When is consular authentication necessary?
For documents to be used (served) in Hungary, it is often required that the signature on the document is authenticated by a Hungarian consul. Authentic copies and translations prepared abroad are generally only acceptable in Hungary if done by a Hungarian consul. Please inquire at the relevant Hungarian authority or your Hungarian lawyer to verify whether a consular authentication is absolutely necessary.
Please note that our Embassy does not make authentication on documents issued by Hungarian authorities and organizations.
How much is the authentication fee?
Authentication of signature (per signature) - 114 AED
Authentication of copy presented (per blocks of 5 pages) - 76 AED
Authentication of presented translation (per page):
- to Hungarian - 76 AED
- to English - 114 AED
Diplomatic legalisation - 95 AED
Authentication of signature
You will need the document on which your signature will be authenticated, your valid passport or Hungarian ID card.
If you sign for a company, you have to present a recently issued document establishing your signing authority.
How can I get a certificate of life for my Hungarian pension?
The Central Administration of National Pension Insurance requests life certificates from time to time. The consul will sign these free of charge. Please bring the certificate document and a valid photo ID with you.
How can I have copies of documents authenticated by the consul?
Just present a valid passport or ID card, pay the consular fee and hand over the documents for copying.
How can I request official translations?
We only prepare translations when they are necessary for other consular services (translation of vital statistics certificates submitted with citizenship and vital statistics registration applications, English translations of certificates of good conduct).
If you need other documents translated for use in Hungary, please contact the Hungarian Office for Translation and Attestation Ltd. (OFFI Ltd.)