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Shipping Bill Apostille for Seychelles from India
Your shipping bill is issued in India and needs to be accepted by authorities in Seychelles. We take it through every Indian office in the right order and return it ready to use in Seychelles.
- 1 Notary (India)
- 2 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 3 MEA apostille
Shipping bill for Seychelles: 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.
Many African customs authorities and banks ask for legalised commercial invoices and certificates of origin, especially for shipments paid by letter of credit.
In Seychelles, 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 notarised, attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce and then apostilled by the MEA. Seychelles accepts the apostille, so no embassy step is needed.
Key facts
- Document
- Shipping Bill issued in India
- Used in
- Seychelles
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille
- Final stamp
- MEA apostille
- Translation
- English or French – 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
The Seychelles process for an Indian shipping bill
Send us a scan first
WhatsApp a scan of the shipping bill and tell us who in Seychelles will receive it. We check it and reply with the steps, timeline and price.
Notary in India
The signatory's signature or the certified copy is notarised in India, as the chamber and MEA require for this document.
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 apostille
The MEA adds its apostille, which is the final step for a Hague Convention country.
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.
- Do not get the document stamped by an embassy; an apostille country only needs the MEA apostille.
- Values must match the commercial invoice.
- Ask your customs broker for a clear print; faded copies are refused.
Shipping Bill apostille for Seychelles: FAQs
Does Seychelles need embassy attestation for an Indian shipping bill?
No. Seychelles accepts the MEA apostille, so the shipping bill only needs notarisation, Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation and the MEA apostille.
What do I need to send for Seychelles?
Printed shipping bill copy, certified by the exporter; Matching commercial invoice; Bill of lading or airway bill copy.
How many days does it take to legalise a shipping bill for Seychelles?
It depends on the chamber's and the MEA's schedules 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.
Is a translation needed for Seychelles?
English documents are often accepted in Seychelles, but some authorities ask for English or French. Check with the receiving authority; we can arrange a certified translation if needed.
What is the process for shipping bill apostille for Seychelles?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the shipping bill back to you.
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Send your shipping bill for Seychelles
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.