Birth Certificates
Danish and South African Birth Certificates
South Africa
In South Africa it is very important to be in possession of a copy of your or your child's unabridged birth certificate (full version mentioning both parents) as this document can be requested by immigration authorities or in connection with visa applications. For a passport application it is a requirement that the birth certificate is apostilled.
- Here you can read more about how you apply for a Danish passport for your child.
- Here you can read more about how you apply for a South African unabridged birth certificate at Home Affairs
- Here you can read more about legalisation/apostille of birth certificates, etc.
Danish birth certificates
For a copy of your Danish birth certificate in Danish/English, please contact the church where your birth was registered.
If you do not have that information, please contact the Ministry of Ecclesiastical Affairs in Denmark. Make sure to include all the information you have about your birth.
Kirkeministeriet
Frederikholms Kanal 21
Postboks 2123
1015 Copenhagen
DENMARK
Frederikholms Kanal 21
Postboks 2123
1015 Copenhagen
DENMARK