Denmark Certificate Attestation for UAE
Verify document type and originals
Confirm the exact document(s): educational (degree, transcript), personal (birth, marriage, divorce), criminal record (straffeattest / police clearance), or commercial (power of attorney, company documents). Originals or certified true copies are usually required.
Notarisation in Denmark (if required)
Some documents (e.g., Powers of Attorney, certain commercial agreements) must be notarised by a Danish notary public (notarisation / “bekræftelse”). State‑issued documents (birth, marriage, diplomas, CVR extracts) normally do NOT need notary first.
Apostille from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Udenrigsministeriet)
Denmark is a Hague Convention country, so the Danish Apostille is issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Apostille authenticates signatures/official seals for use abroad.
UAE Embassy/Consulate legalisation (if required)
Although many countries accept an Apostille, the UAE requires embassy/legalisation in addition to the Apostille for most document types. Legalisation is done at the UAE Embassy/Consulate in Denmark (or the nearest UAE diplomatic mission if no mission is present locally).
Translation into Arabic (if required)
UAE authorities often require certified Arabic translations. Translations should be done by a certified translator accepted by the UAE authorities (either in Denmark or in the UAE). Some authorities accept translations done in the UAE only — confirm for your case.
MOFA UAE attestation (final approval)
The final attestation is performed by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA UAE). This step finalises recognition for use in UAE government departments and for visa/immigration/employment procedures.
Additional UAE authority attestation (if applicable)
For academic recognition or employment you may also need further attestation/verification by specific UAE ministries (e.g., Ministry of Education, MOHRE / Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation) or by local emirate authorities.
Typical timeline (estimate)
- Notarisation (if needed): 1–3 working days
- Apostille (Danish MFA): 2–7 working days
- UAE Embassy legalisation: 3–10 working days (can vary by mission)
- MOFA UAE attestation: 1–3 working days
- Total typical turnaround: 7–21 working days depending on document type, mission schedules, translation needs and urgency options.
What we usually require from you (checklist)
- Original document(s) or certified true copies
- Clear scanned copy of the document(s) for pre‑assessment
- Copy of passport of the applicant (photo page)
- Signed authorisation letter / power of attorney allowing us to handle the process if you are not present
- Any previously issued legal stamps or certificates
- If translation is required: source language and target language (Arabic)
Common document‑specific notes
- Educational documents (degrees, transcripts): usually apostille + UAE Embassy + MOFA UAE. Some universities’ diplomas may require notarisation first if issued as private certificates.
- Police Clearance / Straffeattest: obtain the official issued document, apostille, then UAE Embassy legalisation and MOFA UAE. Some authorities accept an apostille only for other countries but UAE needs embassy/MOFA.
- Birth / Marriage / Divorce certificates: obtain official municipal/state copy, apostille, UAE Embassy legalisation, MOFA UAE.
- Power of Attorney: must be notarised in Denmark, apostilled, UAE Embassy legalised, MOFA UAE.
- Company documents (CVR extract, statutes, commercial invoices): may require notary certification prior to apostille depending on the document.
Costs
Costs vary by service: notary fees, Danish MFA apostille fees, UAE Embassy legalisation fees, MOFA UAE fees, translation charges, courier and service provider fees. Provide a scan of documents for an itemised quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Although Denmark is a Hague Apostille country, the UAE typically requires embassy legalisation PLUS final attestation by MOFA UAE in addition to the Apostille.
Not usually. The entire process can be handled by a local/third‑party agent if you provide originals or arrange secure courier pickup. You may need to be present only to sign a Power of Attorney if required.
Generally 7–21 working days. It depends on document type, whether notarisation or translation is needed, and embassy processing times.
Most authorities require original documents or certified true copies. Requirements differ by document type — we’ll confirm when you tell us which documents you have.
Requirements vary. Many UAE authorities accept certified translations done in the UAE; some accept translations from certified translators abroad. We will advise the correct route for your document and destination emirate.
If the UAE has no diplomatic mission in Denmark, legalization is usually performed at the nearest UAE Embassy/Consulate in the region (e.g., in a neighbouring country). We’ll manage the correct mission and logistics.
Yes — we can handle post‑MOFA attestation steps required by UAE ministries or specific government entities, including university equivalency procedures and employment/visa document processing.
How we help (services we offer)
- Full end‑to‑end handling: notarisation, Danish Apostille, UAE Embassy legalisation, Arabic translation, MOFA UAE attestation and follow‑up with UAE ministries
- Door‑to‑door document pickup and secure courier return
- Transparent, itemised quotations and tracking
Next steps / Call to action
- To provide a precise quote and exact timeline, please send:
1) Scanned copy of the document(s)
2) Document type (degree, birth, PCC, POA, company docs etc.)
3) Whether you are in UAE or abroad (for courier/logistics)
Reply with: “I need UAE attestation for [document type] — here is a scanned copy” and we’ll reply with the required steps, estimated time and fixed quote.