Many countries throughout the world require document legalization as a function of the export process. Documents must first be legalized in order for goods to be permitted into these countries. Following the legalization procedure will minimize your export hassles and allow your particular goods access into these countries without delays or fines.
Documents should be legalized only by the appropriate Embassy, Consulate, Chamber of Commerce, or Document Service provider, typically located in any major city or port. Of course, document legalization is a service that generally entails a fee. Please check with the Consulate or Service Provider you have chosen to determine the exact fees for your shipment. Required documents and fee schedules may differ according to commodity type.
It is important to ensure all your documents are in order before a shipment is en route or arrives at its destination, to avoid incurring delays or fines.
*IT IS NOT MANDATORY TO LEGALIZE DOCUMENTS FOR ALL COUNTRIES LISTED BELOW. PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR GATEWAY REPRESENTITIVE FOR CONFIRMATION PRIOR TO SHIPMENT.
|
Country |
Minimum documents required |
Estimated time for process at Consulate |
|
ARGENTINA |
1 Original Certificate of Origin |
24 to 48 hours |
|
BAHRAIN |
1 Original Certificate of Origin |
24 to 48 hours |
|
COSTA RICA |
1 Original / 3 Copies of AWB or Bill of Lading |
48 to 72 hours |
|
DOMINICAN REP |
1 Original / 5 Copies of AWB or Bill of Lading |
Same day all ports of loading except Miami |
|
EGYPT |
1 Original Certificate of Origin |
24 hours |
|
GUATEMALA |
1 Original / 3 Copies of Bill of Lading |
24 to 48 hours |
|
CYPRUS |
1 Original Certificate of Origin |
24 to 48 hours |
|
JORDAN |
1 Original Certificate of Origin |
24 hours |
|
KUWAIT |
1 Original Certificate of Origin |
48 to 72 hours |
|
LEBANON |
1 Original Certificate of Origin |
4 to 5 working days |
|
NICARAGUA |
1 Original AWB or 3 Bills of Lading |
24 hours |
|
OMAN |
1 Original Certificate of Origin |
48 to 72 hours |
|
PARAGUAY |
1 Original / 5 Copies of AWB or Bill of Lading |
48 to 72 hours |
|
QATAR |
1 Original Certificate of Origin |
24 hours |
|
SAUDI ARABIA |
1 Original Certificate of Origin |
24 hours |
|
SYRIA |
1 Original Certificate of Origin |
24 to 48 hours |
|
TUNISIA |
1 Original Certificate of Origin |
48 to 72 hours |
|
TURKEY |
1 Original Certificate of Origin |
48 to 72 hours |
|
UAE |
1 Original Certificate of Origin |
3 to 4 working days |
|
YEMEN |
1 Original Certificate of Origin |
24 to 48 hours |
