Nigeria · Embassy legalisation
Shipping Bill Attestation for Nigeria from India
Your shipping bill is issued in India and needs to be accepted by authorities in Nigeria. We take it through every Indian office in the right order and return it ready to use in Nigeria.
- 1 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 2 MEA attestation
- 3 Nigeria High Commission, New Delhi
When you need a legalised shipping bill in Nigeria
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.
Companies dealing with Nigeria are most often asked for a legalised shipping bill during proof of export from India, as well as 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 Nigeria in New Delhi.
Key facts
- Document
- Shipping Bill issued in India
- Used in
- Nigeria
- Route
- Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Nigeria High Commission, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Nigeria 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
How to get a shipping bill attested for Nigeria
Confirm the requirement
Share the shipping bill and the instructions you received from Nigeria. We check signatures, names and dates before you courier anything.
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.
Ministry of External Affairs
The MEA checks the chamber's signature and attests the shipping bill, which the Nigeria High Commission requires before it will legalise it.
Nigeria High Commission legalisation
The High Commission of Nigeria in New Delhi adds its legalisation stamp. This is the final stamp needed in India.
Back to you
The finished shipping bill is returned by tracked courier, or collected from our New Ashok Nagar office, ready for use in Nigeria.
What to send us
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Matching commercial invoice
- Bill of lading or airway bill copy
- Printed shipping bill copy, certified by the exporter
Avoid rejection
- Print the final shipping bill with the Let Export Order details.
- Values must match the commercial invoice.
- Ask your customs broker for a clear print; faded copies are refused.
- Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Nigeria High Commission compares names across the set.
Shipping Bill attestation for Nigeria: FAQs
Does Nigeria accept the apostille on an Indian shipping bill?
No. Nigeria is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the shipping bill needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Nigeria High Commission in New Delhi.
What is the process for shipping bill attestation for Nigeria?
Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Nigeria 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 Nigeria?
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 Nigeria needs anything extra.
How long does shipping bill attestation for Nigeria take?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Nigeria 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.
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.
Other documents for Nigeria
- IEC & Export Documents Attestation for NigeriaExport & shipping
- Commercial Invoice Attestation for NigeriaExport & shipping
- Certificate of Origin Attestation for NigeriaExport & shipping
- Bill of Lading Attestation for NigeriaExport & shipping
- COPP Attestation for NigeriaPharma
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Send your shipping bill for Nigeria
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.