Apostille Convention Member

Sweden Document Authentication Guide

Submitting Korean documents to Sweden?
Check the required documents and issuing agencies, the translation, notarization, and apostille process, and official Swedish agency information.

3-second summary — Convention member → can be submitted with an apostille alone (no consular authentication required). In Sweden, actual issuance is handled by notaries public (Notarius Publicus). The exact effective date requires confirmation.

HCCH official status — Ratification deposited 1999-03-02 · entry into force 1999-05-01 · Applies with Korea: yes (no objection by Korea). HCCH Apostille Convention status table (checked 2026-10-03)

What documents are you submitting to Sweden?

Click a document to see its issuing agency, whether it can be issued online, and authentication notes. Only links marked Official are official sites of government, court, or public agencies.

Family / Personal

Certificate of Family Relations · Basic Certificate · Marriage Relation Certificate

Issuing agency — Korean courts (city/district/town/township office handling family relation registration)

Electronic Family Relation Registration System (Official) ・ Gov24 (Official)

Education / Career

Degree Certificate · Criminal Record Report

Issuing agency — School attended/graduated from (degree certificate) / National Police Agency (criminal record report)

Gov24 (Official)

Corporate / Business

Certified Copy of Corporate Register · Business Registration Certificate

Issuing agency — Registry office (corporate register) / National Tax Service (business registration certificate)

Official agency names and URLs are current as of the time of review and may change.

Authentication Process for Submission to Sweden

How do you prepare Korean documents for submission to Sweden? The general flow is as follows.

① Issue the document→ ② Notarize if a private document→ ③ Check whether Swedish translation is needed→ ④ Apostille→ ⑤ Submit to the Swedish receiving agency

Sweden is a Convention member and uses the apostille procedure without separate consular authentication or embassy legalization.

Guide by Purpose of Submission to Sweden

Required documents vary by receiving agency and situation, so the items below are representative examples for reference only, not a definitive list.

Employment

A criminal record report and degree certificate may be used, but the exact list must be confirmed.

International Marriage

A marriage relation certificate and certificate of family relations may be used, but the exact list must be confirmed.

Study Abroad

A degree certificate and academic transcript may be used, but the exact list must be confirmed.

Business / Incorporation

A certified copy of the corporate register and business registration certificate may be used, but the exact list must be confirmed.

We do not assert that any particular set of documents is universally required for submission to Sweden. Exact required documents vary by receiving agency, so please always confirm with that agency directly.

Bringing Documents from Sweden to Korea

If you are submitting a document issued in Sweden to Korea, it must go through the Swedish issuing agency.

Issued by Notaries Public (Notarius Publicus)

In Sweden, apostilles are actually issued by roughly 250 notaries public (Notarius Publicus) nationwide. The County Administrative Boards (Länsstyrelsen) are understood to only appoint notaries, not issue apostilles directly.

Authorized Translators (Auktoriserad translator)

Translations for submission to Sweden generally require an authorized translator certified by the Swedish Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency (Kammarkollegiet). Whether additional notarization is needed requires confirmation.

Whether an e-apostille service is available and the exact fees have not been officially confirmed and require verification. We do not present unofficial estimated amounts as confirmed information.

Sweden Official Agencies

The links below are guidance from the Swedish government and related official agencies. Please check the latest information before actual submission.

Government Offices of Swedenregeringen.se

Swedish Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency (Kammarkollegiet)kammarkollegiet.se

Korean Embassy in Swedenoverseas.mofa.go.kr

Korea MOFA Apostilleapostille.go.kr

Please always re-verify the exact application method, required documents, and fees on the official sites above.

How Vision ApoKorea Can Help

Finding it difficult to prepare everything yourself? From document issuance to translation, notarization, and apostille, Vision ApoKorea can walk you through the required steps and handle them for you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do documents submitted to Sweden require an apostille?

Sweden is a member of the Apostille Convention, so public documents meeting the Convention's requirements can be submitted with an apostille alone, without consular authentication.

Where do Swedish documents get an apostille?

Notaries public (Notarius Publicus) located throughout the country issue apostilles. County Administrative Boards only handle notary appointments.

How should translation be handled?

An authorized translator certified by Kammarkollegiet is generally required, but the exact procedure varies by receiving agency and must be confirmed.

How much does it cost?

Official fee data was not confirmed, so we do not provide an exact amount. Government fees, translation fees, notarization fees, and agency fees are each separate — you can request an individual quote via Get a Quote.

Can I submit multiple documents at once?

Yes, you can submit several documents together. Let us know the quantity via Get a Quote.