terms.
In Colombia, a legalised packing list is typically requested for physical inspection at customs; it is also used for supporting the certificate of origin and insurance and cargo claims.
A packing list issued in India is notarised, attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce and then apostilled by the MEA. Colombia accepts the apostille, so no embassy step is needed.
Key facts
- Document
- Packing List issued in India
- Used in
- Colombia
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille
- Final stamp
- MEA apostille
- Translation
- Spanish – often requested
- Who we help
- Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
- Our office
- New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
The Colombia process for an Indian packing list
Share your document and buyer's checklist
Send a scan of the packing list and any list your buyer or authority in Colombia gave you. We confirm the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.
Notarisation
A notary in India verifies the signature on the packing list or certifies the copy, which is the first stamp in the chain.
Indian Chamber of Commerce
An Indian Chamber of Commerce verifies your company and signatory and stamps the packing list.
MEA apostille
The MEA adds its apostille, which is the final step for a Hague Convention country.
Back to you
The finished packing list is returned by tracked courier, or collected from our New Ashok Nagar office, ready for use in Colombia.
What to send us
- Original packing list, signed and stamped
- Certified Spanish translation, if the authority in Colombia asks (we arrange it)
- Bill of lading or airway bill copy
- Matching commercial invoice and certificate of origin
- Request letter on company letterhead
Avoid rejection
- Package counts and weights must match the bill of lading.
- Legalise it in the same batch as the invoice and COO.
- Do not get the document stamped by an embassy; an apostille country only needs the MEA apostille.
- Use the same invoice number and date as the commercial invoice.
Packing List apostille for Colombia: FAQs
Does Colombia need embassy attestation for an Indian packing list?
No. Colombia accepts the MEA apostille, so the packing list only needs notarisation, Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation and the MEA apostille.
What is the process for packing list apostille for Colombia?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the packing list back to you.
How many days does it take to legalise a packing list for Colombia?
It depends on the chamber's and the MEA's schedules at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the packing list, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
What documents are required for packing list apostille for Colombia?
Original packing list, signed and stamped; Matching commercial invoice and certificate of origin; Bill of lading or airway bill copy. We tell you if the authority in Colombia needs anything extra.
Do I need a Spanish translation for Colombia?
Many authorities in Colombia expect documents in Spanish. We arrange certified translation and can legalise it together with the English packing list.
Is packing list attestation always needed?
No. Many buyers only need the invoice and certificate of origin. The packing list is legalised when the buyer, bank or customs authority asks for the full set.
Other documents for Colombia
- Shipping Bill Apostille for ColombiaExport & shipping
- Certificate of Origin Apostille for ColombiaExport & shipping
- Bill of Lading Apostille for ColombiaExport & shipping
- Commercial Invoice Apostille for ColombiaExport & shipping
- COPP Apostille for ColombiaPharma
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Send your packing list for Colombia
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.