IEC & Export Documents Apostille for Rwanda from India
Exporters and companies across India send us their Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents for use in Rwanda. 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 Rwanda: 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 Rwanda 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. Rwanda accepts the apostille, so no embassy step is needed.
Key facts
- Document
- Import Export Documents (IEC) issued in India
- Used in
- Rwanda
- Route
- Notary (India) → Indian Chamber of Commerce → MEA apostille
- Final stamp
- MEA apostille
- Translation
- English, French or Kinyarwanda – 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
Step-by-step: Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents apostille for Rwanda
Confirm the requirement
Share the Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents and the instructions you received from Rwanda. 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 Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents.
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
- RCMC from the export promotion council, if requested
- Request letter on company letterhead
- GST certificate copy
- Printed e-IEC certificate
Avoid rejection
- Make sure your IEC details are updated on the DGFT portal.
- The company name must match your invoices and certificates of origin.
- Legalise the full supplier-registration set in one batch.
- Do not get the document stamped by an embassy; an apostille country only needs the MEA apostille.
IEC & Export Documents apostille for Rwanda: FAQs
Does Rwanda need embassy attestation for an Indian Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents?
No. Rwanda 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.
How many days does it take to legalise a Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents for Rwanda?
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.
What do I need to send for Rwanda?
Printed e-IEC certificate; RCMC from the export promotion council, if requested; GST certificate copy.
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.
Is a translation needed for Rwanda?
English documents are often accepted in Rwanda, but some authorities ask for English, French or Kinyarwanda. Check with the receiving authority; we can arrange a certified translation if needed.
What is the process for Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents apostille for Rwanda?
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.
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Send your Import Export Code (IEC) and trade registration documents for Rwanda
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.