LEGALIZATION AND AUTHENTICATION

Documents issued in a foreign language should be translated into English by a sworn (official) translator before submitted to the consular section of the embassy for legalization and authentication.

Legalization of private documents: (for Nigerians in Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland only)

Note: All documents must be duly authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja before they can be legalized by the Embassy.

Birth certificates, Marriage certificates and Declaration of bachelor- or spinsterhood/ Affidavit of single status

Requirements:

An application letter addressed to the Consular Section, Embassy of Nigeria, Stockholm
Actual document to be legalized
Receipt/ confirmation of payment
A self-addressed envelope (Applicants in Sweden should include postage stamps worth 200SEK and applicants outside Sweden, 10 international postage coupons).

Obs. For the document ‘Marriage laws in Nigeria’, please contact the consular section of the embassy.

Authentication of Driver’s licence:

Requirements:

An application letter addressed to the Consular Section, Embassy of Nigeria, Stockholm
Actual licence (original copy)
Copy of data page of international passport
Receipt/ confirmation of payment
A self-addressed envelope (Applicants in Sweden should include postage stamps worth 120SEK and applicants outside Sweden, 15 international postage coupons).

Legalization of company documents:

Corporate documents such as Registration of Company etc. should be endorsed by either the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chamber of Commerce in the respective country before presented at the consular section of the embassy for legalization/authentication.

Requirements:

An application letter addressed to the Consular Section, Embassy of Nigeria, Stockholm
Actual document to be legalized (original copy)
Receipt/ confirmation of payment
A self-addressed envelope (Applicants in Sweden should include postage stamps worth 120SEK and applicants outside Sweden, 15 international postage coupons)

NOTICE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON EMBASSY’S OFFICIAL EMAIL, PAYMENT/NON-REFUNDABLE POLICY AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES

NOTICE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC

NOTICE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON EMBASSY’S OFFICIAL EMAIL, PAYMENT/NON-REFUNDABLE POLICY AND APPLICATION PROCEDURES

1. Official Email Address for Correspondence
The Embassy of Nigeria in Stockholm wishes to inform the general public that the only authorised and official email address for all correspondence related to consular, immigration, educational, and other matters is:

📧 info@nigerianembassy.nu

Please ensure you use this address for all inquiries and official communication.

2. Prohibition of Cash Payments
The Embassy does not accept cash payments for any services.
All transactions must be processed through the official approved payment channels, as outlined on the Embassy's website.

NON-REFUNDABLE POLICY

All fees paid for administrative services are non-refundable and non-transferable. This policy applies to all payments and transfers made into designated Embassy accounts.
Applicants bear full responsibility for ensuring the accuracy of payment details, including the correct service category, applicable fee, and designated account, before making payment.
Requests for refunds arising from errors, excess payments, or payments made into an incorrect account will not be considered. Payment of any administrative fee constitutes full acceptance of this policy. Applicants who are uncertain about any aspect of the payment process are advised to seek clarification before proceeding.

3. Submission of Applications
Applicants are advised to submit their applications using self-addressed envelopes with pre-paid postage (UPS or DHL). This will ensure that your documents are returned to you safely.

Please note: The Embassy has not authorised any individual or company to assist applicants with payments or processing applications. Any applicant who chooses to engage the services of a visa or passport processing agent does so at their own risk.

Embassy of Nigeria, Stockholm, Sweden
With concurrent accreditation to Denmark, Finland, and Norway

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