Visa Information

VISA TYPES

Select the visa type that is right for you to see important information on visa fees, documents required, forms, photo specifications and processing times.

Short Term Visa

Short-stay Schengen visa (90 days or less)

If you wish to visit Denmark for a short period of time, you must obtain a visa prior to entry if you come from a country with a visa requirement for entering Denmark.

See the list of countries whose citizens need a visa to enter Denmark.

A visa normally grants you the right to stay in the entire Schengen region. The Schengen countries are: Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

A visa grants you the right to spend a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen region.

Tourist

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Online Application Form

  • Overview

    You should apply for a tourist visa, if you are travelling to Denmark for tourism purposes.

    A visa allows you to stay a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period in Denmark and is normally valid for the entire Schengen region. The Schengen countries are Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

    Decisions about visa applications will normally be 15 days from the day the Danish Consulate General in New York receives the application, excluding submission and administration time at VFS. In some cases applications will require further enquiry or documentation implying that the processing time might exceed the 15 days.

    Applicants might also be asked to appear for an Interview via the Danish Embassy in Ottawa.

    A visa does not allow you to work in Denmark unless the Immigration Service has explicitly granted you this right.

    For more information about how to apply for a visa, please click here

  • Visa Fees

    VISA VISA FEES (IN EUROS)
    Schengen Visa Fee 90
    Schengen Visa Children’s Fee (6-11 years old) 45
    Visa Facilitation Agreement: Citizens of Albania, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Moldavia, , Ukraine, and Russia 35
    Children Below 6 year of age Free / Gratis
    VISA CATEGORY SERVICE FEE IN CAD SERVICE FEE IN EURO
    Short Term Visa 45 27
    Danish Permit 45 27

  • Documents Required

    Please gather the relevant documents provided in the document checklist based on the purpose of your trip (business, tourism, family visit etc.)

    Please note that your passport should be valid for a minimum of three months after expiry of the visa; must be issued within the last ten years and must have two blank pages - if you do not have two blank pages to which a visa can be affixed, a new passport must be obtained before submitting your application.

  • Photo Specifications

    The photographs must meet the following ICAO requirements:

    • Colour photographs
    • Light background
    • Taken up close
    • Well lit
    • Taken straight on
    • Up-to-date
    • Without headgear
    • Without sunglasses
    • With mouth closed
    • Photograph should measure 35 mm x 45 mm (1 3/8 x 1 ¾ inch)

    • Height of head should measure 70 - 80 percent of height of photograph or 32 mm – 36 mm (1 2/8 to 1 ½ inch)

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  • Processing Time

    STANDARD PROCESSING TIMES

    Due to unusually high volumes of visa applications the processing time is currently longer than usual, and there are fewer available appointment slots at VFS Global.

    The processing time for visa applications are currently up to 15 days. We regret the inconvenience this may cause, but assure that applications are handled as swiftly as possible.

    A visa application can be launched as early as 6 months prior to the arrival date in Schengen, and we strongly encourage applicants to apply as early as possible. It is possible to apply up to 6 months prior to the desired date of entry Here is why:

    1. It can take up to 14 days to obtain an appointment with VFS for submitting your application.
    2. Case processing does not begin until the application arrives at the Consulate General of Denmark in New York. Hence, your application is not launched when you apply online, or when you have your appointment with VFS. The shipping of your documents to and from the Royal Danish Embassy in Ottawa adds 1-2 days to the processing time.
    3. An application lodged less than 15 calendar days before the intended departure may be accepted at VFS, but the final decision might be taken after the date of departure.

    You can find the information on which third countries whose nationals or specific categories of such third country nationals who are subject to prior consultation on the Visa Code Handbook, Annex 16.

    Please note that case processing may be extended if further scrutiny is required

    Also missing documentation at the time of the appointment at VFS may delay the processing time.

    Please also note that the Consulate General cannot be held responsible for technical difficulties, human errors or shipping delays in the processing of visa applications.

    It is the applicant's responsibility to notify the Danish Consulate General immediately, if incorrect information on the visa sticker has been detected.

  • Online Application Form

    - Register your visa application online and book an appointment with VFS

    "NEW MANDATORY ONLINE VISA APPLICATION: From the 01 July 2019, you must fill in your visa application and pay the application fee online. After you have applied and paid the visa fee online, you must print the cover letter and payment receipt from ApplyVisa Portal

    Click here to fill in your visa application form.

    After completing the visa application form and paying visa fee online, you must book an appointment to submit your documents at VFS by clicking here. Make sure to bring along all the required documents and hand in supporting documents at the Visa Application Centre.

    Make sure you are on time for your appointment; for those showing up late there is no guarantee that the application can be submitted and applicants may need to reschedule their appointment. Kindly, notify the Denmark visa application centre if you are unable to make your appointment.

Residence Permit

  • Overview
  • Fee
  • Documentation and biometrics

  • Overview

    If you wish to stay in Denmark longer than 90 days or want to work in Denmark, you must apply for a residence and work permit. You also need to apply for a work permit if you will be doing unpaid work or seek sideline employment.

    For information of residence and work permits including application form, please visit www.newtodenmark.dk.

  • Fee

    The fee to either the Danish Immigration Service or the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration does not include the services provided by the Danish mission.

    You can read more about payment for services provided by the Danish Foreign Service here

    The fee to the Danish mission must be paid through the webshop (https://dys.um.dk/permit/). Remember to bring the receipt of the payment, when showing up at the Visa Application Centre. Please note that besides the fee to the Danish Immigration Service or the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) and the fee to the Danish Consulate General, there is an additional service fee of CAD 40 (30 Euros) when you hand in your application at the Visa Application Centre.

    Important: Please read this explanation regarding the fee structure for the permit you are applying for.

  • Documentation and biometrics

    Once you have created you Case Order ID and paid your application fee, you should gather the required documentation to either the Danish Immigration Service or the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI). Make sure to hand in the case order ID along with the required documentation and your biometrics.

    If you should only supply your biometrics as your application is already submitted to the relevant authority in Denmark, you must bring a copy of the confirmation letter (with your unique case order ID) stating that the application has been submitted online along with your passport. Please note that it is a requirement that the Danish mission receives your passport for validation. You can request the Danish mission to have your passport returned if you need it before your case has been processed.

    The Danish mission may ask for further documentation on behalf of the Danish Immigration Service or the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) as well as request a personal interview at the Danish mission or at the Visa Application Centre after you have handed in your application, documentation, and biometrics.

Business

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Online Application Form

  • Overview

    You should apply for business visa if you are travelling to Denmark for business purposes.

    A visa allows you to stay a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period in Denmark and is normally valid for the entire Schengen region. The Schengen countries are Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

    Decisions about visa applications will normally be 15 days from the day the Danish Consulate General in New York receives the application, excluding submission and administration time at VFS. In some cases applications will require further enquiry or documentation implying that the processing time might exceed the 15 days.

    If your company or organization is enrolled in the Red Carpet Program, you will be offered a visa fast track service only in Toronto, implying inter alia a shorter processing time. For more information about the Red Carpet Program, please click here

    Applicants might also be asked to appear for an Interview via the Danish Embassy in Ottawa.

    A visa does not allow you to work in Denmark unless the Immigration Service has explicitly granted you this right.

    For more information about how to apply for a visa, please click here

  • Visa Fees

    VISA VISA FEES (IN EUROS)
    Schengen Visa Fee 90
    Visa Facilitation Agreement: Citizens of, Albania, Bosnia, Herzegovina, , Moldavia, Montenegro, Ukraine, and Russia 35
    VISA CATEGORY SERVICE FEE IN CAD SERVICE FEE IN EURO
    Short Term Visa 45 27
    Danish Permit 45 27

  • Documents Required

    Gather your documents

    Please gather the relevant documents provided in the document checklist based on the purpose of your trip

    Please note that your passport should be valid for a minimum of three months after expiry of the visa; must be issued within the last ten years and must have two blank pages - if you do not have two blank pages to which a visa can be affixed, a new passport must be obtained before submitting your application.

  • Photo Specifications

    The photographs must meet the following ICAO requirements:

    • Colour photographs
    • Light background
    • Taken up close
    • Well lit
    • Taken straight on
    • Up-to-date
    • Without headgear
    • Without sunglasses
    • With mouth closed
    • Photograph should measure 35 mm x 45 mm (1 3/8 x 1 ¾ inch)

    • Height of head should measure 70 - 80 percent of height of photograph or 32 mm – 36 mm (1 2/8 to 1 ½ inch)

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  • Processing Time

    STANDARD PROCESSING TIMES

    Due to unusually high volumes of visa applications the processing time is currently longer than usual, and there are fewer available appointment slots at VFS Global.

    The processing time for visa applications are currently up to 15 days. We regret the inconvenience this may cause, but assure that applications are handled as swiftly as possible.

    A visa application can be launched as early as 6 months prior to the arrival date in Schengen, and we strongly encourage applicants to apply as early as possible. It is possible to apply up to 6 months prior to the desired date of entry Here is why:

    1. It can take up to 14 days to obtain an appointment with VFS for submitting your application.
    2. Case processing does not begin until the application arrives at the Consulate General of Denmark in New York. Hence, your application is not launched when you apply online, or when you have your appointment with VFS. The shipping of your documents to and from the Royal Danish Embassy in Ottawa adds 1-2 days to the processing time.
    3. An application lodged less than 15 calendar days before the intended departure may be accepted at VFS, but the final decision might be taken after the date of departure.

    You can find the information on which third countries whose nationals or specific categories of such third country nationals who are subject to prior consultation on the Visa Code Handbook, Annex 16.

    Please note that case processing may be extended if further scrutiny is required

    Also missing documentation at the time of the appointment at VFS may delay the processing time.

    Please also note that the Consulate General cannot be held responsible for technical difficulties, human errors or shipping delays in the processing of visa applications.

    It is the applicant's responsibility to notify the Danish Consulate General immediately, if incorrect information on the visa sticker has been detected.

  • Online Application Form

    - Register your visa application online and book an appointment with VFS

    "NEW MANDATORY ONLINE VISA APPLICATION: From the 01 July 2019, you must fill in your visa application and pay the application fee online. After you have applied and paid the visa fee online, you must print the cover letter and payment receipt from ApplyVisa Portal

    Click here to fill in your visa application form.

    After completing the visa application form and paying visa fee online, you must book an appointment to submit your documents at VFS by clicking here. Make sure to bring along all the required documents and hand in supporting documents at the Visa Application Centre.

    Make sure you are on time for your appointment; for those showing up late there is no guarantee that the application can be submitted and applicants may need to reschedule their appointment. Kindly, notify the Denmark visa application centre if you are unable to make your appointment.

Private Visitor

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Online Application Form

  • Overview

    You should apply for a private visitor visa, if you are travelling to Denmark for private visit.

    A visa allows you to stay a maximum of 90 days in any 180-day period in Denmark and is normally valid for the entire Schengen region. The Schengen countries are Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

    Decisions about visa applications will normally be 15 days from the day the Danish Consulate General in New York receives the application, excluding submission and administration time at VFS. In some cases applications will require further enquiry or documentation implying that the processing time might exceed the 15 days.

    Applicants might also be asked to appear for an Interview via the Danish Embassy in Ottawa.

    A visa does not allow you to work in Denmark unless the Immigration Service has explicitly granted you this right.

    For more information about how to apply for a visa, please click here

  • Visa Fees

    VISA VISA FEES (IN EUROS)
    Schengen Visa Fee 90
    Schengen Visa Children’s Fee (6-11 years old) 45
    Visa Facilitation Agreement: Citizens of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Albania, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldavia, Montenegro, Ukraine, Russia and Serbia 35
    Children Below 6 year of age Free / Gratis
    VISA CATEGORY SERVICE FEE IN CAD SERVICE FEE IN EURO
    Short Term Visa 45 27
    Danish Permit 45 27

  • Documents Required

    Please gather the relevant documents provided in the document checklist based on the purpose of your trip (business, tourism, family visit etc.)

    Please note that your passport should be valid for a minimum of three months after expiry of the visa; must be issued within the last ten years and must have two blank pages - if you do not have two blank pages to which a visa can be affixed, a new passport must be obtained before submitting your application.

  • Photo Specifications

    The photographs must meet the following ICAO requirements:

    • Colour photographs
    • Light background
    • Taken up close
    • Well lit
    • Taken straight on
    • Up-to-date
    • Without headgear
    • Without sunglasses
    • With mouth closed
    • Photograph should measure 35 mm x 45 mm (1 3/8 x 1 ¾ inch)

    • Height of head should measure 70 - 80 percent of height of photograph or 32 mm – 36 mm (1 2/8 to 1 ½ inch)

      img-one

  • Processing Time

    STANDARD PROCESSING TIMES

    Due to unusually high volumes of visa applications the processing time is currently longer than usual, and there are fewer available appointment slots at VFS Global.

    The processing time for visa applications are currently up to 15 days. We regret the inconvenience this may cause, but assure that applications are handled as swiftly as possible.

    A visa application can be launched as early as 6 months prior to the arrival date in Schengen, and we strongly encourage applicants to apply as early as possible. It is possible to apply up to 6 months prior to the desired date of entry Here is why:

    1. It can take up to 14 days to obtain an appointment with VFS for submitting your application.
    2. Case processing does not begin until the application arrives at the Consulate General of Denmark in New York. Hence, your application is not launched when you apply online, or when you have your appointment with VFS. The shipping of your documents to and from the Royal Danish Embassy in Ottawa adds 1-2 days to the processing time.
    3. An application lodged less than 15 calendar days before the intended departure may be accepted at VFS, but the final decision might be taken after the date of departure.

    You can find the information on which third countries whose nationals or specific categories of such third country nationals who are subject to prior consultation on the Visa Code Handbook, Annex 16.

    Please note that case processing may be extended if further scrutiny is required

    Also missing documentation at the time of the appointment at VFS may delay the processing time.

    Please also note that the Consulate General cannot be held responsible for technical difficulties, human errors or shipping delays in the processing of visa applications.

    It is the applicant's responsibility to notify the Danish Consulate General immediately, if incorrect information on the visa sticker has been detected.

  • Online Application Form

    - Register your visa application online and book an appointment with VFS

    "NEW MANDATORY ONLINE VISA APPLICATION: From the 01 July 2019, you must fill in your visa application and pay the application fee online. After you have applied and paid the visa fee online, you must print the cover letter and payment receipt from ApplyVisa Portal

    Click here to fill in your visa application form.

    After completing the visa application form and paying visa fee online, you must book an appointment to submit your documents at VFS by clicking here. Make sure to bring along all the required documents and hand in supporting documents at the Visa Application Centre.

    Make sure you are on time for your appointment; for those showing up late there is no guarantee that the application can be submitted and applicants may need to reschedule their appointment. Kindly, notify the Denmark visa application centre if you are unable to make your appointment.

Official Delegations

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    It is possible to obtain visas for Journeys of members of official delegations who, following an official invitation, participate in meetings, consultations, negotiations or exchange programmes, as well as events held in the territory of a Member State by intergovernmental organisation.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Type Euro
    Visa fee normal (all types) 80
    Visa fee reduced (children 6-11) 40
    No fee (diplomatic passport or service passport holders and Children Below 6) 0

    The applicable VFS service fee 361,000 VND is collected mandatorily for per application; it is as per the current exchange rate and subject to change.


    For applicants’ convenience, VFS provides additional services to support applicants in the process of their visa application with VFS. Please “click here”


    VFS Global service charges and other additional fees are to be paid by cash or credit/debit card and only in VND at VFS center.


    All fees are non-refundable.


    Important Note:


    • From the 01 July 2019, all applicants who require short term visas to Denmark must fill in their visa application and pay the visa fee online using ApplyVisa.um.dk. After you have applied and paid the visa fee online, you must print and sign the cover letter from ApplyVisa and hand in supporting documents and supply biometrics at The Denmark Visa Application Centre.

  • Documents Required

    Please print out this Checklist and prepare the required documents accordingly.

    Please note:

    • All supporting documents must be translated into English (and certified by Notary office).
    • All documents must be in one-side A4 paper and NO staples, pins
    • Kindly make sure that your application contains sufficient, correct and adequate information. All information must be correct and reflect your planned trip.
    • Applicant can be asked for additional documents or may be called for an interview if deemed necessary by the Embassy.

    If the applicant is a holder of a Diplomatic Passport a travel medical insurance is not necessary.

    When visa is granted, copy of revised travel insurance (if any) must be presented to the Embassy.

  • Photo Specifications

    Size of photograph for visa applications

    After the instalment of a new system for scanning biometrics, including photographs for visa application, it is now possible to lodge a photograph of size 35 x 45 mm. Length of the head should not exceed 30 to 36 mm in length from chin to top of hair.

    The photograph must still be in color with bright background.

    Danish Visa Application Centre has been instructed by Danish mission to inform applicants that the visaapplication is not acceptable if the photograph does not comply with the above format.

    Applicants may therefore obtain a new photograph that meets all requirements before The Danish Visa Application Centre can receive the application.

    For further information see the print on the information board at The Danish Visa Application Centre or visit website https://politi.dk/pas/krav-til-pas-og-koerekortfoto

  • Processing Time

    Bona fide cases (Approved by the Embassy) – normally 15 calendar days, for a fully completed application with proper documentation which is handed in at the VFS Visa Application Centre. Please hand in your application well in advance during peak season.

    Cases for Danish Immigration Service (DIS) – See the processing time in https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/Words-and-concepts/US/Diverse-US/Application-processing-times-in-the-Danish-Immigration-Service and add 3-5 working days of processing time at the Embassy.

    The processing period may be extended up to a maximum of 30 calendar days in individual cases, notably if further scrutiny of the application is needed or in cases of representation where the authorities of the represented Schengen State are consulted.

    Exceptionally, when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days.

    Citizens of certain countries or categories of certain citizens are subject to prior consultation in one or more Schengen countries before a visa may be issued. The processing time in these cases will usually be 10-12 days as a minimum. See list of these nationalities and categories of persons (annex 16 to the Visa code Handbook).

  • Download Forms

    Online Visa Application Form. Please click here.

    Instructions to complete an Online Form. Please click here.

    Important information:

    • From 1st of June 2019 applicants, who has made an appointment with VFS to submit their visa application to Denmark, Lithuania or Iceland should fill in the application form and pay the visa fee by credit/debit card via Applyvisa.um.dk. After making the payment on Applyvisa the applicant will receive a cover letter to their email, who is to be printed, signed and handed in to VFS together with the rest of the application documents.
    • Applyvisa.um.dk will, according to the plan, have completely replaced the current manual hard copy application forms and the current Visa Self Service portal (visaselfservice.um.dk) by 1st of July 2019.
    • The visaselfservice website, and the manual application forms, will in some cases still be accepted for a transition period between 1st of June and 1st of July 2019 after which, the Visaselfservice will be disabled and the manual application forms no longer accepted. Applicants is then required to solely use Applyvisa.um.dk to complete the visa form and pay the visa fee online though Applyvisa.um.dk.

Residence or Work Permit

  • Overview

  • Overview

    Denmark offers a wide variety of work and residence permits to foreign nationals who have an interest in exploring life in Denmark, the Faroe Islands or Greenland. Visa-exempt nationals, including Canadian citizens, can visit for up to 90 days without a visa. If you plan to work, study, volunteer or stay for more than 90 days, a residence or work permit is usually required.

    Where to apply:

    All applications will be handled by the Danish Embassy in Ottawa. Applicants can submit and have their biometrics recorded at these locations.

    What to submit:

    The application form contains a detailed description of how you and the employer should complete the form, and which documents you must attach.

    AR1 online, in which you and your employer each are required to complete separate parts of the form

    AR6 online, in which you grant your employer power of attorney to apply on your behalf

    Checklist for submission of residence- and work permit

    Checklists where only biometrics recording is required:

    Checklist for online submission of the residence- and work permit

    Information about residence and work schemes in Denmark can be found here.

    Standard processing times for residence permit applications:

    Case processing times for The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) can be found here.

    Since online submission of applications require biometrics to be obtained within 2 weeks from the online submission it is recommended to obtain an appointment with VFS Global prior to the online submission of the application since it can take up to 14 days to obtain an appointment with VFS Global.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Type Euro
    Visa fee normal (all types) 80
    Visa fee reduced (children 6-11) 40
    No fee (diplomatic passport or service passport holders and Children Below 6) 0

    The applicable VFS service fee 361,000 VND is collected mandatorily for per application; it is as per the current exchange rate and subject to change.


    For applicants’ convenience, VFS provides additional services to support applicants in the process of their visa application with VFS. Please “click here”


    VFS Global service charges and other additional fees are to be paid by cash or credit/debit card and only in VND at VFS center.


    All fees are non-refundable.


    Important Note:


    • From the 01 July 2019, all applicants who require short term visas to Denmark must fill in their visa application and pay the visa fee online using ApplyVisa.um.dk. After you have applied and paid the visa fee online, you must print and sign the cover letter from ApplyVisa and hand in supporting documents and supply biometrics at The Denmark Visa Application Centre.

  • Documents Required

    Please print out this Checklist and prepare the required documents accordingly.

    Please note:

    • All supporting documents must be translated into English (and certified by Notary office).
    • All documents must be in one-side A4 paper and NO staples, pins
    • Kindly make sure that your application contains sufficient, correct and adequate information. All information must be correct and reflect your planned trip.
    • Applicant can be asked for additional documents or may be called for an interview if deemed necessary by the Embassy.

  • Photo Specifications

    Size of photograph for visa applications

    After the instalment of a new system for scanning biometrics, including photographs for visa application, it is now possible to lodge a photograph of size 35 x 45 mm. Length of the head should not exceed 30 to 36 mm in length from chin to top of hair.

    The photograph must still be in color with bright background.

    Danish Visa Application Centre has been instructed by Danish mission to inform applicants that the visaapplication is not acceptable if the photograph does not comply with the above format.

    Applicants may therefore obtain a new photograph that meets all requirements before The Danish Visa Application Centre can receive the application.

    For further information see the print on the information board at The Danish Visa Application Centre or visit website https://politi.dk/pas/krav-til-pas-og-koerekortfoto

  • Processing Time

    Bona fide cases (Approved by the Embassy) – normally 15 calendar days, for a fully completed application with proper documentation which is handed in at the VFS Visa Application Centre. Please hand in your application well in advance during peak season.

    Cases for Danish Immigration Service (DIS) – See the processing time in https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/Words-and-concepts/US/Diverse-US/Application-processing-times-in-the-Danish-Immigration-Service and add 3-5 working days of processing time at the Embassy.

    The processing period may be extended up to a maximum of 30 calendar days in individual cases, notably if further scrutiny of the application is needed or in cases of representation where the authorities of the represented Schengen State are consulted.

    Exceptionally, when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days.

    Citizens of certain countries or categories of certain citizens are subject to prior consultation in one or more Schengen countries before a visa may be issued. The processing time in these cases will usually be 10-12 days as a minimum. See list of these nationalities and categories of persons (annex 16 to the Visa code Handbook).

  • Download Forms

    Online Visa Application Form. Please click here.

    Instructions to complete an Online Form. Please click here.

    Important information:

    • From 1st of June 2019 applicants, who has made an appointment with VFS to submit their visa application to Denmark, Lithuania or Iceland should fill in the application form and pay the visa fee by credit/debit card via Applyvisa.um.dk. After making the payment on Applyvisa the applicant will receive a cover letter to their email, who is to be printed, signed and handed in to VFS together with the rest of the application documents.
    • Applyvisa.um.dk will, according to the plan, have completely replaced the current manual hard copy application forms and the current Visa Self Service portal (visaselfservice.um.dk) by 1st of July 2019.
    • The visaselfservice website, and the manual application forms, will in some cases still be accepted for a transition period between 1st of June and 1st of July 2019 after which, the Visaselfservice will be disabled and the manual application forms no longer accepted. Applicants is then required to solely use Applyvisa.um.dk to complete the visa form and pay the visa fee online though Applyvisa.um.dk.

Red Carpet Program

The Red Carpet Program is a simplified procedures for obtaining a Danish Schengen visas for applicants who travel regularly to Denmark for business purposes. The aim is to provide those companies, organizations, NGO’s etc. that have business relations with a Danish company or organization A fast track visa service.

The Red Carpet Program is open to private and public companies or organizations provided they meet the requirements mentioned on the local Danish embassy’s website. The accreditation of a company or an organization must have taken place before an employee/associate (the visa applicant) can benefit from the Red Carpet Program.

Companies, organizations, NGOs etc. that are interested in obtaining a Red Carpet agreement should contact the Danish Consulate General in New York.

For more information about Red Carpet Program, please click here

Family Reunification

  • Overview

  • Overview

    Residence and/or work permit must be obtained before entering Denmark.

    If you have close relatives in Denmark, you can apply for a residence permit on the grounds of family reunification.

    Provided that certain conditions are met, family reunification can be granted to:

    Spouses, registered partners and cohabiting partners

    Children under the age of 15

    If you are granted a residence permit, it will be a temporary one. You can apply for an extension of your residence permit, and after a certain period of time, you can apply for a permanent residence permit. You must still meet the conditions for your original residence permit.

    Normally, a residence permit as a family reunified person gives you the right to work in Denmark.

    Please note that special rules apply to EU/EEA citizens and Swiss citizens residing in Denmark under the EU regulations on free movement. Read more under EU and Nordic Citizens.

    Also note that special rules apply if the person residing in Denmark (the spouse/partner or the parent) is a student.

    Furthermore, special rules apply to Danish citizens who are applying for family reunification under the EU regulations on free movement. Read more about family reunification for Danish citizens under EU law.

    Where to apply:

    All applications will be handled by the Danish Embassy in Ottawa. Applicants can submit and have their biometrics recorded at these locations.

    What to submit:

    Checklist for family reunification for spouses

    Application packet FA1

    Checklist for family reunification for children

    Application packet FA6

    Application packet FA7

    Checklist for family reunification with other family members

    Application packet SG1

    Standard processing times for residence permit applications, including family reunification:

    Case processing times for The Danish Immigration Service can be found here

    The Consulate General advises against making any final travel arrangements, particularly purchase of non-refundable air tickets for a specific date, prior to approval of your application.

    To download the forms your computer must have Acrobat Reader installed. Acrobat Reader can be downloaded here.

    For further information please visit the web-site of the Danish Immigration Service http://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-us/.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Type Euro
    Visa fee normal (all types) 80
    Visa fee reduced (children 6-11) 40
    No fee (diplomatic passport or service passport holders and Children Below 6) 0

    The applicable VFS service fee 361,000 VND is collected mandatorily for per application; it is as per the current exchange rate and subject to change.


    For applicants’ convenience, VFS provides additional services to support applicants in the process of their visa application with VFS. Please “click here”


    VFS Global service charges and other additional fees are to be paid by cash or credit/debit card and paid only in VND at VFS center.


    All fees are non-refundable.


    Important Note:


    • From the 01 July 2019, all applicants who require short term visas to Denmark must fill in their visa application and pay the visa fee online using ApplyVisa.um.dk. After you have applied and paid the visa fee online, you must print and sign the cover letter from ApplyVisa and hand in supporting documents and supply biometrics at The Denmark Visa Application Centre.

  • Documents Required

    Please print out this Checklist and prepare the required documents accordingly.

    Please note:

    • All supporting documents must be translated into English (and certified by Notary office).
    • All documents must be in one-side A4 paper and NO staples, pins
    • Kindly make sure that your application contains sufficient, correct and adequate information. All information must be correct and reflect your planned trip.
    • Applicant can be asked for additional documents or may be called for an interview if deemed necessary by the Embassy.

  • Photo Specifications

    Size of photograph for visa applications

    After the instalment of a new system for scanning biometrics, including photographs for visa application, it is now possible to lodge a photograph of size 35 x 45 mm. Length of the head should not exceed 30 to 36 mm in length from chin to top of hair.

    The photograph must still be in color with bright background.

    Danish Visa Application Centre has been instructed by Danish mission to inform applicants that the visaapplication is not acceptable if the photograph does not comply with the above format.

    Applicants may therefore obtain a new photograph that meets all requirements before The Danish Visa Application Centre can receive the application.

    For further information see the print on the information board at The Danish Visa Application Centre or visit website https://politi.dk/pas/krav-til-pas-og-koerekortfoto

  • Processing Time

    Bona fide cases (Approved by the Embassy) – normally 15 calendar days, for a fully completed application with proper documentation which is handed in at the VFS Visa Application Centre. Please hand in your application well in advance during peak season.

    Cases for Danish Immigration Service (DIS) – See the processing time in https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/Words-and-concepts/US/Diverse-US/Application-processing-times-in-the-Danish-Immigration-Service and add 3-5 working days of processing time at the Embassy.

    The processing period may be extended up to a maximum of 30 calendar days in individual cases, notably if further scrutiny of the application is needed or in cases of representation where the authorities of the represented Schengen State are consulted.

    Exceptionally, when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days.

    Citizens of certain countries or categories of certain citizens are subject to prior consultation in one or more Schengen countries before a visa may be issued. The processing time in these cases will usually be 10-12 days as a minimum. See list of these nationalities and categories of persons (annex 16 to the Visa code Handbook).

  • Download Forms

    Online Visa Application Form. Please click here.

    Instructions to complete an Online Form. Please click here.

    Important information:

    • From 1st of June 2019 applicants, who has made an appointment with VFS to submit their visa application to Denmark, Lithuania or Iceland should fill in the application form and pay the visa fee by credit/debit card via Applyvisa.um.dk. After making the payment on Applyvisa the applicant will receive a cover letter to their email, who is to be printed, signed and handed in to VFS together with the rest of the application documents.
    • Applyvisa.um.dk will, according to the plan, have completely replaced the current manual hard copy application forms and the current Visa Self Service portal (visaselfservice.um.dk) by 1st of July 2019.
    • The visaselfservice website, and the manual application forms, will in some cases still be accepted for a transition period between 1st of June and 1st of July 2019 after which, the Visaselfservice will be disabled and the manual application forms no longer accepted. Applicants is then required to solely use Applyvisa.um.dk to complete the visa form and pay the visa fee online though Applyvisa.um.dk.

Spouse Or Cohabitant Living In Vietnam

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    This visa is solely for the purpose of visiting Spouse or Cohabitant of Danish citizen living in Vietnam. This visa is given for a travel period of less than 90 days.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Type Euro
    Visa fee normal (all types) 80
    Visa fee reduced (children 6-11) 40
    No fee (diplomatic passport or service passport holders and Children Below 6) 0

    The applicable VFS service fee 361,000 VND is collected mandatorily for per application; it is as per the current exchange rate and subject to change.


    For applicants’ convenience, VFS provides additional services to support applicants in the process of their visa application with VFS. Please “click here”


    VFS Global service charges and other additional fees are to be paid by cash or credit/debit card and only in VND at VFS center.


    All fees are non-refundable.


    Important Note:


    • From the 01 July 2019, all applicants who require short term visas to Denmark must fill in their visa application and pay the visa fee online using ApplyVisa.um.dk. After you have applied and paid the visa fee online, you must print and sign the cover letter from ApplyVisa and hand in supporting documents and supply biometrics at The Denmark Visa Application Centre.

  • Documents Required

    Please print out this checklist and prepare the required documents accordingly.

    Please note:

    • All supporting documents must be translated into English (and certified by Notary office).
    • All documents must be in one-side A4 paper and NO staples, pins
    • Kindly make sure that your application contains sufficient, correct and adequate information. All information must be correct and reflect your planned trip.
    • Applicant can be asked for additional documents or may be called for an interview if deemed necessary by the Embassy.

  • Photo Specifications

    Size of photograph for visa applications

    After the instalment of a new system for scanning biometrics, including photographs for visa application, it is now possible to lodge a photograph of size 35 x 45 mm. Length of the head should not exceed 30 to 36 mm in length from chin to top of hair.

    The photograph must still be in color with bright background.

    Danish Visa Application Centre has been instructed by Danish mission to inform applicants that the visaapplication is not acceptable if the photograph does not comply with the above format.

    Applicants may therefore obtain a new photograph that meets all requirements before The Danish Visa Application Centre can receive the application.

    For further information see the print on the information board at The Danish Visa Application Centre or visit website https://politi.dk/pas/krav-til-pas-og-koerekortfoto

  • Processing Time

    Bona fide cases (Approved by the Embassy) – normally 15 calendar days, for a fully completed application with proper documentation which is handed in at the VFS Visa Application Centre. Please hand in your application well in advance during peak season.

    Cases for Danish Immigration Service (DIS) – See the processing time in https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/Words-and-concepts/US/Diverse-US/Application-processing-times-in-the-Danish-Immigration-Service and add 3-5 working days of processing time at the Embassy.

    The processing period may be extended up to a maximum of 30 calendar days in individual cases, notably if further scrutiny of the application is needed or in cases of representation where the authorities of the represented Schengen State are consulted.

    Exceptionally, when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days.

    Citizens of certain countries or categories of certain citizens are subject to prior consultation in one or more Schengen countries before a visa may be issued. The processing time in these cases will usually be 10-12 days as a minimum. See list of these nationalities and categories of persons (annex 16 to the Visa code Handbook).

  • Download Forms

    Online Visa Application Form. Please click here.

    Instructions to complete an Online Form. Please click here.

    Invitation form VU2 for family visits - Please click here

    Important information:

    • From 1st of June 2019 applicants, who has made an appointment with VFS to submit their visa application to Denmark, Lithuania or Iceland should fill in the application form and pay the visa fee by credit/debit card via Applyvisa.um.dk. After making the payment on Applyvisa the applicant will receive a cover letter to their email, who is to be printed, signed and handed in to VFS together with the rest of the application documents.
    • Applyvisa.um.dk will, according to the plan, have completely replaced the current manual hard copy application forms and the current Visa Self Service portal (visaselfservice.um.dk) by 1st of July 2019.
    • The visaselfservice website, and the manual application forms, will in some cases still be accepted for a transition period between 1st of June and 1st of July 2019 after which, the Visaselfservice will be disabled and the manual application forms no longer accepted. Applicants is then required to solely use Applyvisa.um.dk to complete the visa form and pay the visa fee online though Applyvisa.um.dk.

Family Members Of Eu Or Eea Nationals

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    This visa is solely for family members of EU or EEA nationals. This visa is given for a travel period of less than 90 days.

    You may be entitled to an accelerated visa procedure free of charge if you meet the following criteria:

    • you are a family member of an European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) citizen; and
    • that EU/EEA citizen is travelling to or is residing in a member state other than that of which he/she is a citizen; and

    • you are accompanying the EU/EEA citizen or planning to join him/her in the Schengen State of destination.

      If you think you are entitled to an accelerated visa procedure you will need to show proof that you meet these criteria when you submit your visa application.

      Please note: All applicants need to pay the visa fee on Applyvisa. Should they be waived for the visa fee, the Embassy will make a refund during processing.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Type Euro
    Visa fee normal (all types) 80
    Visa fee reduced (children 6-11) 40
    No fee (diplomatic passport or service passport holders and Children Below 6) 0

    The applicable VFS service fee 361,000 VND is collected mandatorily for per application; it is as per the current exchange rate and subject to change.


    For applicants’ convenience, VFS provides additional services to support applicants in the process of their visa application with VFS. Please “click here”


    VFS Global service charges and other additional fees are to be paid by cash or credit/debit card and only in VND at VFS center.


    All fees are non-refundable.


    Important Note:


    • From the 01 July 2019, all applicants who require short term visas to Denmark must fill in their visa application and pay the visa fee online using ApplyVisa.um.dk. After you have applied and paid the visa fee online, you must print and sign the cover letter from ApplyVisa and hand in supporting documents and supply biometrics at The Denmark Visa Application Centre.

  • Documents Required

    Please print out this checklist and prepare the required documents accordingly.

    Please note:

    • All supporting documents must be translated into English (and certified by Notary office).
    • All documents must be in one-side A4 paper and NO staples, pins
    • Kindly make sure that your application contains sufficient, correct and adequate information. All information must be correct and reflect your planned trip.
    • Applicant can be asked for additional documents or may be called for an interview if deemed necessary by the Embassy.

  • Photo Specifications

    Size of photograph for visa applications

    After the instalment of a new system for scanning biometrics, including photographs for visa application, it is now possible to lodge a photograph of size 35 x 45 mm. Length of the head should not exceed 30 to 36 mm in length from chin to top of hair.

    The photograph must still be in color with bright background.

    Danish Visa Application Centre has been instructed by Danish mission to inform applicants that the visaapplication is not acceptable if the photograph does not comply with the above format.

    Applicants may therefore obtain a new photograph that meets all requirements before The Danish Visa Application Centre can receive the application.

    For further information see the print on the information board at The Danish Visa Application Centre or visit website https://politi.dk/pas/krav-til-pas-og-koerekortfoto

  • Processing Time

    Bona fide cases (Approved by the Embassy) – normally 15 calendar days, for a fully completed application with proper documentation which is handed in at the VFS Visa Application Centre. Please hand in your application well in advance during peak season.

    Cases for Danish Immigration Service (DIS) – See the processing time in https://www.nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/Words-and-concepts/US/Diverse-US/Application-processing-times-in-the-Danish-Immigration-Service and add 3-5 working days of processing time at the Embassy.

    The processing period may be extended up to a maximum of 30 calendar days in individual cases, notably if further scrutiny of the application is needed or in cases of representation where the authorities of the represented Schengen State are consulted.

    Exceptionally, when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days.

    Citizens of certain countries or categories of certain citizens are subject to prior consultation in one or more Schengen countries before a visa may be issued. The processing time in these cases will usually be 10-12 days as a minimum. See list of these nationalities and categories of persons (annex 16 to the Visa code Handbook).

  • Download Forms

    Online Visa Application Form. Please click here.

    Instructions to complete an Online Form. Please click here.

    Invitation form VU2 for family visits - Please click here

    Important information:

    • From 1st of June 2019 applicants, who has made an appointment with VFS to submit their visa application to Denmark, Lithuania or Iceland should fill in the application form and pay the visa fee by credit/debit card via Applyvisa.um.dk. After making the payment on Applyvisa the applicant will receive a cover letter to their email, who is to be printed, signed and handed in to VFS together with the rest of the application documents.
    • Applyvisa.um.dk will, according to the plan, have completely replaced the current manual hard copy application forms and the current Visa Self Service portal (visaselfservice.um.dk) by 1st of July 2019.
    • The visaselfservice website, and the manual application forms, will in some cases still be accepted for a transition period between 1st of June and 1st of July 2019 after which, the Visaselfservice will be disabled and the manual application forms no longer accepted. Applicants is then required to solely use Applyvisa.um.dk to complete the visa form and pay the visa fee online though Applyvisa.um.dk.

Student Permit

  • Overview

  • Overview

    Several Canadian educational institutions have exchange programs with several Danish educational institutions. If you are planning to study for more than 3 months in Denmark you must apply for a student permit.

    Where to apply:

    All applications will be handled by the Danish Embassy in Ottawa.

    What to submit:

    Checklist for submission of student permit

    Checklist for online submission of student permit

    The Consulate General advises against making any final travel arrangements, particularly purchase of non-refundable air tickets for a specific date, prior to approval of your application.

    Standard processing times for residence permit applications:

    Case processing times for The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) can be found here.

    Since online submission of applications require biometrics to be obtained within 2 weeks from the online submission it is recommended to obtain an appointment with VFS Global prior to the online submission of the application since it can take up to 14 days to obtain an appointment with VFS Global.

  • Visa Fees

    VISA TYPE EURO DKK
    Visa fee normal (all types) 195 1455

    The applicable VFS service fee 361,000 VND is collected mandatorily for per application; it is as per the current exchange rate and subject to change.


    For applicants’ convenience, VFS provides additional services to support applicants in the process of their visa application with VFS. Please “click here”

    VFS Global service charges and other additional fees are to be paid by cash or credit/debit card and paid only in VND at VFS center.

    All fees are non-refundable.

    Important Note:

    Applicants are required to pay a processing fee directly to the Danish Immigration Service. Please kindly find more detail here.

    From 01 July 2019, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark including all Danish diplomatic missions are introducing online payment of the embassy fee for residence or work permit.

    The embassy fee should be paid online using this link https://dys.um.dk/permit/

    The receipt for the payment should be submitted at the Danish Visa Application Centre (VFS) when you hand in your passport, relevant documentation and supply biometrics. Please note that in R/W permit cases there are three fees to be paid. 1) The fee to either The Danish Immigration Service or The Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI), 2) the fee to the Danish embassy (using the link https://dys.um.dk/permit/) and 3) the fee to the Danish Visa Application Centre (VFS).

    Please click here for Instruction for online payment of fee for The Danish Mission‘s handling of a residence / work permit application

  • Documents Required

    Important Noted: All documents must be in one-side A4 paper and NO staples, pins

    The application package will indicate the documents to be submitted for each category of application.

    In all cases, the following documents must be submitted:

    • Application form duly completed in block letters and signed. If minors: (less than 18 years of age), the form must be signed by the parental authority or the legal guardian. Documentation about parenthood or legalized document about legal guardianship must be shown and be a part of the file.
    • Original travel document. A copy in colour in A4 format of the travel document with all pages including cover page and the data page is also required (the travel document must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the validity of the stay in Denmark)
    • Two photographs of size 35 x 45 mm
    • Case order ID ( for online filling form): the unique ID in residence/work permits that links the applicant’s data, biometrics and DIS/SIRI (Danish Immigration service/Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration) fee payment together.
    • Receipt for processing fee being paid to The Danish Immigration Service. Please click here for more details.

    And for students:

    • Original letter of acceptance: (No e-mail, fax or scanned copy of acceptance letter and other documents are acceptable), proving that the applicant has been accepted to a study programme or course at an educational institution in Denmark.
    • Proof that the applicant can support himself, if the applicant does not pay the tuition fee himself. The applicant must prove that he/she has money for the living expenses while staying in Denmark. The amount required has by a standard calculation been set to be equivalent of DKK 50,000 or DKK 4,200 per month if the applicant is going to stay less than a year. (Accompanying family members DKK 25.200 DKK or 2.100 per month if less than a year)

    Documentation must be in one of the following forms:

    • Student’s grants
    • Student’s loans
    • Cash deposit in a bank account accessible to the applicant only.

    Other required mandatory supporting documents, if any, are listed in the application form. These documents must be submitted and followed by rightfully translated versions. All documents in original and one copy.

    The copies MUST be in A4 format and in colour.

    Note: All documents in Vietnamese must be translated into English and legalized by the relevant authorities (except for the passport). New procedure for residence permit

    After 20 May 2012 Danish residence permit cards will contain an electronic chip with photo, fingerprints and signature recorded digitally as a security measure.

    What does it mean?

    • Applicants must be prepared to have their photo, fingerprints and signature recorded when applying for residence permit
    • Applicants must make colour copies and put the documents in the application package in the proper order before submitting it
    • If the application is approved by the Danish Immigration Service, the applicant will receive the residence permit and can then travel to Denmark. Here, the applicant must register at the local Municipality Office and within the next weeks the biometric residence card will be forwarded by postal mail to the applicant’s address in Denmark.

    Please make sure to read about the procedures and all type of Residence/Work permits on this website  www.newtodenmark.dk before applying.

  • Photo Specifications

    Size of photograph for visa applications

    After the instalment of a new system for scanning biometrics, including photographs for visa application, it is now possible to lodge a photograph of size 35 x 45 mm. Length of the head should not exceed 30 to 36 mm in length from chin to top of hair.

    The photograph must still be in color with bright background.

    Danish Visa Application Centre has been instructed by Danish mission to inform applicants that the visaapplication is not acceptable if the photograph does not comply with the above format.

    Applicants may therefore obtain a new photograph that meets all requirements before The Danish Visa Application Centre can receive the application.

    For further information see the print on the information board at The Danish Visa Application Centre or visit website https://politi.dk/pas/krav-til-pas-og-koerekortfoto

  • Processing Time

    All cases are referred to and processed by the Danish Immigration Service in Copenhagen.

    Note: Your application and data will within a few days be delivered to the Danish Immigration Service/ Danish Agency for Labour Retention and International Recruitment, who will make a decision in your case. The Danish Mission or the Danish Visa Application Centre will later on receive the answer and contact you.

    While your case is pending: You or your family or other persons including the reference in Denmark should NOT contact the Danish Mission and inquire about the status of your pending case unless it is because you have further information relating to your case. The Danish Mission will contact you either because we need further information or because we have received the decision from Danish Immigration Service/ Danish Agency for Labour Retention and International Recruitment regarding your application

  • Download Forms

    You can download the application packets for all categories of residence permits by clicking on Danish Immigration Service.

Airport Transit Visa

  • Overview
  • Visa Fees
  • Documents Required
  • Photo Specifications
  • Processing Time
  • Download Forms

  • Overview

    Vietnamese citizens are not subject to an airport transit visa requirement.

    An airport transit visa allows holders to pass through the international zone of an airport of a Schengen member state without access to the national territory of the Schengen member state.

    The list of third countries whose nationals must hold an airport transit visa when passing through the international transit areas of airports situated on the territory of the Member States is set out in Annex 7A of the visa code handbook.


    A Member State may individually require nationals from certain third countries to hold an airport transit visa when passing through the international transit areas of airports situated on its the territory, see Annex 7B of the visa code handbook

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Type Euro
    Visa fee normal (all types) 80
    Visa fee reduced (children 6-11) 40
    No fee (diplomatic passport or service passport holders and Children Below 6) 0

    The applicable VFS service fee 361,000 VND is collected mandatorily for per application; it is as per the current exchange rate and subject to change.


    For applicants’ convenience, VFS provides additional services to support applicants in the process of their visa application with VFS. Please “click here”

    VFS Global service charges and other additional fees are to be paid by cash or credit/debit card and paid only in VND at VFS center.

    All fees are non-refundable.

    Important Note:

    • From the 01 July 2019, all applicants who require short term visas to Denmark must fill in their visa application and pay the visa fee online using ApplyVisa.um.dk. After you have applied and paid the visa fee online, you must print and sign the cover letter from ApplyVisa and hand in supporting documents and supply biometrics at The Denmark Visa Application Centre.

  • Documents Required

    Important Noted: All documents must be in one-side A4 paper and NO staples, pins

    • Complete the online Schengen visa application form, pay the visa fee by credit/debit card via https://Applyvisa.um.dk. After making the payment on Applyvisa the applicant will receive a cover letter to their email, who is to be printed, signed and handed in to VFS together with the rest of the application documents. It is strongly recommended to complete the form using the online portal instead of the paper format.
    • One copy of passport or official travel document. The passport must be issued within the last 10 years with a validity that exceeds the end of your intended stay by at least three months. The passport must have at least 2 blank pages to affix the visa. Copy of previous visas (Schengen, US, UK, Canada, or Australia) is also requested to submit.
    • One accurate & recent passport photo. The size must be 35x45mm, and the size of the head from top to chin between 30-36mm. Photos that don't comply with these criteria will be refused.
    • Documents in relation to the onward journey to the final destination after the intended airport transit.
    • Information enabling an assessment of the applicant’s intention not to enter the territory of the Member States.

    • Travel medical insurance covering the entire period of intended stay, valid for all Schengen States and covering any expenses which might arise in connection with repatriation for medical reasons, urgency medical attention, emergency hospital treatment or death during your stay (minimum coverage EUR 30 000).

      If the applicant is a minor accompanying parents:

      • If the minor travels with parent only, written consent of the other parent or guardian, except in cases of a parent having the care or custody alone*.
      • Birth certificate of the applicant*.
      • Copies of the ID cards of the parents*.

    Note: Official documents marked with * must be recent (maximum 3 months old) and legalized by the competent local authority and must be translated (translation legalized) in an office language of the Embassy or Consulate where the application is lodged or in another language accepted by the Embassy or Consulate.

  • Photo Specifications

    Size of photograph for visa applications

    After the instalment of a new system for scanning biometrics, including photographs for visa application, it is now possible to lodge a photograph of size 35 x 45 mm. Length of the head should not exceed 30 to 36 mm in length from chin to top of hair.

    The photograph must still be in color with bright background.

    Danish Visa Application Centre has been instructed by Danish mission to inform applicants that the visaapplication is not acceptable if the photograph does not comply with the above format.

    Applicants may therefore obtain a new photograph that meets all requirements before The Danish Visa Application Centre can receive the application.

    For further information see the print on the information board at The Danish Visa Application Centre or visit website https://politi.dk/pas/krav-til-pas-og-koerekortfoto

  • Processing Time

    Applications shall be decided on within 15 calendar days of the date of the receiving of an (admissible) application at the Danish embassy. That period may be extended up to a maximum of 30 calendar days e.g. if the application is submitted to the Danish immigration service. Exceptionally, when additional documentation is needed in specific cases, the period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 days. - Visa Code Art. 23

    Citizens of certain countries or categories of certain citizens are subject to prior consultation in one or more Schengen countries before a visa may be issued. The processing time in these cases will usually be 10-12 days as a minimum.

    See list of these nationalities and categories of persons in annex 16 to the Visa code Handbook:  Annex 16, English version.

  • Download Forms

    Online Visa Application Form. Please click here.

    Instructions to complete an Online Form. Please click here.

    Important information:

    • From 1st of June 2019 applicants, who has made an appointment with VFS to submit their visa application to Denmark, Lithuania or Iceland should fill in the application form and pay the visa fee by credit/debit card via Applyvisa.um.dk. After making the payment on Applyvisa the applicant will receive a cover letter to their email, who is to be printed, signed and handed in to VFS together with the rest of the application documents.
    • Applyvisa.um.dk will, according to the plan, have completely replaced the current manual hard copy application forms and the current Visa Self Service portal (visaselfservice.um.dk) by 1st of July 2019.
    • The visaselfservice website, and the manual application forms, will in some cases still be accepted for a transition period between 1st of June and 1st of July 2019 after which, the Visaselfservice will be disabled and the manual application forms no longer accepted. Applicants is then required to solely use Applyvisa.um.dk to complete the visa form and pay the visa fee online though Applyvisa.um.dk.