# FAQs: Attesting foreign documents to use in Zambia

> Frequently asked questions about legalizing foreign documents for submission to authorities in Zambia - birth certificates, marriage certificates, criminal record certificates, academic documents and other documents required for Zambian visa and citizenship applications.

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## General Questions

### How can foreign documents be certified for official use in Zambia?
For further information about legalizing documents for use in Zambia, see:
[Certify international documents for use in Zambia](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/Certify-documents-Zambia)


### Can foreign documents required for submission to Zambia be authenticated with an Apostille?
No - Zambia is not a member of the Apostille Convention and will not therefore recognise Apostille Stamps issued by other countries. To legalize a document for use in Zambia, it must be legalized by the issuing country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and then by the accredited Zambian embassy or consulate.


### What is Zambian embassy document attestation?
Document attestation by Zambian embassies is a procedure to legalize foreign documents that are required for submission to authorities in Zambia or in support of Zambian visa or citizenship applications. Normally the document must be legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country before being submitted to the embassy for attestation. A certified translation may also be required.
Since Zambia is a not member of the Apostille Convention, an Apostille Stamps will not be accepted directly in Zambia.
[Check legalization procedures by country](https://www.isarey-document-attestation.com/country-list-authentications-apostilles)

## Other documents

### How can I certify a translation of a foreign document for use in Zambia?
A first option is to carry out a translation of the document in the country of origin. The Zambian embassy may require a translation in any case in order to attest the original document. The embassy may have specific requirements for the translation, otherwise in most countries a locally certified, sworn or notarized translation can be authenticated by the originating country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and then by the Zambian embassy, making it valid for use in Zambia.