Visa Information

Overview

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.

Click Do I need a visa?

Click here for General Information on Schengen Short-Term Visas

IMPORTANT NOTE – All applicants are requested to bring color photocopies of all passport pages (Please do not bring copies of blank pages) and all supporting documents in a standard single format (A4)

Visa Fees

Visa Fees applicable for Schengen visas types are listed in the table below:

Please Note: There is a mandatory courier charge to Kenya of Euro 3 (7,700 TZS) per application.

• From the 01 July 2019, you must fill in your visa application and pay the visa application fee online using ApplyVisa.um.dk
• The applicable VFS service fee in Tanzanian Shillings is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice. The fee is non-refundable.
• VFS service fee must be paid in cash at I&M Bank at Maktaba Square Business Park after completion of documents checks by the VFS Counter Staff. All VFS fee deposits are to be made only in cash. Please do not effect bank transfers.
• Deposit slip for payment must be presented, when applying for visa at VFS.
• Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost. Please see more detail from Additional Services tab.

Documents Required

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

Note:

• Kindly make sure that your application contains sufficient, correct and adequate information. All information must be correct and reflect your planned trip.
• In case any document is missing on submission date, additional documents can be submitted only by applicants themselves at VFS within 5 business days.
• Applicant can be asked for additional documents or may be called for an interview if deemed necessary by the Embassy.

Photo Specifications

Note: The photographs submitted must meet with these specifications.

Please provide one recent photographs (not more than 3 months old) of yourself. The photographs should be in colour and:

• Taken against a light background (white or off-white) so that features are distinguishable and contrast against the background.
• Clear share quality and with the face in focus.
• Printed on normal photographic paper (camera print).
• Full face, non-smiling [without sunglasses, a hat/cap or other head covering, unless the applicant wears such items because of their religious belief or ethnic background].
• Please don’t staple or glue the Photograph on the Visa Application Form.

Note: Please follow these instructions carefully. If photographs presented do not meet these requirements your application will be considered incomplete. Our Photo booth strictly adheres to the specifications required for your photograph.

Please click here to get more Information on processing of your fingerprints and photograph for the use of identification and verification of identity within the immigration area.

Processing Time

According to the common Visa Code signed by the Schengen member states, the processing time for an admissible visa application must not exceed 15 calendar days. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days in cases where additional documentation or scrutiny is needed. A visa can have one, two or multiple entries depending if you need to travel outside the Schengen area and back again during your visit. If you apply for two or several entries, this must be justified. For more information on processing time please follow below link

Click here

Download Forms

When applying for a Schengen visa you must fill in a Schengen visa application form and ask your Danish reference to fill in a VU1 orVU2 or VU3 form, which can be downloaded at the bottom of the page.

Online visa application

It is possible to apply for a visa for Denmark or Iceland at the Danish Embassy in Nairobi online. The purpose of travel must be business, tourism, visiting friends or family, official, medical reasons or transit. The length of stay must not exceed 90 days in any six months period.

Travelling to Greenland or the Faroe Islands

please do the following:

• When filling out the application on this website choose Denmark as your main destination
• When you hand in the cover letter to the VFS Denmark Visa Application Centre, please inform the VFS staff about your main destination being Greenland or the Faroe Islands

How to apply online

When you fill out the Schengen visa application form online, data are transferred directly to the Danish Embassy in Nairobi. Therefore you do not have to hand in a visa application in paper. However, you must hand in a signed cover letter. The cover letter can be printed from the website when the application is finished.

You can apply online by opening the following

APPLYVISA:

"NEW ONLINE VISA APPLICATION: From the 01 July 2019, you should fill in your visa application and pay the application fee online using https://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 Visa Application Centre”

ONLINE PAYMENT OF R/W FEE (new link!):

“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 to know how to fill the application form online.

Invitation

When applying for a visa, you must in all cases present an invitation from the person or company in Denmark who is inviting you. There are more types of invitation forms e.g. VU1 for business trips, VU2 for visits to family and friends, VU3 for cultural events, courses, sports events etc.

Invitation form for business visa applications (VU1)

Invitation form to be completed by the host company in Denmark and submitted by the applicant together with the visa application. Note: When the invitation is submitted together with the visa application it will normally not be necessary to obtain further information from the host company, which will shorten the processing time.

Click here for the VU1 visa invitation form (English).

Invitation form for all other visa applications (VU2)

Invitation form to be completed by the host in Denmark and submitted by the applicant together with the visa application. Note: When the invitation is submitted together with the visa application it will normally not be necessary to obtain further information from the host, which will shorten the processing time.

Click here for the VU2 visa invitation form (English).

Invitation form for cultural events, courses, sports events etc (VU3)

Invitation form to be completed by the host in Denmark and submitted by the applicant together with the visa application. Note: When the invitation is submitted together with the visa application it will normally not be necessary to obtain further information from the host, which will shorten the processing time.

Click here for the VU3 visa invitation form (English).

Overview

If you wish to visit Denmark for Business / Conference, please check the documents required page.

Visa Fees

Visa Fees applicable for Schengen visas types are listed in the table below:

Please Note: There is a mandatory courier charge to Kenya of Euro 3 (7,700 TZS) per application.

• From the 01 July 2019, you must fill in your visa application and pay the visa application fee online using ApplyVisa.um.dk
• The applicable VFS service fee in Tanzanian Shillings is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice. The fee is non-refundable.
• VFS service fee must be paid in cash at I&M Bank at Maktaba Square Business Park after completion of documents checks by the VFS Counter Staff. All VFS fee deposits are to be made only in cash. Please do not effect bank transfers.
• Deposit slip for payment must be presented, when applying for visa at VFS.
• Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost. Please see more detail from Additional Services tab.

Documents Required

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

Note:

• Kindly make sure that your application contains sufficient, correct and adequate information. All information must be correct and reflect your planned trip.
• In case any document is missing on submission date, additional documents can be submitted only by applicants themselves at VFS within 5 business days.
• 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 visa application 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/en

Processing Time

According to the common Visa Code signed by the Schengen member states, the processing time for an admissible visa application must not exceed 15 calendar days. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days in cases where additional documentation or scrutiny is needed. A visa can have one, two or multiple entries depending if you need to travel outside the Schengen area and back again during your visit. If you apply for two or several entries, this must be justified.

Download Forms

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 ‘’.

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 documentsand 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.

Overview

If you wish to travel to Denmark to participate in a cultural or sport event please click the documents required page.

Visa Fees

Visa Fees applicable for Schengen visas types are listed in the table below:

Please Note: There is a mandatory courier charge to Kenya of Euro 3 (7,700 TZS) per application.

• From the 01 July 2019, you must fill in your visa application and pay the visa application fee online using ApplyVisa.um.dk
• The applicable VFS service fee in Tanzanian Shillings is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice. The fee is non-refundable.
• VFS service fee must be paid in cash at I&M Bank at Maktaba Square Business Park after completion of documents checks by the VFS Counter Staff. All VFS fee deposits are to be made only in cash. Please do not effect bank transfers.
• Deposit slip for payment must be presented, when applying for visa at VFS.
• Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost. Please see more detail from Additional Services tab.

Documents Required

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

Note:

• Kindly make sure that your application contains sufficient, correct and adequate information. All information must be correct and reflect your planned trip.
• In case any document is missing on submission date, additional documents can be submitted only by applicants themselves at VFS within 5 business days.
• 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 visa application 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/en

Processing Time

According to the common Visa Code signed by the Schengen member states, the processing time for an admissible visa application must not exceed 15 calendar days. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days in cases where additional documentation or scrutiny is needed. A visa can have one, two or multiple entries depending if you need to travel outside the Schengen area and back again during your visit. If you apply for two or several entries, this must be justified.

Download Forms

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 ‘’.

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.

Overview

If you wish to travel to Denmark to visit family and friends, please click the documents required page.

Visa Fees

Visa Fees applicable for Schengen visas types are listed in the table below:

Please Note: There is a mandatory courier charge to Kenya of Euro 3 (7,700 TZS) per application.

• From the 01 July 2019, you must fill in your visa application and pay the visa application fee online using ApplyVisa.um.dk
• The applicable VFS service fee in Tanzanian Shillings is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice. The fee is non-refundable.
• VFS service fee must be paid in cash at I&M Bank at Maktaba Square Business Park after completion of documents checks by the VFS Counter Staff. All VFS fee deposits are to be made only in cash. Please do not effect bank transfers.
• Deposit slip for payment must be presented, when applying for visa at VFS.
• Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost. Please see more detail from Additional Services tab.

Documents Required

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

Note:

• Kindly make sure that your application contains sufficient, correct and adequate information. All information must be correct and reflect your planned trip.
• In case any document is missing on submission date, additional documents can be submitted only by applicants themselves at VFS within 5 business days.
• 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 visa application 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/en

Processing Time

According to the common Visa Code signed by the Schengen member states, the processing time for an admissible visa application must not exceed 15 calendar days. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days in cases where additional documentation or scrutiny is needed. A visa can have one, two or multiple entries depending if you need to travel outside the Schengen area and back again during your visit. If you apply for two or several entries, this must be justified.

Download Forms

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 ‘’.

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.

Overview

If you wish to travel to Denmark for studies or research, please click the documents required page.

Visa Fees

Visa Fees applicable for Schengen visas types are listed in the table below:

Please Note:There is a mandatory courier charge to Kenya of Euro 3 (7,700 TZS) per application.

• From the 01 July 2019, you must fill in your visa application and pay the visa application fee online using ApplyVisa.um.dk
• The applicable VFS service fee in Tanzanian Shillings is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice. The fee is non-refundable.
• VFS service fee must be paid in cash at I&M Bank at Maktaba Square Business Park after completion of documents checks by the VFS Counter Staff. All VFS fee deposits are to be made only in cash. Please do not effect bank transfers.
• Deposit slip for payment must be presented, when applying for visa at VFS.
• Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost. Please see more detail from Additional Services tab.

Documents Required

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

Note:

• Kindly make sure that your application contains sufficient, correct and adequate information. All information must be correct and reflect your planned trip.
• In case any document is missing on submission date, additional documents can be submitted only by applicants themselves at VFS within 5 business days.
• 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 visa application 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/en

Processing Time

According to the common Visa Code signed by the Schengen member states, the processing time for an admissible visa application must not exceed 15 calendar days. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days in cases where additional documentation or scrutiny is needed. A visa can have one, two or multiple entries depending if you need to travel outside the Schengen area and back again during your visit. If you apply for two or several entries, this must be justified.

Download Forms

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 ‘’.

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.

Overview

If you wish to travel to Denmark for a medical treatment, please click the documents required page.

Visa Fees

Visa Fees applicable for Schengen visas types are listed in the table below:

Please Note: There is a mandatory courier charge to Kenya of Euro 3 (7,700 TZS) per application.

• From the 01 July 2019, you must fill in your visa application and pay the visa application fee online using ApplyVisa.um.dk
• The applicable VFS service fee in Tanzanian Shillings is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice. The fee is non-refundable.
• VFS service fee must be paid in cash at I&M Bank at Maktaba Square Business Park after completion of documents checks by the VFS Counter Staff. All VFS fee deposits are to be made only in cash. Please do not effect bank transfers.
• Deposit slip for payment must be presented, when applying for visa at VFS.
• Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost. Please see more detail from Additional Services tab.

Documents Required

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

Note:

• Kindly make sure that your application contains sufficient, correct and adequate information. All information must be correct and reflect your planned trip.
• In case any document is missing on submission date, additional documents can be submitted only by applicants themselves at VFS within 5 business days.
• 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 visa application 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/en

Processing Time

According to the common Visa Code signed by the Schengen member states, the processing time for an admissible visa application must not exceed 15 calendar days. This period may be extended up to a maximum of 60 calendar days in cases where additional documentation or scrutiny is needed. A visa can have one, two or multiple entries depending if you need to travel outside the Schengen area and back again during your visit. If you apply for two or several entries, this must be justified.

Download Forms

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 ‘’.

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.

Overview

Click on the appropriate purpose of visit to obtain information on Family Reunification and Work Permits to Denmark. For more details you can also visit the Denmark Embassy's website.

Visa Fees

Visa Fees applicable for Schengen visas types are listed in the table below:

Please Note: There is a mandatory courier charge to Kenya of Euro 3 (7,700 TZS) per application.

• From the 01 July 2019, you must fill in your visa application and pay the visa application fee online using ApplyVisa.um.dk
• The applicable VFS service fee in Tanzanian Shillings is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice. The fee is non-refundable.
• VFS service fee must be paid in cash at I&M Bank at Maktaba Square Business Park after completion of documents checks by the VFS Counter Staff. All VFS fee deposits are to be made only in cash. Please do not effect bank transfers.
• Deposit slip for payment must be presented, when applying for visa at VFS.
• Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost. Please see more detail from Additional Services tab.

Documents Required

Please click on the link Resident and Work in Denmark

Please click on the link (Guidelines for a Residence Permit for Family Reunification)

Please click on the link (Guidelines for a Residence Permit – Study)

Please click on the link (Guidelines for Residence Permit – Au Pair)

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 visa application 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/en

Processing Time

Please refer to the Danish Immigration Service homepage to obtain information about the processing time for an application of residence permit.

Download Forms

There are different applications forms dependent on which type of residence permit you apply for. You can see the list of forms on this link and download the relevant form for your application.