Denmark Certificate Attestation for UAE | Embassy Abu Dhabi & Consulate Attestation in Dubai

The documents required for attestation by the Denmark Embassy in Abu Dhabi or the Denmark Consulate in Dubai depend on the type of document you need to attest. Below is a detailed guideline to help you prepare:

For Educational Documents:

1. Original Educational Certificate/Diploma:
   • Issued by the educational institution in Denmark.
   • Must be an original document, not a photocopy.
2. Apostille Stamp from Danish Authorities:
   • Obtain an apostille from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, as Denmark is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention.
   • This certifies the document for international use.
3. Certified Translation:
   • If the document is in Danish, it must be translated into English or Arabic.
   • The translation must be done by a certified translator and attested by the Danish authorities.
4. Copy of Passport:
   • A clear photocopy of the document holder’s passport (photo and signature pages).
5. Emirates ID Copy (if applicable):
   • For UAE residents, a copy of the Emirates ID may be required.
6. Authorization Letter:
   • If you are authorizing someone else to process the attestation on your behalf.

   • Must be signed by the document holder.

For Personal Documents (Birth, Marriage, Death Certificates):

1. Original Personal Document:
   • Issued by the relevant Danish authority (e.g., civil registry).
2. Apostille Stamp from Danish Authorities:
   • Obtain an apostille from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
3. Certified Translation:
   • Translate the document into English or Arabic if it’s in Danish.
   • Translation must be certified.
4. Copy of Passport:
   • Clear photocopy of the document holder’s passport.
5. Emirates ID Copy (if applicable):
   • Required for UAE residents.
6. Authorization Letter:
   • If a representative is handling the attestation process.

For Commercial Documents:

1. Original Commercial Document:
   • Such as Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum of Association, Board Resolutions, etc.
   • Issued by the Danish business authorities.
2. Apostille Stamp from Danish Authorities:
   • Commercial documents must be apostilled by the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
3. Certified Translation:
   • Translate documents into English or Arabic if they are in Danish.
   • Translation must be certified.
4. Company Trade License Copy:
   • Copy of the UAE company’s trade license if applicable.
5. Cover Letter from the Company:
   • On company letterhead.
   • Stating the purpose of the attestation and details of the documents.
6. Copy of Authorized Signatory’s Passport and Emirates ID:
   • For the person authorized to sign on behalf of the company.

Additional Requirements:

• Attestation Application Form:
  • Some embassies or consulates may require an application form to be filled out.
• Fees:
  • Attestation fees vary based on the type and number of documents.
  • Payment methods (cash, card) should be confirmed with the embassy or consulate.
• Processing Time:
  • Typically ranges from 2 to 5 working days.
  • Urgent services may be available at additional cost.
• Photographs:
  • Some personal document attestations may require recent passport-sized photographs.