When a document is needed abroad it must often be legalized.
WHAT IS LEGALIZATION?
Legalization is a confirmation that the signature on a document is genuine. The actual legalization process consists of a stamp and a signature. Legalization does not have anything to do with the contents of a document.
The Embassy of Sweden in Beirut can only legalize the following documents:
- An original document or a true copy, if the original is not available, with signature by the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs or by the competent Lebanese authorities. The document has to be translated into English by a sworn translator.
- Personal certificate stamped by the Tax Office in Sweden and with signature by the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
For further information about legalization of documents issued in Sweden please visit the following website: http://www.regeringen.se/sveriges-regering/utrikesdepartementet/legaliseringar/
FEES
The Embassy charges a fee of 20 USD for each legalization. Payments are to be done in USD.
DELIVERY OF DOCUMENTS FOR LEGALIZATION
Legalized documents can be picked up at the Embassy the day after submission. Visits at the Embassy will be accepted only upon appointment.
