Medical Certificate in Denmark: Online Doctor's Note, Same-Day, from 299 kr
- Certificate types covering every common Danish use case
- Doctors registered to assess cases in Denmark reviewing every case
- Same-day delivery, usually within 30 minutes on weekdays
- Full refund if the doctor cannot issue your certificate
- 🇩🇰 DKK pricing
- GDPR as implemented in Denmark
- Accepted by employers, schools & sports clubs
Medical Certificate in Denmark and Doctor's Note in Denmark: What's the Difference?
In Denmark, employees generally self-report sickness (sygemelding) directly to their employer. Under the sygedagpengeloven (the Danish Sickness Benefits Act), an employer legally has the right to request a "friattest" (a doctor's certificate confirming inability to work) from the very first day of an absence, at the employer's expense, though in practice many only ask for one after an initial self-notification period of around 1-3 days. For longer or recurring absences, an employer may also request a "mulighedserklæring" (a capability statement used to plan a return to work). Practice varies considerably by employer and by collective agreement (overenskomst), so it is always worth checking with your employer or union about the specific documentation timing that applies to you. For sport, gym, travel, or general purposes, a separate certificate type applies: see the full list below. In everyday English this is often just called a doctor's note for Denmark, even where the official local term differs.
Denmark Legal Snapshot: Sick Leave / Sygemelding
| Local document name | Sygemelding is the self-report you generally make directly to your employer. Beyond an initial period, an employer may generally request a "friattest" (doctor's certificate confirming inability to work) or a "mulighedserklæring" (capability statement for planning a return to work). |
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| Typical self-report period | Commonly the first 1-3 days of sickness absence, when many employers accept self-notification alone as a matter of practice, though this varies by employer and by collective agreement |
| When a certificate may generally be requested | Legally, an employer may request a friattest from day 1 of an absence under the sygedagpengeloven; in practice, most wait until beyond an initial self-notification period, particularly for longer or recurring absences, with exact timing set by employer policy or collective agreement |
| Who can generally issue it | A doctor (læge) |
| Submission process | Generally as directed by your employer's own sickness policy or an applicable collective agreement (overenskomst) |
| Governing framework | The sygedagpengeloven (Danish Sickness Benefits Act) gives employers the legal right to request documentation, together with any applicable collective agreement; there is no single statutory day-count that applies uniformly to every employee, since the law allows a request from day 1 but many employers wait longer in practice |
| Data protection law | GDPR as implemented in Denmark |
Note on documentation timing: Denmark has no statutory self-certification window that shields an employee from a certificate request for a fixed number of days. Under the sygedagpengeloven, an employer may legally request a friattest from day 1 of an absence, at the employer's cost, though many wait longer in practice. Some collective agreements set specific day thresholds; others leave the timing to employer discretion entirely. Always confirm your own obligations and entitlements directly with your employer, HR department, or trade union before relying on any general description, including this one.
Denmark does not run sick-leave documentation through one single national rulebook in the way some countries do. Instead, it sits at the intersection of general employment law, whatever collective agreement (overenskomst) covers your workplace or sector, and your individual employer's own internal sickness policy. That means two people working similar jobs in different companies, or under different agreements, can genuinely face different expectations about when a friattest or mulighedserklæring is requested, how it should be submitted, and what it needs to say. This is a normal feature of the Danish labour market rather than a gap in this guide: it is why we repeatedly recommend checking with your own employer, HR contact, or union representative rather than assuming a single fixed rule applies nationwide.
Broadly, a friattest is backward-looking: it confirms that, at the time of assessment, you were not able to work. A mulighedserklæring is more forward-looking: it is generally used for longer or recurring absences and focuses on what tasks or hours you may be able to manage, so that you and your employer can plan a gradual or adjusted return. Employers sometimes request one, the other, or both, depending on how long you have been away and what your collective agreement or workplace policy sets out. Self-employed people in Denmark generally sit outside the standard sygemelding-to-employer flow altogether and may need documentation for entirely different purposes, such as an insurer or a public authority. If that is your situation, treat the general description on this page as a starting point rather than a complete answer.
A certificate issued by a doctor after a genuine online assessment can generally serve the same documentary purpose as one obtained in person, provided your employer's own policy accepts documentation issued this way; this is worth confirming directly with your employer if you are ever unsure. Danish sick-leave documentation is shaped by a mix of general employment law, sector and workplace collective agreements, and individual employer policy, so no single page can cover every situation, and none of the above should be read as legal advice for your specific circumstances. Last reviewed July 2026: Danish sick-leave documentation practice can vary by collective agreement and employer policy; always confirm current rules before relying on them for a specific case.
All Certificate Types Available in Denmark
Every certificate type is reviewed by a doctor registered to assess cases in Denmark before it is issued. Choose the one that matches your situation, and check your employer's or institution's own requirements if you are unsure which format they expect.
Sick Leave Certificate
Doctor-reviewed documentation of inability to work, for situations where your employer requests something beyond your initial self-report (sygemelding). Since practice varies by employer and collective agreement, confirm accepted formats and submission timing with your employer or HR contact before you rely on it exclusively.
From €34.99Sports Fitness Certificate
For Danish sports clubs and competitions that require medical clearance before you can take part, including club sign-up, league registration, and competitive events where organisers ask for a health declaration.
From €34.99General Fitness Certificate
For gym membership and personal training sign-up in Denmark where a health declaration is requested by the provider, for example ahead of a fitness assessment or a new training programme.
From €34.99General Medical Certificate
For insurance claims, visa applications, legal proceedings, university mitigating circumstances, and other situations in Denmark requiring general medical documentation not covered by the other certificate types above.
From €34.99How It Works in Denmark
Complete assessment
3-5 minutes. Select your certificate type, confirm Denmark as your country, and answer relevant health questions as accurately as you can. No payment is taken at this stage.
A doctor reviews your case
Reviewed by a doctor registered to assess cases in Denmark, generally during business hours (9am-6pm CET/CEST, Monday-Friday). The doctor may request more information before deciding whether it is appropriate to issue a certificate.
Receive your PDF
Emailed same day, usually within 30 minutes of approval, with the reviewing doctor's details and a verification reference that lets anyone checking the certificate confirm it is genuine.
Who Accepts These Certificates in Denmark
Employers
May be presented in support of a friattest or mulighedserklæring style request, per your employer's own sickness policy. Acceptance depends on that policy and any applicable collective agreement (overenskomst), so confirm directly with your employer or HR contact if you are in doubt about what they need and by when.
Schools & universities
Accepted for absence documentation and for medical clearance requirements set by the institution, including school sports participation and mitigating circumstances submissions.
Sports clubs
Accepted for the medical clearance many Danish clubs and competitions require before club or competition participation, particularly for contact sports and organised leagues.
Airlines
Fit-to-fly certificates accepted by airlines requiring medical clearance for travel after recent surgery, illness, or during later stages of pregnancy.
Insurers
General medical certificates accepted to support related insurance claims and other documentation requests where a doctor's assessment is needed.
GetMedicalCertificate in Denmark's Major Cities
Our service is fully online and available across Denmark, wherever you are based, from the capital to smaller regional towns. These are the cities we serve the most requests from, spanning all five Danish regions.
Copenhagen
Capital Region
Aarhus
Central Denmark Region
Odense
Region of Southern Denmark
Aalborg
North Denmark Region
Esbjerg
Region of Southern Denmark
Randers
Central Denmark Region
Kolding
Region of Southern Denmark
Horsens
Central Denmark Region
Vejle
Region of Southern Denmark
Roskilde
Capital Region, home to Roskilde Festival
Denmark Pricing: All Certificate Types
| Certificate Type | Our Price | Typical Private Doctor Visit |
|---|---|---|
| Sick Leave Certificate | €34.99 | €50-€120 |
| Sports Fitness Certificate | €34.99 | €50-€120 |
| General Fitness Certificate | €34.99 | €50-€120 |
| Fit to Fly Certificate | €34.99 | €50-€120 |
| Return to Work Certificate | €34.99 | €50-€120 |
| General Medical Certificate | €34.99 | €50-€120 |
Private doctor visit costs shown are typical ranges for a general private consultation in Denmark and vary by location and provider; actual costs for a specific certificate type may differ from a standard consultation fee.
How We Compare to a Typical Doctor Visit in Denmark
We don't compare ourselves against a single named local competitor here, since the online medical certificate market in Denmark is fragmented and we don't want to make claims about specific rivals we can't verify. Instead, here is how our service typically compares to booking a private in-person consultation.
A private in-person consultation in Denmark typically costs around 200-400 kr and usually means taking time off work or study to travel to a clinic, sit in a waiting room, and hope an appointment slot is available on short notice. Our sick leave certificate starts at 299 kr, is reviewed by a doctor registered to assess cases in Denmark, and is typically delivered by email the same day, often within around 30 minutes of approval. Every certificate we issue carries a verification reference, so anyone checking it (an employer, a school, a club, or an airline) can confirm it was genuinely issued by a reviewing doctor, without needing to phone a clinic.
The trade-off works both ways. An in-person visit lets a doctor examine you physically, which matters for some conditions and some certificate types. Our online assessment relies on the information and history you provide, reviewed by a doctor who will ask follow-up questions where needed and will decline to issue a certificate, with a full refund, if a proper assessment isn't possible without seeing you in person. We are not a replacement for emergency care or for conditions that genuinely need a physical examination; we are a faster, generally lower-cost option for the more routine documentation requests that make up most certificate needs.
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In practice, often not: many Danish employers accept self-reported sickness (sygemelding) for the first 1-3 days without asking for a doctor's certificate. This is a matter of employer practice rather than a legal entitlement, since the sygedagpengeloven lets an employer legally request a friattest from day 1 of an absence. Practice varies by employer and by collective agreement (overenskomst), so it's worth checking your specific employer's sickness policy or asking HR if you're unsure exactly where you stand.
A friattest is a doctor's certificate confirming that you are unable to work. Under the sygedagpengeloven, an employer can legally request one from the first day of a sickness absence, at the employer's cost, though in practice many only ask after a longer period, depending on employer policy and any applicable collective agreement. It's generally a snapshot assessment: it confirms your state at the time you were assessed rather than predicting how long your absence will last.
A mulighedserklæring is a capability statement used to help plan a return to work. It's often used for longer or recurring sickness absences and focuses on what work you can and cannot currently do, for example reduced hours or adjusted duties, rather than simply confirming that you are unable to work at all. It is generally intended to support a conversation between you and your employer about a return, not to replace one.
Yes. You complete an online assessment describing your situation, and a doctor registered to assess cases in Denmark genuinely reviews your case before deciding whether to issue a certificate. It is only issued if the doctor considers it clinically appropriate to do so after that review; we don't issue certificates automatically, regardless of certificate type.
In most cases, yes, provided it is issued by a doctor following a genuine assessment. That said, acceptance can depend on your employer's own policy and any collective agreement in place: some employers are explicit about accepted formats, while others simply expect a certificate that confirms the relevant facts. If you are uncertain, it is a good idea to check with your employer or HR department directly before you need the certificate, rather than after.
Our sick leave certificate costs 299 kr, which includes the doctor's review, your PDF certificate with certificate verification, and same-day delivery, usually within around 30 minutes of approval. This compares to typically 200-400 kr for a private in-person consultation in Denmark, before accounting for the time spent travelling to and waiting at a clinic.
Yes. We apply the GDPR as implemented in Denmark. Your medical information is only seen by the doctor assessing your case and is never shared with employers, schools, clubs, airlines, insurers, or any other third party: what they see is limited to the certificate itself and its certificate verification.
Yes. In everyday English, "medical certificate" and "doctor's note" describe the same kind of document, and we use both terms for Denmark. Whichever term the person or institution asking for one uses, our certificate is reviewed by a doctor and designed to meet that request.
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- ✓Issued only after a genuine clinical review
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- ✓Covers sick leave, fitness-to-work & carer's leave
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