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IEC & Export Documents Attestation for Eritrea from India

Exporters and companies across India send us their Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents for use in Eritrea. Here is exactly how it is legalised, what to send and how to avoid rejection.

Quick answer: Eritrea does not accept the MEA apostille on Indian commercial documents. Your Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents needs notarisation, Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation, MEA attestation and legalisation by the Eritrea Embassy in New Delhi.
  • 1 Notary (India)
  • 2 Indian Chamber of Commerce
  • 3 MEA attestation
  • 4 Eritrea Embassy, New Delhi
IEC & Export Documents attestation for Eritrea from India – notary, Chamber of Commerce and MEA attestation stamps on an Indian commercial document
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Overview

Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents for Eritrea: what and why

The Import Export Code (IEC), often called the import export licence, is the basic registration every Indian exporter needs. Overseas buyers and regulators ask for it, along with the RCMC and GST certificate, when they register you as a supplier. The Import Export Code is issued online by the DGFT; related trade registrations include the RCMC from export promotion councils.

Tender authorities and importers in Africa frequently ask Indian suppliers for legalised licences and registration certificates.

Companies dealing with Eritrea are most often asked for a legalised Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents during supplier or vendor registration, as well as for product registration by importers and government tenders.

The Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents issued in India is notarised, attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce, then by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and finally legalised by the Embassy of Eritrea in New Delhi.

Key facts

Document
Import Export Documents (IEC) issued in India
Used in
Eritrea
Route
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Eritrea Embassy, New Delhi
Final stamp
Eritrea Embassy legalisation
Translation
Tigrinya, Arabic or English – 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
Process

Step-by-step: Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents attestation for Eritrea

  1. Send us a scan first

    WhatsApp a scan of the Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents and tell us who in Eritrea will receive it. We check it and reply with the steps, timeline and price.

  2. Notarisation

    A notary in India verifies the signature on the Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents or certifies the copy, which is the first stamp in the chain.

  3. Indian Chamber of Commerce

    An Indian Chamber of Commerce verifies your company and signatory and stamps the Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents.

  4. MEA attestation

    The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi verifies the chamber's stamp and adds its attestation.

  5. Eritrea Embassy legalisation

    The Embassy of Eritrea in New Delhi adds its legalisation stamp. This is the final stamp needed in India.

  6. 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

  • Request letter on company letterhead
  • RCMC from the export promotion council, if requested
  • Printed e-IEC certificate
  • GST certificate copy

Avoid rejection

  • The company name must match your invoices and certificates of origin.
  • Check that the company name is spelt the same way on every document; the Eritrea Embassy compares names across the set.
  • Legalise the full supplier-registration set in one batch.
  • Make sure your IEC details are updated on the DGFT portal.
FAQ

IEC & Export Documents attestation for Eritrea: FAQs

Does Eritrea accept the apostille on an Indian Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents?

No. Eritrea is not an apostille country for Indian commercial documents, so the Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents needs MEA attestation and legalisation by the Eritrea Embassy in New Delhi.

What is the timeline for Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents attestation for Eritrea?

It depends on the schedules of the chamber, the MEA and the Eritrea Embassy at the time. We confirm a timeline in writing before you courier the Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.

What is the process for Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents attestation for Eritrea?

Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA attestation → Eritrea Embassy, New Delhi. We handle every stage from our New Delhi office and courier the Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents back to you.

What documents are required for Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents attestation for Eritrea?

Printed e-IEC certificate; RCMC from the export promotion council, if requested; GST certificate copy. We tell you if the authority in Eritrea needs anything extra.

Is a translation needed for Eritrea?

English documents are often accepted in Eritrea, but some authorities ask for Tigrinya, Arabic or English. Check with the receiving authority; we can arrange a certified translation if needed.

Can the IEC be apostilled?

Yes. A notarised, chamber-attested copy of the IEC can receive an MEA apostille for Hague Convention countries.

Send your Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents for Eritrea

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.

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