Somalia · Embassy legalisation
Packing List Attestation for Somalia from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their packing list for use in Somalia. Here is exactly how it is legalised, what to send and how to avoid rejection.
- 1 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 2 MEA attestation
- 3 Somalia Embassy, New Delhi
When you need a legalised packing list in Somalia
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.
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 Somalia are most often asked for a legalised packing list during physical inspection at customs, as well as for supporting the certificate of origin and insurance and cargo claims.
A packing list 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 Somalia in New Delhi.
Key facts
- Document
- Packing List issued in India
- Used in
- Somalia
- Route
- Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Somalia Embassy, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Somalia Embassy legalisation
- Translation
- Somali or Arabic – 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: packing list attestation for Somalia
Confirm the requirement
Share the packing list and the instructions you received from Somalia. We check signatures, names and dates before you courier anything.
Indian Chamber of Commerce
The packing list is attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce, which checks your company's details and the signatory before stamping it.
MEA attestation
The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi verifies the chamber's stamp and adds its attestation.
Somalia Embassy legalisation
The Embassy of Somalia 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
- Matching commercial invoice and certificate of origin
- Original packing list, signed and stamped
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Bill of lading or airway bill copy
Avoid rejection
- Package counts and weights must match the bill of lading.
- Legalise it in the same batch as the invoice and COO.
- Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Somalia Embassy compares names across the set.
- Use the same invoice number and date as the commercial invoice.
Packing List attestation for Somalia: FAQs
Does Somalia accept the apostille on an Indian packing list?
No. Somalia is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the packing list needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Somalia Embassy in New Delhi.
What is the timeline for packing list attestation for Somalia?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Somalia Embassy at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the packing list, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
Is a translation needed for Somalia?
English documents are often accepted in Somalia, but some authorities ask for Somali or Arabic. Check with the receiving authority; we can arrange a certified translation if needed.
Can the packing list be apostilled?
Yes, for Hague Convention countries it can receive an MEA apostille after notarisation and chamber attestation.
Which papers should accompany the packing list for Somalia?
Usually: Original packing list, signed and stamped; Matching commercial invoice and certificate of origin; Bill of lading or airway bill copy.
What is the process for packing list attestation for Somalia?
Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Somalia Embassy, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the packing list back to you.
Other documents for Somalia
- Shipping Bill Attestation for SomaliaExport & shipping
- Commercial Invoice Attestation for SomaliaExport & shipping
- Certificate of Origin Attestation for SomaliaExport & shipping
- Bill of Lading Attestation for SomaliaExport & shipping
- COPP Attestation for SomaliaPharma
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Send your packing list for Somalia
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.