Attest documents for use in Sweden

Certify documents issued in over 100 countries for official use in Sweden

Certify documents issued in over 100 countries for official use in Sweden

Isarey works across multiple jurisdictions to legalize international documents so that they are valid for submission to Swedish authorities.

We legalize all types of official documents for use in Sweden, including identity documents, birth and marriage certificates, criminal record certificates, academic diplomas and corporate documents.

We work locally with certification specialists, notaries, law firms and certifiedSwedishtranslators in over 100 countries, certifying documents for use in Sweden, including documents issued in:

Sweden is a signatory to the Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents Hague Apostille ConventionExternal link (opens in new tab). This means that official documents issued in other signatory countries can be certified by an Apostille Stamp in the country where they have been issued. This stamp will generally be accepted directly by Swedish authorities as confirmation of the document’s authenticity without need for further certification in Sweden.

However, documents from non-Apostille countries must be legalized by the authorities of the issuing country and then attested by the local Swedish embassy or consulate. This applies to documents in countries such as: AE United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates - TW TaiwanTaiwan - MY MalaysiaMalaysia - TH ThailandThailand - ZM ZambiaZambia - QA QatarQatar

European Union

Submission within the European Union
Certain documents do not require Apostilles for submission to authorities in Sweden when they are issued in another European Union Member State (the receiving authority should accept the original or a certified copy).

When applying for certain public documents, a multilingual standard form may be requested to accompany the original. A multilingual standard form must always be issued and signed by an authority of the EU country where the public document is issued, providing a translation aid designed to help the receiving authority to understand a public document which is in a language not accepted by Sweden.
See: EU Multilingual standard formsExternal link (opens in new tab)

Documents not requiring Apostilles for use in Sweden include birth, death, marriage certificates, absence of a criminal record (a clean criminal record of a citizen of the issuing country), certificates of nationality and residence:
See: Regulation (EU) 2016/1191External link (opens in new tab)

Other documents, including academic certificates, still require Apostille certification and certified translation to be valid in Sweden.

If you have documents issued in Sweden:

Isarey also certifies documents issued in Sweden for use abroad, including Swedish birth, death and marriage certificates, diplomas and criminal record certificates. For further information, please see:

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Certified Translation

When documents are written in a language that is not an official language of Sweden, then a certified translation may also be required. It is important to ensure that the certified translation is valid for use in Sweden. Translations not done in Sweden may require separate legalization alongside the original document.

Isarey provides document attestation services to private, corporate and institutional clients worldwide. Our presence in different jurisdictions and our local experience and expertise dealing directly with authorities and embassies in different countries means we can save you time, frustration and money, ensuring that documents are properly prepared so that they are accepted by Swedish authorities.

To find out about certifying documents for use in Sweden, use our online quotation form or email us a scan or description of the documents you need to certify. We will get back to you directly with a quotation and details of how to proceed:

6 steps to certify document for use in Sweden

  1. Upload the documents you need attested or send them to us by email.
  2. Our experts will pre-check your documents to ensure that they are eligible for Apostille certification or consular legalization in the country where they are issued, and we’ll assist you locally in preparing them if required.
  3. We’ll send you a quotation with the total cost of the process (final price including all fees, certified translation when required and courier costs) and an estimation of how long the process will take to complete.
  4. We’ll arrange a secure courier to collect your original documents (where electronic versions are not sufficient).
  5. As soon as we receive your documents, we will confirm your order and proceed with the attestation process. Where appropriate, we will arrange certified copies for the attestation process so that we can return your originals directly.
  6. We return the attested documents to you by secure international courier.

Sweden Resources

Swedish news and resources: visas, business and immigration

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Sweden Visa and Immigration Resources
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Sweden - UK Foreign travel advice
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This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel to Sweden.
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Travelling to Sweden for work
Right arrowwww.gov.uk
Check if you need a visa or permit to work in Sweden and how to get one if you do (UK Citizens).
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Living in Sweden
Right arrowwww.gov.uk
Information for British citizens moving to or living in Sweden, including guidance on residency, healthcare and driving.
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Sweden travel advice
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Travel Advice and Advisories from the Government of Canada for Sweden.
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Sweden Doing Business
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Sweden - Country Commercial Guide
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Discusses key Swedish economic indicators and trade statistics, which countries are dominant in the market, and other issues that affect trade.
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Sweden Visa and Immigration News
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Sweden: Minimum Monthly Salary to Obtain or Extend Work Permit
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Since 1 November 2023, the minimum monthly salary to obtain or to extend a work permit has been increased significantly from SEK 13,000 to SEK 27,360
How can I stay in Sweden if I no longer meet the work permit threshold
Right arrowwww.thelocal.se
The new salary threshold means that a lot of people in Sweden on work permits no longer qualify under the new rules. What other permits are there for people who want to stay in the country
Who will be fast-tracked for a Swedish work permit from next year
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A new work permit system expected to come into force in 2024 will cut waiting times for some professions to just 30 days. Who will this include, and how long will you have to wait if you're applying for a job in a different industry
Swedish work permit overhaul ready 'by start of next year'
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A planned overhaul of Sweden's work permit system, with the aim of promoting permits for highly-skilled non-EU citizens and cutting waiting times for some applicants to 30 days, will be ready by the start of 2024.
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How To Move To Sweden In 2023
Right arrowwww.forbes.com
Introduced last year, the new job-seeker permit is designed to attract high-caliber professionals to Sweden.
Start-up work permit requirements published
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The Swedish government has published eligibility requirements for its new start-up work permit.
What do we know so far about Swedens new talent visa
Right arrowwww.thelocal.se
, Sweden is launching a new nine-month 'talent visa', which will allow some highly qualified individuals to get temporary residency while they look for jobs or plan to launch a business.
How will the new work permit law just passed in Sweden affect foreigners
Right arrowwww.thelocal.se
The government's work permit overhaul, designed among other things, to reduce the number of talented foreign workers being deported due to minor paperwork issues.
New Swedish migration law makes permanent residency harder for refugees and visitors
Right arrowwww.euronews.com
The new rules see refugees given temporary rather than permanent residency in Sweden as a rule of thumb, while new arrivals must wait at least three years before they can apply to stay permanently in the country.
What does Swedens new migration law mean for residence permit-holders
Right arrowwww.thelocal.com
Sweden's new migration law contains some important changes for people applying for permanent residency or who want to bring a family member over to Sweden.
Why bright minds from across the world are choosing to live in Stockholm
Right arrowwww.thelocal.at
When it comes to achieving this balance, Stockholm offers a rare combination: its a global tech and start-up hub, a leader in sustainability, and big enough to make an international impact while remaining highly livable.
EXPLAINED: What Brits need to know about Swedens new post-Brexit bill
Right arrowwww.thelocal.se
Sweden's parliament voted in favour of a key post-Brexit rights bill which would see British citizens and their families granted a new residence status.
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Sweden Trade and Business News
How Sweden and Israel are fostering sustainable innovatioN
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Sweden and Israel have become hotbeds of innovation, and both countries have produced an exciting batch of sustainability startups.
How to buy an apartment in Sweden, step by step
Right arrowwww.thelocal.se
In Sweden, the apartment-buying process often moves fast and has fewer additional fees than in many countries, making it an appealing option compared to the precarious rental market.
Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin says the American Dream is best achieved in Nordic countries
Right arrowwww.stamfordadvocate.com
Finland's Prime Minister Sanna Marin is a big believer in the American Dream, and she thinks it's a lot easier to achieve right now in her country than in the United States.
The biggest cultural differences between the US and Sweden
Right arrowwww.businessinsider.com
I noticed several major differences between the US and Sweden when it comes to work culture, family dynamics, and other areas.
Sweden may increase investment in Ukraine
Right arrowwww.ukrinform.net
Sweden may increase investment in the Ukrainian economy if the rule of law is strengthened, corruption is combated and the influence of oligarchs in Ukraine is reduced.

The above links are provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; Isarey bears no responsibility for the accuracy, content or policies of external websites.

Get a Quotation for your Documents

We price each certification process individually, depending on the type and quantity of documents to be attested, the country of issue, the country of use and intended purpose, urgency, whether certified translations are required as part of the process and courier costs.

To receive a quote, you can upload your documents using our online quotation form or send us your documents by email. After reviewing your documents and requirements, we will get back to you with a quotation:

If you don’t have the documents available, just describe the documents you need to certify, and we will get back to you with an estimation of cost and delivery times.

Using our quotation form, your documents will be uploaded over a secure connection and immediately encrypted on our server. For added protection, you can upload password-protected files ( PDFExternal link (opens in new tab), Microsoft Office 365: Save a password protected document to prevent unauthorized people from opening it. Office DocumentsExternal link (opens in new tab), WinRAR Encryption Frequently asked question (FAQ) RAR foldersExternal link (opens in new tab)) and provide us with the passwords separately.

PERSONAL DATA: If your documents contain personal data belonging to people outside your household, please ensure that you are authorised to share this data before uploading your documents. If your documents contain sensitive personal data, such as biometric data, medical data or data on criminal convictions, please ensure that you indicate this when prompted, upon submitting your documents. For further information on our processing of personal data contained in uploaded documents, please see:
Privacy Policy (Customer Inquiries)

For further information on confidentiality in our handling of document content please see:
Confidentiality (Client Content)

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