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Shipping Bill Attestation for Papua New Guinea from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their shipping bill for use in Papua New Guinea. Here is exactly how it is legalised, what to send and how to avoid rejection.
- 1 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 2 MEA attestation
- 3 Papua New Guinea High Commission, New Delhi
When you need a legalised shipping bill in Papua New Guinea
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.
Importers in Oceania occasionally ask for apostilled or legalised shipping documents, mainly for regulated goods.
Authorities, banks and business partners in Papua New Guinea 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 High Commission of Papua New Guinea in New Delhi.
Key facts
- Document
- Shipping Bill issued in India
- Used in
- Papua New Guinea
- Route
- Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Papua New Guinea High Commission, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Papua New Guinea 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
Step-by-step: shipping bill attestation for Papua New Guinea
Share your document and buyer's checklist
Send a scan of the shipping bill and any list your buyer or authority in Papua New Guinea gave you. We confirm the route, timeline and an all-inclusive quote.
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.
Papua New Guinea High Commission legalisation
The High Commission of Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea.
What to send us
- Bill of lading or airway bill copy
- Printed shipping bill copy, certified by the exporter
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Matching commercial invoice
Avoid rejection
- Ask your customs broker for a clear print; faded copies are refused.
- 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 Papua New Guinea High Commission compares names across the set.
- Values must match the commercial invoice.
Shipping Bill attestation for Papua New Guinea: FAQs
Does Papua New Guinea accept the apostille on an Indian shipping bill?
No. Papua New Guinea is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the shipping bill needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Papua New Guinea High Commission in New Delhi.
What is the process for shipping bill attestation for Papua New Guinea?
Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Papua New Guinea High Commission, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the shipping bill back to you.
How long does shipping bill attestation for Papua New Guinea take?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Papua New Guinea 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.
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 do I need to send for Papua New Guinea?
Printed shipping bill copy, certified by the exporter; Matching commercial invoice; Bill of lading or airway bill copy.
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Send your shipping bill for Papua New Guinea
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.