Embassy & consulate legalisation in Denmark
For countries outside the Hague Convention: ministry, chamber of commerce and embassy – we queue so you don't have to.
Countries that have not joined the Hague Convention do not accept the apostille. Instead, documents go through a legalisation chain: usually a notary, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and finally the destination country's embassy or consulate in Denmark or a neighbouring country.
Every embassy has its own rules on fees, forms, opening hours and translation – and they change often. We know the procedures and make sure the document is accepted the first time.
How it works
Map the chain
We check the embassy's current requirements.
Notary and translation
If the document needs it.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Legalisation of signature and seal.
Embassy or consulate
Submission, payment and collection.
Delivery
To you or straight to the recipient.
Frequently asked questions
When do I need embassy legalisation instead of an apostille?
When the receiving country is not part of the Hague Convention – for example the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Egypt and Vietnam. We always check the current status.
How long does legalisation take?
Usually 1–3 weeks depending on the embassy. Some process documents the same day, others only on certain weekdays.
Does every country have an embassy in Denmark?
No. Several countries cover Denmark from their embassy in Stockholm, Oslo or Berlin. We handle submissions there as well.
Embassy & consulate legalisation anywhere in Denmark
- Copenhagen
- Frederiksberg
- Gentofte
- Kongens Lyngby
- Ballerup
- Glostrup
- Taastrup
- Hillerød
- Helsingør (Elsinore)
- Hørsholm
- Rønne (Bornholm)
- Roskilde
- Køge
- Ringsted
- Næstved
- Slagelse
- Holbæk
- Kalundborg
- Nykøbing Falster
- Odense
- Svendborg
- Esbjerg
- Kolding
- Vejle
- Fredericia
- Sønderborg
- Aabenraa
- Haderslev
- Billund
- Aarhus
- Randers
- Horsens
- Silkeborg
- Herning
- Holstebro
- Viborg
- Skive
- Aalborg
- Hjørring
- Frederikshavn
- Thisted
Other services
- Certified translationCertified translations of official documents, accepted by authorities, courts, universities and embassies.
- ApostilleWe obtain apostilles from the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs so your Danish documents are valid in 120+ Hague Convention countries.
- Notary, certified copies & power of attorneyNotarisation of signatures and copies, drafting of powers of attorney and preparation for the apostille.
- Document retrievalWe order certificates and register extracts in Denmark and abroad – even when you can't be there in person.
- InterpretingConsecutive, simultaneous, phone and video interpreting for meetings, notaries, court, healthcare and negotiations.
Request a free quote
Our prices depend on the document, the language and where it will be used. Describe the job and attach a scan if you can – we usually reply within one working day.