Legalization of Documents

The Embassy Legalizes documents via Apostille.

The process for legalization of a document involves verifying the origin of the relevant document. Legalization is official confirmation that the signature of the civil servant that has signed a document, or the seal or stamp on the document, is legitimate.

The Embassy legalizes standard documents such as:

• Certificates (Birth, Death, Marriage, Divorce Decree, Registration, Police Certificate of Character, Non-Impediment to Marriage, University Diplomas/Degrees, etc.)
• Guyana Passport
• Commercial Documents (Export Certificates, Manufacturing Certificates, Certificates of Compliance)

Certified English translations of all documents in foreign languages are required.

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 which is not listed above.

DOCUMENTATION:

• Completed Application Form (for individuals or organizations)
• Original document to be legalized and a coloured copy
• Valid Photo Identification (coloured Copy of Identification Card or Passport)
• Original Deed Poll/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.)

FEE:

• Legalization (per document): CHF 20.00

The Embassy would not be in a position to commence the process if the respective fees are not received. 

A pre-paid self-addressed return envelope must be provided for documents to be returned by post.

Contact us by email for payment details.

PROCESS:

The legalization process can take approximately five (5) working days, but can vary on a case-by-case basis.

Once the legalization has been completed, the Embassy will dispatch to the Applicant, the Legalized documents via Registered Mail to the return address stated on the Application Form.

The Applicant is required to confirm receipt of the Certificate and other documents by signing and returning to the Embassy the “Receipt of Documents Slip” via email address contact@guyanamissiongeneva.ch