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Certificate of Origin Apostille for Namibia from India
Your certificate of origin is issued in India and needs to be accepted by authorities in Namibia. We take it through every Indian office in the right order and return it ready to use in Namibia.
- 1 Notary (India)
- 2 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 3 MEA apostille
Why Namibia 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.
Many African customs authorities and banks ask for legalised commercial invoices and certificates of origin, especially for shipments paid by letter of credit.
In Namibia, 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 notarised, attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce and then apostilled by the MEA. Namibia accepts the apostille, so no embassy step is needed.
Key facts
- Document
- Certificate of Origin issued in India
- Used in
- Namibia
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille
- Final stamp
- MEA apostille
- Translation
- English – usually not needed
- Who we help
- Indian exporters, manufacturers and companies
- Our office
- New Ashok Nagar, New Delhi · courier from any city
The Namibia process for an Indian certificate of origin
Confirm the requirement
Share the certificate of origin and the instructions you received from Namibia. We check signatures, names and dates before you courier anything.
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 your company and signatory and stamps the certificate of origin.
MEA apostille
The MEA adds its apostille, which is the final step for a Hague Convention country.
Back to you
The finished certificate of origin is returned by tracked courier, or collected from our New Ashok Nagar office, ready for use in Namibia.
What to send us
- Signed original certificate of origin
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Matching commercial invoice and packing list
- Bill of lading or airway bill copy
Avoid rejection
- 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.
- Do not get the document stamped by an embassy; an apostille country only needs the MEA apostille.
- Consignee name, invoice number and quantities must be identical on every document.
Certificate of Origin apostille for Namibia: FAQs
Does Namibia need embassy attestation for an Indian certificate of origin?
No. Namibia accepts the MEA apostille, so the certificate of origin only needs notarisation, Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation and the MEA apostille.
How many days does it take to legalise a certificate of origin for Namibia?
It depends on the chamber's and the MEA's schedules at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the certificate of origin, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
Can the certificate of origin be legalised after the goods have shipped?
Yes. Legalisation can be done after shipment, but the buyer may need the stamped original before customs releases the goods, so plan it in parallel with shipping.
What is the process for certificate of origin apostille for Namibia?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the certificate of origin back to you.
What do I need to send for Namibia?
Signed original certificate of origin; Matching commercial invoice and packing list; Bill of lading or airway bill copy.
Other documents for Namibia
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- Commercial Invoice Apostille for NamibiaExport & shipping
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- Shipping Bill Apostille for NamibiaExport & shipping
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Send your certificate of origin for Namibia
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.