IEC & Export Documents Apostille for Namibia from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents for use in Namibia. Here is exactly how it is legalised, what to send and how to avoid rejection.
- 1 Notary (India)
- 2 Indian Chamber of Commerce
- 3 MEA apostille

Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents for Namibia: 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 Namibia 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 and then apostilled by the MEA. Namibia accepts the apostille, so no embassy step is needed.
Key facts
- Document
- Import Export Documents (IEC) 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 Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents
Confirm the requirement
Share the Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents and the instructions you received from Namibia. We check signatures, names and dates before you courier anything.
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.
Indian Chamber of Commerce
The Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents is attested by an Indian Chamber of Commerce, which checks your company's details and the signatory before stamping it.
MEA apostille
The MEA adds its apostille, which is the final step for a Hague Convention country.
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
- GST certificate copy
- Request letter on company letterhead
- Printed e-IEC certificate
- RCMC from the export promotion council, if requested
Avoid rejection
- Make sure your IEC details are updated on the DGFT portal.
- Do not get the document stamped by an embassy; an apostille country only needs the MEA apostille.
- The company name must match your invoices and certificates of origin.
- Legalise the full supplier-registration set in one batch.
IEC & Export Documents apostille for Namibia: FAQs
Does Namibia need embassy attestation for an Indian Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents?
No. Namibia accepts the MEA apostille, so the Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents only needs notarisation, Indian Chamber of Commerce attestation and the MEA apostille.
Is the import export licence the same as the IEC?
Yes. In India the Import Export Code issued by the DGFT is commonly called the import export licence.
What is the process for Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents apostille for Namibia?
Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille. 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 apostille for Namibia?
Printed e-IEC certificate; RCMC from the export promotion council, if requested; GST certificate copy. We tell you if the authority in Namibia needs anything extra.
How many days does it take to legalise a Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents 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 Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents, and can plan around shipment or registration deadlines.
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Send your Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents 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.