Egypt · Embassy legalisation
Shipping Bill Attestation for Egypt from India
Your shipping bill is issued in India and needs to be accepted by authorities in Egypt. We take it through every Indian office in the right order and return it ready to use in Egypt.
- 1 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 2 MEA attestation
- 3 Egypt Embassy, New Delhi
Shipping bill for Egypt: what and why
The shipping bill is India's customs export declaration. It proves that the goods were cleared for export from India and shows the port, value and description of the cargo. It is filed electronically through ICEGATE and printed by the exporter or customs broker.
Customs offices and banks across the Middle East routinely check that shipping documents carry stamps from the exporting country, and many will not release cargo or pay against a letter of credit until they do.
Authorities, banks and business partners in Egypt usually ask for a legalised shipping bill for proof of export from India, tender and contract compliance or duty or origin verification by the importer.
A shipping bill 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 Egypt in New Delhi.
Egypt does not accept the apostille. Documents are legalised by the Embassy of Egypt in New Delhi, and Egyptian ministries often expect an Arabic translation.
Key facts
- Document
- Shipping Bill issued in India
- Used in
- Egypt
- Route
- Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Egypt Embassy, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Egypt Embassy legalisation
- Translation
- Arabic – often requested
- Who we help
- Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
- Our office
- New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
How to get a shipping bill attested for Egypt
Send us a scan first
WhatsApp a scan of the shipping bill and tell us who in Egypt will receive it. We check it and reply with the steps, timeline and price.
Indian Chamber of Commerce
An Indian Chamber of Commerce verifies the issuing authority's signature and your company's details, then stamps the shipping bill.
MEA attestation
The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi verifies the chamber's stamp and adds its attestation.
Egypt Embassy legalisation
The Embassy of Egypt 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
- Printed shipping bill copy, certified by the exporter
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Certified Arabic translation, if the authority in Egypt asks (we arrange it)
- Bill of lading or airway bill copy
Avoid rejection
- Ask your customs broker for a clear print; faded copies are refused.
- Values must match the commercial invoice.
- Print the final shipping bill with the Let Export Order details.
- Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Egypt Embassy compares names across the set.
Shipping Bill attestation for Egypt: FAQs
Does Egypt accept the apostille on an Indian shipping bill?
No. Egypt is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the shipping bill needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Egypt Embassy in New Delhi.
Is the electronic shipping bill accepted for attestation?
A printed copy of the electronic shipping bill, certified by the exporter, is what goes through the chamber and MEA.
What is the process for shipping bill attestation for Egypt?
Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Egypt Embassy, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the shipping bill back to you.
Do I need an Arabic translation for Egypt?
Many authorities in Egypt expect documents in Arabic. We arrange certified translation and can legalise it together with the English shipping bill.
How many days does it take to legalise a shipping bill for Egypt?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Egypt Embassy at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the shipping bill, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
Is there anything special about Egypt?
Egypt does not accept the apostille. Documents are legalised by the Embassy of Egypt in New Delhi, and Egyptian ministries often expect an Arabic translation.
What do I need to send for Egypt?
Printed shipping bill copy, certified by the exporter; Matching commercial invoice; Bill of lading or airway bill copy.
Other documents for Egypt
- Commercial Invoice Attestation for EgyptExport & shipping
- IEC & Export Documents Attestation for EgyptExport & shipping
- Bill of Lading Attestation for EgyptExport & shipping
- Certificate of Origin Attestation for EgyptExport & shipping
- COPP Attestation for EgyptPharma
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Send your shipping bill for Egypt
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.