Document Services

Document services and legalization for Domestic and international import of goodsMany 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 Sino American 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
1 Original / 3 Copies of Commercial Invoice - signed

24 to 48 hours

COSTA RICA

1 Original / 3 Copies of AWB or Bill of Lading
1 Original / 3 Copies of Commercial Invoice - signed

48 to 72 hours

DOMINICAN REP

1 Original / 5 Copies of AWB or Bill of Lading
1 Original / 5 Copies of Commercial Invoice - signed

48 hours all ports of loading

EGYPT

1 Original Certificate of Origin
1 Original / 3 Copies of Commercial Invoice - signed

24 hours

GUATEMALA

1 Original / 3 Copies of Bill of Lading
1 Original / 4 Copies of Commercial Invoice

24 to 48 hours

CYPRUS

1 Original Certificate of Origin
1 Original / 3 Copies of Commercial Invoice - signed

24 to 48 hours

JORDAN

1 Original Certificate of Origin
1 Original / 3 Copies of Commercial Invoice

24 hours

KUWAIT

1 Original Certificate of Origin
1 Original / 3 Copies of Commercial Invoice

48 to 72 hours

LEBANON

1 Original Certificate of Origin
1 Original / 3 Copies of Commercial Invoice

4 to 5 working days

NICARAGUA

1 Original AWB or 3 Bills of Lading
1 Original / 4 Copies of Commercial Invoice

24 hours

OMAN

1 Original Certificate of Origin
1 Original / 3 Copies of Commercial Invoice - signed

48 to 72 hours

PARAGUAY

1 Original / 5 Copies of AWB or Bill of Lading
1 Original / 5 Copies of Commercial Invoice

48 to 72 hours

QATAR

1 Original Certificate of Origin
1 Original / 4 Copies of Commercial Invoice - signed

24 hours

SAUDI ARABIA

1 Original Certificate of Origin
1 Original / 3 Copies of Commercial Invoice - signed

24 hours

SYRIA

1 Original Certificate of Origin
1 Original / 3 Copies of Commercial Invoice - signed

24 to 48 hours

TUNISIA

1 Original Certificate of Origin
1 Original / 3 Copies of Commercial Invoice - signed

48 to 72 hours

TURKEY

1 Original Certificate of Origin
1 Original / 3 Copies of Commercial Invoice - signed
DO NOT NOTARIZE DOCUMENTS

48 to 72 hours

UAE

1 Original Certificate of Origin
1 Original / 3 Copies of Commercial Invoice - signed

3 to 4 working days

YEMEN

1 Original Certificate of Origin
1 Original / 3 Copies of Commercial Invoice - signed

24 to 48 hours

 

 
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