Application for Diamond Permits in Namibia
The definitive regulatory guide for the Namibian diamond industry. Learn how to legally register mining vessels, acquire handling permits, secure dealer licenses, and export rough or polished diamonds.
Step 1: Elite Corporate Structuring
The Ministry of Mines and Energy enforces strict corporate compliance and due diligence on all diamond-related applications. Choose from our specialized corporate setup services to formalize your entity.
PTY (Ltd) Registration
The mandatory legal structure for applying for mining licenses, holding high-value export permits, and onboarding foreign investors.
Corporate Due Diligence
Diamond licensing requires extensive background checks. We provide high-level regulatory liaison and verify director probity profiles.
Import & Export Permits
Ensure your company has the foundational NamRA Customs Client Codes required before applying for specific diamond export certificates.
Mining Business Plans
Expertly drafted operational models and financial projections required by the Ministry to prove the viability of your cutting or mining operation.
Registered Office
Provide the Ministry with a secure, prestigious Windhoek legal domicile address to satisfy BIPA’s statutory requirements.
Company Secretarial
Ensure your shareholding certificates and director registers are perfectly maintained, a strict prerequisite for holding diamond licenses.
Diamond Licensing & Compliance Guides
Select a guide below to explore the statutory frameworks, police clearance requirements, and application procedures mandated by the Diamond Act.
Mining & Extraction Operations
Apply for a Mining Licence on the Cadastre Portal
Step-by-step instructions on navigating Namibia’s digital Mining Cadastre Portal to secure exclusive prospecting and mining rights.
Register a Diamond Mining Vessel in Namibia
The regulatory roadmap for offshore marine diamond extraction, including vessel clearance, security protocols, and MME compliance.
Handling, Cutting & Dealer Licensing
Get a Diamond Dealer or Cutter Licence
Understand the stringent capital, facility security, and vetting requirements to legally buy, sell, or polish diamonds in Namibia.
Apply for a Diamond Handling Permit
Essential for transport personnel, security staff, and contractors who need legal authorization to possess or move unpolished diamonds.
Register a Diamond Authorised Representative
The legal process for a licensed dealer or cutter to officially appoint a representative to conduct diamond transactions on their behalf.
Diamond Exporting & Trade
Get a Rough Diamond Export Permit
Navigate the strict Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) and secure the mandatory approvals to export unpolished diamonds.
Export Polished Diamonds Legally
Customs declarations, valuation requirements by the Diamond Board, and the logistical steps to ship cut diamonds internationally.
Important Regulatory & Enforcement Bodies
Connect directly with the essential Namibian government agencies and institutions that regulate the mining, security, and trade of diamonds.
Ministry of Mines & Energy
The MME is the primary regulatory body responsible for issuing all mining licenses, handling permits, and enforcing the Diamond Act.
Chamber of Mines
The leading advocacy body for the Namibian mining sector, providing industry insights, ethical standards, and lobbying for sustainable policies.
Financial Intelligence Centre
Dealers in precious stones and metals are classified as Accountable Institutions and must legally register with the FIC to prevent money laundering.
NamRA
The Namibia Revenue Agency enforces customs control at borders and issues the required Customs Client Codes for legal diamond exportation.
BIPA Namibia
The Business and Intellectual Property Authority handles the foundational corporate registration (PTY/CC) of your mining or dealer entity.