Important Information

• Applicants are requested to obtain a prior appointment through the Embassy’s website for attestation of document/s. Please obtain an appointment via: Book here
• Obtain Checklists for documents required for Attestations through Downloads
•  This Embassy is not responsible for any document lost in the post.
• Submission of forged documents and making false declarations is a punishable offence.
• Applicants in the process of the renewal of their residence permit/visa should submit the visa extension details, in English issued by the respective country s Migration Agency.
• Incomplete applications and missing documents may result in delays.
• Embassy will not take any responsibility for documents lost or delayed in the post.
• Attested documents are not sent to Sri Lanka by the Embassy. The applicant is responsible for arranging a courier service to collect attested documents from the Embassy in Stockholm for documents required to be couriered to Sri Lanka. To arrange for collection through the courier service, please obtain confirmation from the Embassy’s Consular Division, providing at least 3 working days’ notice for the date of collection. Documents can only be collected during 10.00 am to 04.00 pm (Stockholm time) from the Embassy. You must submit the shipment ID details, including the barcode issued by the courier service company via email. Please avoid using the Embassy’s email as the primary email for such services.

Attestation of documents through Electronic Document Attestation System of Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry

Documents issued by a Sri Lankan Government Institution and attested by the Consular Affairs Division of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sri Lanka through the Electronic Documents Attestation System (e-DAS) can be attested by this Embassy upon submission of the digital customer copy to the Embassy  with the valid Sri Lankan passport and residence permit card or via email with a scanned copy of the candidate’s passport and residence permit card.

Attestation of documents issued by Foreign Authorities

Any document issued by a foreign authority or agency will be accepted for attestation ONLY IF the English translation of such document is counter-attested by the relevant Foreign Ministry of the document issuing country.

Attestation of Power of Attorney/Affidavit/No-Objection/Leave Certificates – Sri Lankan citizens

Only Sri Lankan citizens could sign documents / declarations such as Power of Attorney or Affidavits before a Diplomatic officer at the Embassy.

The Embassy’s Diplomatic officers are authorized under the Consular Functions Act to provide this service.

Candidates requiring services for attestation should present themselves in person with their valid Sri Lankan Passport and valid visa (or Dual Citizenship certificate) to the Embassy.

Legalization of a Power of Attorney requires the Principal candidate to present themselves at the Embassy with their valid Sri Lankan passport and valid residence permit/dual citizenship certificate.

Affidavits produced to substantiate the alterations made in identification documents issued by the Government such as Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates, Death Certificates, Passports, Driving Licenses, National Identity Cards etc. will be attested only if the alterations have been made in the original documents and certified by the issuing authority.

Attestation of documents – Foreign Nationals

Attestation of documents / declarations such as Affidavit or Power of Attorney signed by a Foreign Citizen are accepted for attestation only if such document is certified by a authorized Notary Public of the country of his /her residence. These documents should be in English / English translation and should then be authenticated by the relevant country’s Foreign Ministry prior to submission to the Embassy for attestation. Please refer to the relevant country’s Foreign Ministry’s Legalization Unit for requirements on attestations.

Applicable Fee for Attestation, Certification and Authentication (Legalization) of Documents

Caveat Order                     SEK 314

Attestation of documents as a Justice of Peace         SEK 712

Administering and affidavit.   SEK 712

Attestation of Power of Attorney or Proxy        SEK 712

Issuance of a certified copy       SEK 126

Attestation of a document (except Export Documents and Education Certificates)

a. If the document owner is a Sri Lankan National       SEK 450

b. If the document owner is a Foreign National.           SEK 49

Attestation of set of Export Documents.          SEK 628

Attestation of a Last Will           SEK 680

Confirmation of SL Driving License to obtain EU or Foreign Driving License       SEK 628

Issuance of No Objection letter        SEK 314

All Certificates including life certificates furnished by Sri Lankan Pensioners for pension purpose.     Free of Charge

Documents relating to burial/cremation/ dispatch of human remains                 Free of Charge

Issuance of Certified copies of Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates through the e-BMD System

The e-BMD database contains Birth, Marriage, and Death certificates registered from January 1, 1960 onwards and through this system overseas Sri Lankans are able to obtain certified copies of their Birth, Marriage, and Death certificates through the Embassy expeditiously. Alterations made to a certificate after its initial update may result in a delay in updating the system. If a certificate is not found in the database, the applicant will be notified via email, and the application will be forwarded to the Register General Department in Maligawatta, Sri Lanka. The applicant will be informed of this action and it may take additional time to proceed such applications.

Documents required

• An application for requesting certified copies of Birth, Marriage and Death certificates.
• A copy of the passport (Bio page)
• The applicant may substitute an individual to apply along with a letter of authorization with a clear signature and a copy of the bio page the passport Payments The Embassy does not accept payments made by cheques. If paid by the Debit/Credit Cards (Only VISA and Master cards) at the Embassy, bank commission of 1.5% will be added to the payment. Please note that according to the financial regulations of Sri Lanka, the fee paid will NOT be refunded.

Applicable Fee

• The fee for one certified copy is SEK 231
• Postage within Sweden – SEK 140 (single service fee)
• Postage outside of Sweden – SEK 180 (single service fee)