Official documents issued in the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden) that are to have legal effect in Mozambique must first be legalised at the Embassy of the Republic of Mozambique in Stockholm. Certificates, diplomas and academic records, powers of attorney and commercial documents are the most common cases. Follow the four steps.
Is the document ready?
The Embassy only legalises documents that already bear the original signature and seal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country where the document was issued applies the original signature and seal or stamp.
- SwedenUtrikesdepartementet (UD), Legaliseringar
- DenmarkUdenrigsministeriet
- FinlandUlkoministeriö
- NorwayUtenriksdepartementet
- IcelandUtanríkisráðuneytið
Embassy in Stockholm
The Embassy legalises the document for use in Mozambique. The fee is SEK 300 per document (SEK 1,000 for companies and institutions).
⚠️ Mandatory requirement: the document must bear the original signature and seal or stamp of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of its country of origin. Without them, the Embassy cannot legalise the document.
What to hand in
The original with the Foreign Ministry seal, proof of payment and your contact details.
- Original document: bearing the original signature and seal or stamp of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country.
- Proof of payment: a copy of the bank transfer receipt, if you do not pay in person. It must be attached to the application.
- Up-to-date contact details: name, email address and telephone number, so the Embassy can contact you about the application.
Fees and payment
In Swedish kronor (SEK), when the application is submitted. Fees paid are not refundable.
Card at the Embassy
Card terminal (POS) at the Embassy, with a debit or credit card, when you hand in the document.
SEB Banken
- Account holderThe Embassy of Mozambique
- Account number5277 - 11 239 91
- IBANSE79 5000 0000 0527 7112 3991
- BIC / SWIFTESSESESS
📌 Receipt: a copy of the bank transfer receipt must be attached to the legalisation application.
Where to deliver
At the Embassy, during consular opening hours.
- Consular sectionTingsvägen 19, 9th floor, 191 61 Sollentuna, Sweden.
- Opening hoursMonday to Friday, 09:30 to 13:00.
- Questions about a specific documentinfo@embassymozambique.se or +46 8 666 03 50.
Updated: 16 September 2026
