Embassy Consular Department

Legalization

Authentication and legalization of documents for use in Nigeria or by Nigerian authorities.

Available Services & Requirements

Authentication and verification of legal, corporate, or educational documents issued abroad for legal validity within Nigeria.

✓ Original document authenticated by home department

✓ Full photocopy of all pages for record

✓ Legalization service fee payment receipt

✓ Formal application cover letter

Authentication and verification of legal, corporate, or educational documents issued abroad for legal validity within Nigeria.

✓ Original document authenticated by home department

✓ Full photocopy of all pages for record

✓ Legalization service fee payment receipt

✓ Formal application cover letter

Authentication and verification of legal, corporate, or educational documents issued abroad for legal validity within Nigeria.

✓ Original document authenticated by home department

✓ Full photocopy of all pages for record

✓ Legalization service fee payment receipt

✓ Formal application cover letter

Ensure your legal or commercial documents are first authenticated by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Chad (or origin country).

Bring the original authenticated documents along with one full photocopy of all pages to the embassy consular desk.

Pay the applicable document legalization processing fees directly at the embassy counter.

Return to the embassy after 3 to 5 business days with your collection slip to pick up your fully legalized and stamped documents.

Standard Processing Time

3 – 5 Working Days for authentication of educational, legal, or commercial documents.

Consular Service Fees

Fees vary based on category, age, and nationality of applicant. Payments must be made online. Check our downloaded Fee Schedule for details.

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