Legalization

Legalization of documents

Legalization involves verifying the origin of the relevant document. It is the official confirmation that the civil servant who has signed a document or the seal or stamp on the document is legitimate.

The Embassy legalizes standard documents such as:

• Certificate (Birth, Death, marriage, divorce decree, registration, police certificate of character, non-impediment to marriage, university diplomas/Degrees, etc.)
• Eritrean passport.
• Commercial documents (Export certificates, manufacturing certificates, certificates of compliance …etc.).
• Certified English translations of all documents in foreign languages are required.
• Copy of Aufenthaltstitl (Swiss Residence permit).
• Copy of Meldebescheinigung (Proof of address).
• Documents without the Signatures and Seals of the Notary Public or the relevant authorized agency/Institution will not be processed.
• Please contact the Embassy if you require the legalization of a document that is not listed above.

Documentation:

• Original document to be legalized and a color copy.
• Valid Photo Identification (color copy of Identification card or passport).
• Original certificate of marriage or any other relevant document- if there was a change of name other than what is stated on the document to be legalized (e.g. certificate of Birth, Passport, Certificate of character, etc.)
• Note that: the legalization process can take approximately five working days, but can vary on a case-by-case basis.