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Overview of Denmark

The most southerly Scandinavian country, the territory of Denmark comprises a mainland peninsula, which extends from Germany into the North Sea, as well as several hundred small islands. Its capital, Copenhagen, is connected to Sweden by the 8-kilometer long Oresund Bridge; one of the longest in Europe. While much of Denmark consists of charming countryside villages, Copenhagen reflects a uniquely colorful Danish-Nordic aesthetic and sleek modernist design. A top European destination for its award-winning restaurants, historic museums, and contemporary art galleries, Copenhagen is also renowned for its vibrant urban fashion and innovative cuisine. One of the most politically progressive countries in the world, visitors to Denmark often marvel at its cleanliness, efficiency, and toleration. While Danish is the official language, over 80% of the population of 5.8 million people speak English.

Denmark signed the Schengen Agreement in 1996 and became part of the   Schengen area  in 2001. Please note that the Schengen visa code does not apply to either the Faroe Islands or Greenland, Denmark’s two autonomous territories, which practice open borders.

Denmark Schengen visa Eligibility

Schengen visa eligibility for Denmark includes third country nationals from the following states, who are excluded from visa-free to Denmark/the Schengen area, and are therefore eligible to apply for a Schengen visa to Denmark:

1.     AFGHANISTAN

53.   LAOS

2.     ALGERIA

54.   LEBANON

3.     ANGOLA

55.   LESOTHO

4.     ARMENIA

56.   LIBERIA

5.     AZERBAIJAN

57.   LIBYA

6.     BAHRAIN

58.   MADAGASCAR

7.     BANGLADESH

59.   MALAWI

8.     BELARUS

60.   MALDIVES

9.     BELIZE

61.   MALI

10.   BENIN

62.   MAURITANIA

11.   BHUTAN

63.   MONGOLIA

12.   BOLIVIA

64.   MOROCCO

13.   BOTSWANA

65.   MOZAMBIQUE

14.   BURKINA FASO

66.   NAMIBIA

15.   BURMA/MYANMAR

67.   NAURU

16.   BURUNDI

68.   NEPAL

17.   CAMBODIA

69.   NIGER

18.   CAMEROON

70.   NIGERIA

19.   CAPE VERDE

71.   NORTH KOREA

20.   CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC

72.   OMAN

21.   CHAD

73.   PAKISTAN

22.   CHINA

74.   PAPUA NEW GUINEA

23.   COMOROS

75.   PHILIPPINES

24.   CONGO

76.   QATAR

25.   COTE D’IVOIRE

77.   RUSSIA

26.   CUBA

78.   RWANDA

27.   DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO

79.   SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE

28.   DJIBOUTI

80.   SAUDI ARABIA

29.   DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

81.   SENEGAL

30.   ECUADOR

82.   SIERRA LEONE

31.   EGYPT

83.   SOMALIA

32.   EQUATORIAL GUINEA

84.   SOUTH AFRICA

33.   ERITREA

85.   SOUTH SUDAN

34.   ETHIOPIA

86.   SRI LANKA

35.   FIJI

87.   SUDAN

36.   GABON

88.   SURINAME

37.   GAMBIA

89.   SWAZILAND

38.   GHANA

90.   SYRIA

39.   GUINEA

91.   TAJIKISTAN

40.   GUINEA-BISSAU

92.   TANZANIA

41.   GUYANA

93.   THAILAND

42.   HAITI

94.   TOGO

43.   INDIA

95.   TUNISIA

44.   INDONESIA

96.   TURKEY

45.   IRAN

97.   TURKMENISTAN

46.   IRAQ

98.   UGANDA

47.   JAMAICA

99.   UZBEKISTAN

48.   JORDAN

100.VIETNAM

49.   KAZAKHSTAN

101.YEMEN

50.   KENYA

102.ZAMBIA

51.   KUWAIT

103.ZIMBABWE

52.   KYRGYZSTAN

 

Third party nationals from the following entities/territories are also required to apply for a Schengen visa: KOSOVO and the PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY.

Required Documents For Denmark

All documents required for your Danish Schengen visa must be completed/translated into English or Danish. Applications for all Schengen visas to Denmark will contain the following Basic Required Documents:

  • Valid passport
  • Passport sized photos
  • Application form
  • Fingerprints (biometric data)
  • Travel medical insurance
  • Visa Fee
  • Materials related to your trip:
    • Reason for visit
    • Where you will stay (accommodation)
    • How you will fund your trip (finances)
    • Proof that you will leave Denmark before your visa becomes invalid/expires. This is often in the form of a paid plane ticket (proof of return).

In addition to the above Basic Required Documents, applications will include the following supplemental document:

Denmark Schengen visa cover letter, printed out and signed by the applicant.

Note: For more information on what to include in your application, including a detailed description of required materials, please see: Basic Required Documents. Please note that you may have to submit additional Denmark Schengen visa supporting documents related to your specific purpose for travelling.

Denmark Schengen Visa Fees

The standard Denmark Schengen visa fee for an adult is 80 Euros. Certain types of applicants (most students, children under 6) are exempt from all visa fees. Please note that these fees are non-refundable. To get a Schengen visa for Denmark, you will likely have to submit a service payment with your visa application-this is a separate cost from the visa fee. Please note that these fees are non-refundable in the case of visa rejection.

Denmark Schengen Visa

How to Apply for a Denmark visa: Steps

  • Step 1: Determine your Purpose for travelling to Denmark, which will determine the Type of visa you should apply for.
  • Step 2: Determine how many Entries to Denmark/the Schengen area you need.
  • Step 3: Gather your Required Documents.
  • Step 4: Schedule a Schengen Visa appointment (if applicable).
    • Regardless of where you are applying from, you will likely have to make an appointment at your respective Danish Consulate/visa center in order to submit your application, biometrics, or other relevant materials. Contact your consulate/visa center directly to find out if you need to schedule an appointment in order to apply for a visa.
  • Step 5: Fill out your application.
    • All applications for the Schengen visa from Denmark must be filled out online, via Denmark’s ApplyVisa portal. If you are not using a third-party visa service provider, you should apply through the official website of the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, via their online application portal.
  • Step 6: Pay the application fee.
  • Step 7: Submit your Danish Schengen visa application (at least 15 days prior to travelling, not before 6 months).
    • Applications for Danish Schengen visas must be submitted in person to whichever Danish Consulate/visa center you are applying through. When you submit your application (along with your required documents), you will likely also be asked to submit biometric data (fingerprints). Children younger than 12 years are likely exempt from having their fingerprints collected. However, facial photo capturing will be required irrespective of the age.
    • Please note, after submitting your application, you may be asked to return at a later date for a personal interview to provide further information/materials related to your trip.

When to Apply

Submit your application at least 15 days prior to the day you intend to travel, and no earlier than 6 months before you leave.

Where to Apply

Applications for Schengen visas to Denmark should be submitted at either a Danish Consulate/Embassy or a visa application center that has a relationship with Denmark.

In countries where there is no Danish consular presence, applications may be lodged via the consulate of a Schengen state representing Danish consular interests.

When applying via the online Danish application portal, you will be presented with Danish Consulates/visa centers relevant to your location. Alternatively, you can search for the Danish Consulates/Embassies closest to you from here.

Ideally, you will lodge your application from the country where you legally reside.

Processing Time for Denmark Schengen Visa

The Denmark Schengen visa processing time is generally 15 days, although it can take up to 45 days in certain cases.

If your Denmark visa was approved:

Collect your visa and make sure the information it contains is valid and complete.

If your Denmark visa was denied:

If you receive a Schengen visa rejection for Denmark, you have a right to an appeal within 8 weeks of receiving your rejection.

Begin this process by picking up your standard issued-visa refusal form, which describes why your request was denied, explains the detailed steps of the appeal process, and states whether or not your case is being automatically appealed.

If your case was not selected for an automatic appeal, you must submit an appeal yourself to the Danish Immigration Service.

Please note that you may have to pay an appeal fee, which is likely non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the appeal (positive or negative).

Finally, once you obtain your Schengen Visa for Denmark, please note the following:

Your visa may be revoked if you do not notify the Danish Consulate/visa application center of any changes to your trip itinerary that occur after you have submitted your application.

Being approved for a Schengen visa does not guarantee you entry to either Denmark or the general Schengen area-you can still be refused entry to both places upon arrival.

Alternatively, you may have to show additional documents regarding your finances or accommodation in order to enter Denmark/the Schengen area.

FAQ about Denmark Schengen Visa

Who needs a Denmark Schengen visa?

A visa to Denmark is required for nationals of countries which lack visa free access to the Schengen area. Too see if your country qualifies as “visa free,” click here: Contact us now to apply for Denmark

Is Denmark Schengen?

Yes, Denmark is one of the 27 countries that comprise the Schengen area.

How long are you allowed to stay in Denmark?

Holders of Schengen visas to Denmark are limited to stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Longer stays are possible on long-stay (non-Schengen) national visas to Denmark.