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Shipping Bill Attestation for Gambia from India

Exporters and companies across India send us their shipping bill for use in the Gambia. Here is exactly how it is legalised, what to send and how to avoid rejection.

Quick answer: The Gambia does not accept the MEA apostille on Indian commercial documents. Your shipping bill needs Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation, MEA attestation and legalisation by the Gambia High Commission in New Delhi.
  • 1 Indian Chamber of Commerce
  • 2 MEA attestation
  • 3 Gambia High Commission, New Delhi
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Overview

When you need a legalised shipping bill in the Gambia

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.

Many African customs authorities and banks ask for legalised commercial invoices and certificates of origin, especially for shipments paid by letter of credit.

In the Gambia, a legalised shipping bill is typically requested for proof of export from India; it is also used for tender and contract compliance and 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 High Commission of the Gambia in New Delhi.

Key facts

Document
Shipping Bill issued in India
Used in
The Gambia
Route
Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Gambia High Commission, New Delhi
Final stamp
Gambia High Commission legalisation
Translation
English – usually not needed
Who we help
Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
Our office
New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
Process

How to get a shipping bill attested for the Gambia

  1. Send us a scan first

    WhatsApp a scan of the shipping bill and tell us who in the Gambia 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 the issuing authority's signature and your company's details, then stamps the shipping bill.

  3. MEA attestation

    The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi verifies the chamber's stamp and adds its attestation.

  4. Gambia High Commission legalisation

    The High Commission of the Gambia in New Delhi adds its legalisation stamp. This is the final stamp needed in India.

  5. 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

  • Bill of lading or airway bill copy
  • Request letter on company letterhead
  • Matching commercial invoice
  • Printed shipping bill copy, certified by the exporter

Avoid rejection

  • 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 Gambia High Commission compares names across the set.
  • Ask your customs broker for a clear print; faded copies are refused.
  • Values must match the commercial invoice.
FAQ

Shipping Bill attestation for the Gambia: FAQs

Does the Gambia accept the apostille on an Indian shipping bill?

No. The Gambia is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the shipping bill needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Gambia High Commission in New Delhi.

How long does shipping bill attestation for the Gambia take?

It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Gambia High Commission at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the shipping bill, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.

What is the process for shipping bill attestation for the Gambia?

Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Gambia High Commission, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the shipping bill back to you.

What documents are required for shipping bill attestation for the Gambia?

Printed shipping bill copy, certified by the exporter; Matching commercial invoice; Bill of lading or airway bill copy. We tell you if the authority in the Gambia needs anything extra.

Why would a buyer ask for a legalised shipping bill?

It is official proof that the goods were exported from India. Some buyers need it for tenders, duty claims or to settle disputes.

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Send your shipping bill for the Gambia

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

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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.

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