Iraq · Embassy legalisation
Certificate of Origin Attestation for Iraq from India
Need an Indian certificate of origin accepted in Iraq? We handle the chamber, MEA and Iraq Embassy stamps for exporters and companies across India.
- 1 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 2 MEA attestation
- 3 Iraq Embassy, New Delhi
Why Iraq asks for a legalised certificate of origin
The certificate of origin (COO) states the country where your goods were produced. Customs in the importing country uses it to apply duties, check restrictions and clear the cargo. The non-preferential COO is the version that is usually legalised. Non-preferential certificates of origin are issued by authorised agencies, including Indian chambers of commerce, through the DGFT's online certificate of origin platform.
Customs offices and banks across the Middle East routinely check that shipping documents carry stamps from the exporting country, and many will not release cargo or pay against a letter of credit until they do.
In Iraq, a legalised certificate of origin is typically requested for customs clearance at the port of entry; it is also used for payment under a letter of credit and import duty assessment.
A certificate of origin issued in India is attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce, then by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and finally legalised by the Embassy of Iraq in New Delhi.
Iraqi authorities often ask for the commercial invoice and certificate of origin to be legalised together for every shipment.
Key facts
- Document
- Certificate of Origin issued in India
- Used in
- Iraq
- Route
- Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Iraq Embassy, New Delhi
- Final stamp
- Iraq Embassy legalisation
- Translation
- Arabic – often requested
- Who we help
- Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
- Our office
- New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
How to get a certificate of origin attested for Iraq
Confirm the requirement
Share the certificate of origin and the instructions you received from Iraq. We check signatures, names and dates before you courier anything.
Indian Chamber of Commerce
The certificate of origin is attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce, which checks your company's details and the signatory before stamping it.
Ministry of External Affairs
The MEA checks the chamber's signature and attests the certificate of origin, which the Iraq Embassy requires before it will legalise it.
Iraq Embassy legalisation
The Embassy of Iraq in New Delhi adds its legalisation stamp. This is the final stamp needed in India.
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
- Signed original certificate of origin
- Bill of lading or airway bill copy
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Matching commercial invoice and packing list
- Certified Arabic translation, if the authority in Iraq asks (we arrange it)
Avoid rejection
- Consignee name, invoice number and quantities must be identical on every document.
- Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Iraq Embassy compares names across the set.
- Legalise the COO and the invoice together; embassies compare them line by line.
- Preferential COOs under trade agreements usually do not need embassy legalisation; check your buyer's instruction first.
Certificate of Origin attestation for Iraq: FAQs
Does Iraq accept the apostille on an Indian certificate of origin?
No. Iraq is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the certificate of origin needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Iraq Embassy in New Delhi.
What is the process for certificate of origin attestation for Iraq?
Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Iraq Embassy, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the certificate of origin back to you.
Do I need an Arabic translation for Iraq?
Many authorities in Iraq expect documents in Arabic. We arrange certified translation and can legalise it together with the English certificate of origin.
Is there anything special about Iraq?
Iraqi authorities often ask for the commercial invoice and certificate of origin to be legalised together for every shipment.
What documents are required for certificate of origin attestation for Iraq?
Signed original certificate of origin; Matching commercial invoice and packing list; Bill of lading or airway bill copy. We tell you if the authority in Iraq needs anything extra.
How many days does it take to legalise a certificate of origin for Iraq?
It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Iraq Embassy at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the certificate of origin, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
Which certificate of origin is legalised?
Usually the non-preferential certificate of origin issued through an authorised chamber. Preferential certificates under trade agreements are verified under the agreement and are rarely legalised.
Other documents for Iraq
- Shipping Bill Attestation for IraqExport & shipping
- Commercial Invoice Attestation for IraqExport & shipping
- Bill of Lading Attestation for IraqExport & shipping
- Packing List Attestation for IraqExport & shipping
- COPP Attestation for IraqPharma
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Send your certificate of origin for Iraq
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.