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Documents for Poland

Swedish documents for Poland

Poland is in the Hague Convention. That means apostille, not an embassy chain. USC offices, notaries, banks and universities in Warsaw, Krakow, Gdansk, Wroclaw or Poznan often want Swedish originals with an apostille and text in Polish. We set the chain from the recipient list.

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Choose a service for Poland

Apostille from SEK 499, notarisation from SEK 449, authorized Polish translation from SEK 1,495. Polish plus apostille package from SEK 1,895 when USC or a notary needs both.

Apostille

Authenticity stamp for Swedish documents to Polish USC, courts or banks. No embassy.

From 499 kr See prices →

Notarisation / PoA

Certify pełnomocnictwo and signatures before apostille. Common for property and inheritance.

From 449 kr See prices →

Translation Swedish → Polish

Authorized translation for USC, banks and Polish authorities, not a free-form translation.

From 1 495 kr See prices →

Translation Polish → Swedish

Polish birth certificates, diplomas and extracts for Swedish Migration Agency, Tax Agency and schools.

From 1 495 kr See prices →

Bundle: Polish + apostille

When the Polish recipient needs both language and stamp. Most common before USC.

From 1 895 kr See package price →

Correct path

An apostille is enough. No embassy stamp needed

Sweden and Poland are both in the Hague Convention. An apostille via Notarius Publicus replaces MFA and embassy. USC offices, banks and Polish notaries often still want authorized Polish translation. Private powers of attorney (pełnomocnictwo) are notarised before apostille.

Official embassy page: Polish Embassy in Sweden

Overview

How it works for Poland

Swedish personal records, marriage certificates, diplomas and company extracts are used widely in Poland, but the recipient wants proof they are authentic. Because Poland is in the Hague Convention, an apostille via Notarius Publicus is enough. No stamp from the Polish embassy is needed for ordinary legalisation. VIZA starts from what USC, a court, bank, university or notary in Warsaw, Krakow, Gdansk, Wroclaw, Poznan or another city actually asks for. Then we run Polish translation when needed, notarisation of powers of attorney and apostille. Common cases are civil registration, PESEL, inheritance, selling property from Sweden and studies.

When needed

When do Polish recipients want an apostille?

The requirement comes from USC, a court, bank or school in Poland. These are the situations we see most:

USC will register marriage, birth or a name and asks for an apostilled Swedish personal record
You apply for PESEL or other personal matters and need to prove civil status from Sweden
Inheritance or an estate in Poland requires apostilled Swedish documents
You sell a flat or house in Poland from Sweden and the notary wants an apostilled pełnomocnictwo
A bank or KRS related matter requires an apostilled company extract
A university in Poland wants apostilled grades or a diploma

Which Swedish papers most often go to Poland?

Typical documents by category. Collapse a box if you want less.

01 USC, PESEL and family

Personal records / extracts
Marriage certificates
Birth certificates
Marital status certificates
Name change certificates
Supporting papers for PESEL matters

02 Inheritance, property and powers of attorney

Powers of attorney (pełnomocnictwo) for a Polish notary
Inheritance and death related documents
Supporting papers for a property sale
Bank powers of attorney
Certified passport copies
Polish translation of the power of attorney

03 Studies, work and company

Diplomas and grades
Transcripts of records
Criminal record certificates
Companies Registration Office extracts
Articles of association and minutes
Agreements and trade documents

From a Swedish document to an accepted Poland chain

The usual chain from review to return. Collapse a step if you want less.

1 Read the requirement from Poland

We start from the USC list, notary email or bank checklist. That decides whether Polish, notarisation or only apostille is needed.
2 Translate into Polish when required

Many USC offices and notaries want authorized Polish. English is rarely enough. We can run translation before or in parallel with apostille.
3 Notarise private powers of attorney

Pełnomocnictwo and other private documents are certified by a Notarius Publicus before apostille. Public extracts can often be apostilled directly.
4 Apostille via Notarius Publicus

We place the apostille under the Hague Convention. It replaces MFA and embassy between Sweden and Poland.
5 Return to you

You get the papers back with tracked post, ready for USC, a notary or a bank in Poland.

Important

Apostille for Poland, not embassy legalisation

Poland is in the Hague Convention. That makes apostille the correct path for Swedish public documents. A separate stamp at the Polish embassy is not needed for ordinary legalisation. The recipient may still require authorized Polish translation. Apostille for Poland starts from SEK 499 in Basic.

What typical Poland cases look like with us

Expand a case to see documents, route and timing.

Registration at USC When marriage, birth or a name must enter Polish civil registration, USC almost always wants apostilled Swedish civil documents, often with Polish translation.

Typical documents

Personal record with apostille
Marriage or birth certificate
Marital status certificate
Authorized Polish translation

Sweden: translation if needed → apostille via Notarius Publicus

Often a few business days in Basic when originals are ready

Sell property in Poland from Sweden A Polish notary and bank want a notarised power of attorney with apostille before a sale or mortgage can complete remotely.

Typical documents

Pełnomocnictwo / power of attorney
Notarisation in Sweden
Apostille
Polish translation
Passport copy according to the notary requirement

Notarius Publicus (certification) → apostille → Polish translation if needed

Often 3 to 10 business days depending on translation

Inheritance or estate Inheritance cases between Sweden and Poland often need apostilled civil documents and translation before a Polish court or notary proceeds.

Typical documents

Death and inheritance related documents
Personal records
Power of attorney for an agent in Poland
Polish translation

Notarisation if needed → apostille

Depends on the number of papers. We give a timing estimate after review.

Studies or work in Poland Universities and some employers want apostilled grades or a criminal record certificate before admission or a contract.

Typical documents

Diplomas and transcripts
Criminal record certificate
Polish or English translation according to the recipient

Translation if needed → apostille

Often a few business days in Basic

Translation, timing and embassy

Why Polish is usually needed

USC offices, Polish notaries and many banks rarely accept English alone. Authorized Polish translation is therefore a separate step, even when apostille already covers legalisation. We translate with a Kammarkollegiet approved translator from SEK 1,495 and can sync it with apostille. Translation plus apostille package from SEK 1,895.

Timeline before USC, a notary or a bank in Poland

Apostille usually takes a few business days in Basic once originals are in. Add time for Polish translation and any notarisation of a power of attorney. The total is affected by:

whether the power of attorney must be notarised first
whether authorized Polish should run in parallel
capacity at Notarius Publicus
number of documents in the same case
post for originals and return
whether the recipient in Poland wants a specific order of translation and apostille

Polish embassy vs apostille

For ordinary legalisation of Swedish documents for Poland you do not need an embassy stamp. Apostille via Notarius Publicus is the Hague path. The Polish Embassy in Stockholm has its own consular services, but that is a different track from apostille. We help you choose the right path from the recipient requirement.

Apostille for Swedish public documents
Notarisation of pełnomocnictwo
Authorized Polish translation
Ordering Swedish extracts when needed
No MFA or embassy chain for ordinary legalisation
Tracked return to you in Sweden

Polish Embassy in Sweden →

When the same Poland case needs more

Order Swedish extracts, or read more about apostille for other Hague countries.

Order Swedish source documents

Personal records, criminal records and company extracts before they go to Poland.

Power of attorney for Poland

Help getting a pełnomocnictwo ready for notarisation, apostille and Polish translation.

Certified copy

When a Polish recipient wants a certified copy instead of (or in addition to) the original.

Go to notarisation →

Not the embassy route

Poland uses apostille, not MFA/embassy legalisation. Embassy legalisation is for other countries.

Questions before you send papers to USC or a notary

Do I need the Polish embassy for legalisation?

No for ordinary authenticity legalisation. An apostille is enough between Sweden and Poland. The embassy may offer other consular services.

Is English enough for USC?

Rarely. USC offices and Polish notaries usually want authorized Polish translation.

What is needed for pełnomocnictwo?

Often notarisation in Sweden, apostille and Polish translation according to the Polish notary list.

Can you fetch a personal record first?

Yes. Personal records, criminal record certificates and company extracts are often ordered before apostille and translation.

How long does apostille take?

Basic typically takes a few business days once originals are in. Priority and VIP give a faster queue when capacity exists.

What does it cost?

Apostille from SEK 499, notarisation from SEK 449, Polish translation from SEK 1,495, package from SEK 1,895.

Does apostille apply across Poland?

Yes as a Hague certificate. Individual USC offices or banks may still require Polish translation or a specific annex.

Can I send a scan first?

Yes. We often review digitally before you send originals for apostille.

Do you have the checklist from USC, a bank or a notary in Poland?

Send the scan or the email. We say whether you need Polish translation, notarisation, apostille or all three, with a price before start.