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 190-day period in the Schengen region.
Business
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Overview
You should apply for a business visa if you are travelling to Denmark for business purposes.
A visa allows you to stay a maximum of 90 days in any 190-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.
Current processing time for visa application is 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 45 days.
If you company or organization is enrolled in the Red Carpet Program, you will be offered a visa fast track service 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 at the Danish Consulate General in New York.
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
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Visa The fee is non-refundable
VISA EUR Schengen Visa Fee 90 Schengen Visa Children’s Fee (6-11 years old) 40 Visa-facilitation agreement: Citizens of, Albania, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Moldavia and Ukraine 35 Children Below 6 years of age Free/Gratis VFS Service Fee 23 ($26.00) - All fees can be paid by Credit/Debit card only.
- Please note that applicants applying at any visa application center other than New York and choose to pick up their passport would need to pay a mandatory courier fee of Euro 7 (8 USD). This fee includes one-way courier charges pertaining to the transfer of visa applications from New York back to regional VFS Visa Application Centers across the United Staes of America.
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Documents Required
Gather your documents
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.
Basis of Stay in the US
Original documents will be returned after your appointment. High resolution Color copies of the original must be included.
PARTIALLY SUSPENDED. Visa Facilitation Agreement between Denmark and the Russian Federation. Visa mandatory Applicant category, and VFA Article Mandatory documents Fee Paid via Apply Visa How to pay the remaining fee YES VFA article 4(1), point a: Members of the Russian Federation's official delegations who, following an official invitation addressed to the Russian Federation, are to participate in official meetings, consultations, negotiations or exchange programmes, as well as in events held in the territory of Denmark by intergovernmental organisations.
NO MULTIPLE ENTRY visas can be issued to applicants mentioned in VFA article 4(1) point a. Provision article 5(1) point a is suspended.All documents must be handed in - no exceptions from mandatory documents 90 Euros 0 Euros (because no fee is charged when Official Passport) Pay 90 euro in cash to VFS - Visa Application Center YES VFA article 4(1) point b: Business people and representatives of business organisations. NO MULTIPLE ENTRY visas can be issued to applicants mentioned in article 4(1) point b. Provision article 5(2) point b is suspended. All documents must be handed in - no exceptions from mandatory documents 90 Euros 35 Euro Pay 45 euro in cash to VFS - Visa Application Center YES VFA article 5(1) point a: Members of the Russian Federation's national and regional Governments and Parliaments, the Russian Federation Constitutional Court and the Russian Federation's Supreme Court. NO MULTIPLE ENTRY VISAS can be issued to this group. All documents must be handed in - no exceptions from mandatory documents 90 Euros 0 Euro if Official Passport, 35 Euro if Normal Passport Pay 45 or 90 euro in cash to VFS - Visa Application Center YES Article 11(1) is suspended. Holders of valid Russian DIPLOMATIC passports can NOT enter, leave or transit through Denmark (Schengen) without visas. Rules in the Visa Code should be followed re. VC article 24. Such passports are specifically issued to be used with an official duty purpose. Documentation must consist of application form, Note Verbal and if invited to attend an event in Denmark, a copy of the invitation should be handed in as well. Biometrics should be obtained. Please note, that no TMI is needed and no fee to the representation should be paid. If VFS is used the applicant must pay the fee to VFS. 0,00. No fee to be paid to the representation/ApplyVisa. But fee should be paid to VFS if used by the applicant. 0 Euros (because no fee is charged when Diplomatic Passport) 0 INFO The provisions mentioned in the VFA, article 7 (length of procedures for processing visa applications) as regards categories of citizens and persons referred to in article 4(1) points (a) and (b), article 6(3) points (b) and c and article 11. are suspended. It means that the regular rules mentioned in the Visa Code should be followed regarding processing and decision on the application (15 calendar days but can be extended up to 45 days). -
Photo Specifications
The photographs must meet the following 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 - 90 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 time for Visa Applications:
Current processing time for a visa application is 15 calendar days. However, please note that processing times depend on case volume.
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:
- It can take up to 14 days to obtain an appointment with VFS Global for submitting your application.
- Case processing does not begin until the application arrives at the Danish Consulate General in New York. Hence, your application is not launched when you apply online, or when you have your appointment with VFS Global. The shipping of your documents to and from the Danish Consulate General in New York adds 1-2 days to the processing time.
- An application lodged less than 30-45 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 to 50 or more days 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 Danish 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.
For more information: Please click here
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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‘’.
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.
Tourist
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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 190-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.
Current processing time for visa application is 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 45 days.
Applicants might also be asked to appear for an interview at the Danish Consulate General in New York.
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
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Visa The fee is non-refundable
VISA EUR Schengen Visa Fee 90 Schengen Visa Children’s Fee (6-11 years old) 40 Visa – facilitation agreement : Citizens of Albania, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Moldavia and Ukraine 35 Children Below 6 years of age Free/Gratis VFS Service Fee 23 ($26.00) - All fees can be paid by Credit/Debit card only.
- Please note that applicants applying at any visa application center other than New York and choose to pick up their passport would need to pay a mandatory courier fee of Euro 7 (8 USD). This fee includes one-way courier charges pertaining to the transfer of visa applications from New York back to regional VFS Visa Application Centers across the United Staes of America.
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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.
Basis of Stay in the US
Original documents will be returned after your appointment. High resolution Color copies of the original must be included.
PARTIALLY SUSPENDED. Visa Facilitation Agreement between Denmark and the Russian Federation. Visa mandatory Applicant category, and VFA Article Mandatory documents Fee Paid via Apply Visa How to pay the remaining fee YES VFA article 4(1), point a: Members of the Russian Federation's official delegations who, following an official invitation addressed to the Russian Federation, are to participate in official meetings, consultations, negotiations or exchange programmes, as well as in events held in the territory of Denmark by intergovernmental organisations.
NO MULTIPLE ENTRY visas can be issued to applicants mentioned in VFA article 4(1) point a. Provision article 5(1) point a is suspended.All documents must be handed in - no exceptions from mandatory documents 90 Euros 0 Euros (because no fee is charged when Official Passport) Pay 90 euro in cash to VFS - Visa Application Center YES VFA article 4(1) point b: Business people and representatives of business organisations. NO MULTIPLE ENTRY visas can be issued to applicants mentioned in article 4(1) point b. Provision article 5(2) point b is suspended. All documents must be handed in - no exceptions from mandatory documents 90 Euros 35 Euro Pay 45 euro in cash to VFS - Visa Application Center YES VFA article 5(1) point a: Members of the Russian Federation's national and regional Governments and Parliaments, the Russian Federation Constitutional Court and the Russian Federation's Supreme Court. NO MULTIPLE ENTRY VISAS can be issued to this group. All documents must be handed in - no exceptions from mandatory documents 90 Euros 0 Euro if Official Passport, 35 Euro if Normal Passport Pay 45 or 90 euro in cash to VFS - Visa Application Center YES Article 11(1) is suspended. Holders of valid Russian DIPLOMATIC passports can NOT enter, leave or transit through Denmark (Schengen) without visas. Rules in the Visa Code should be followed re. VC article 24. Such passports are specifically issued to be used with an official duty purpose. Documentation must consist of application form, Note Verbal and if invited to attend an event in Denmark, a copy of the invitation should be handed in as well. Biometrics should be obtained. Please note, that no TMI is needed and no fee to the representation should be paid. If VFS is used the applicant must pay the fee to VFS. 0,00. No fee to be paid to the representation/ApplyVisa. But fee should be paid to VFS if used by the applicant. 0 Euros (because no fee is charged when Diplomatic Passport) 0 INFO The provisions mentioned in the VFA, article 7 (length of procedures for processing visa applications) as regards categories of citizens and persons referred to in article 4(1) points (a) and (b), article 6(3) points (b) and c and article 11. are suspended. It means that the regular rules mentioned in the Visa Code should be followed regarding processing and decision on the application (15 calendar days but can be extended up to 45 days). -
Photo Specifications
The photographs must meet the following 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 - 90 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 time for Visa Applications:
Current processing time for a visa application is 15 calendar days. However, please note that processing times depend on case volume.
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:
- It can take up to 14 days to obtain an appointment with VFS Global for submitting your application.
- Case processing does not begin until the application arrives at the Danish Consulate General in New York. Hence, your application is not launched when you apply online, or when you have your appointment with VFS Global. The shipping of your documents to and from the Danish Consulate General in New York adds 1-2 days to the processing time.
- An application lodged less than 30-45 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 to 50 or more days 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 Danish 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.
For more information: Please click here
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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‘’.
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
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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 190-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.
Current processing time for visa application is 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 45 days.
Applicants might also be asked to appear for an interview at the Danish Consulate General in New York.
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
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Visa The fee is non-refundable
VISA EUR Schengen Visa Fee 90 Schengen Visa Children’s Fee (6-11 years old) 40 Visa – facilitation agreement : Citizens of Albania, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Moldavia and Ukraine 35 Children Below 6 years of age Free/Gratis VFS Service Fee 23 ($26.00) - All fees can be paid by Credit/Debit card only.
- Please note that applicants applying at any visa application center other than New York and choose to pick up their passport would need to pay a mandatory courier fee of Euro 7 (8 USD). This fee includes one-way courier charges pertaining to the transfer of visa applications from New York back to regional VFS Visa Application Centers across the United Staes of America.
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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.
Basis of Stay in the US
Original documents will be returned after your appointment. High resolution Color copies of the original must be included.
PARTIALLY SUSPENDED. Visa Facilitation Agreement between Denmark and the Russian Federation. Visa mandatory Applicant category, and VFA Article Mandatory documents Fee Paid via Apply Visa How to pay the remaining fee YES VFA article 4(1), point a: Members of the Russian Federation's official delegations who, following an official invitation addressed to the Russian Federation, are to participate in official meetings, consultations, negotiations or exchange programmes, as well as in events held in the territory of Denmark by intergovernmental organisations.
NO MULTIPLE ENTRY visas can be issued to applicants mentioned in VFA article 4(1) point a. Provision article 5(1) point a is suspended.All documents must be handed in - no exceptions from mandatory documents 90 Euros 0 Euros (because no fee is charged when Official Passport) Pay 90 euro in cash to VFS - Visa Application Center YES VFA article 4(1) point b: Business people and representatives of business organisations. NO MULTIPLE ENTRY visas can be issued to applicants mentioned in article 4(1) point b. Provision article 5(2) point b is suspended. All documents must be handed in - no exceptions from mandatory documents 90 Euros 35 Euro Pay 45 euro in cash to VFS - Visa Application Center YES VFA article 5(1) point a: Members of the Russian Federation's national and regional Governments and Parliaments, the Russian Federation Constitutional Court and the Russian Federation's Supreme Court. NO MULTIPLE ENTRY VISAS can be issued to this group. All documents must be handed in - no exceptions from mandatory documents 90 Euros 0 Euro if Official Passport, 35 Euro if Normal Passport Pay 45 or 90 euro in cash to VFS - Visa Application Center YES Article 11(1) is suspended. Holders of valid Russian DIPLOMATIC passports can NOT enter, leave or transit through Denmark (Schengen) without visas. Rules in the Visa Code should be followed re. VC article 24. Such passports are specifically issued to be used with an official duty purpose. Documentation must consist of application form, Note Verbal and if invited to attend an event in Denmark, a copy of the invitation should be handed in as well. Biometrics should be obtained. Please note, that no TMI is needed and no fee to the representation should be paid. If VFS is used the applicant must pay the fee to VFS. 0,00. No fee to be paid to the representation/ApplyVisa. But fee should be paid to VFS if used by the applicant. 0 Euros (because no fee is charged when Diplomatic Passport) 0 INFO The provisions mentioned in the VFA, article 7 (length of procedures for processing visa applications) as regards categories of citizens and persons referred to in article 4(1) points (a) and (b), article 6(3) points (b) and c and article 11. are suspended. It means that the regular rules mentioned in the Visa Code should be followed regarding processing and decision on the application (15 calendar days but can be extended up to 45 days). -
Photo Specifications
The photographs must meet the following 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 - 90 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 time for Visa Applications:
Current processing time for a visa application is 15 calendar days. However, please note that processing times depend on case volume.
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:
- It can take up to 14 days to obtain an appointment with VFS Global for submitting your application.
- Case processing does not begin until the application arrives at the Danish Consulate General in New York. Hence, your application is not launched when you apply online, or when you have your appointment with VFS Global. The shipping of your documents to and from the Danish Consulate General in New York adds 1-2 days to the processing time.
- An application lodged less than 30-45 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 to 50 or more days 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 Danish 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.
For more information: Please click here
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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‘’.
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 and Work Permit
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 side-line employment.
For information of residence and work permits including application form, please visit
Residence and Work Permit
Overview
Residence and/or work permits must be obtained before entering Denmark.
Where to apply:
All applications will be handled by the Danish Consulate General in New York. 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.
Checklist for submission of residence - and work permit
Checklist for family reunification children permit
Checklist for family reunification Spouse permit
Checklist for family reunification Other Family Members permit
Checklists where only biometrics recording is required:
Checklist for online submission of the residence- and work permit
Checklist for online submission of student permit
Checklist for e-mail or third party submission of the residence- and work permit
Information about residence and work schemes in Denmark can be found here.
Residence Permit Payment Guidance
Follow the steps below to complete all payments required when submitting a Residence Permit Application. Please note 3 payments are required as stated on the checklist.
Step 1: Make payment on www.newtodenmark.dk to the Danish Immigration Service/the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI), once payment is complete you will receive a case order ID receipt number. Please note this payment can only be collected online. VFS can offer you to use their kiosk computer to make the payment but they are not authorized to collect this fee on behalf of the government.
Step 2: Make payment on https://dys.um.dk/permit/ to the Consulate General in New York, once payment is completed you will receive a payment receipt. Please note this payment can only be collected online. VFS can offer you to use their kiosk computer to make the payment but they are not authorized to collect this fee on behalf of the government.
Step 3: Make payment online for VFS Service when scheduling your appointment with VFS or in person at one of our visa application centers at the time of your submission.
- A VFS Service fee of EUR 23 ($26.00) is applicable.
- The fee is non-refundable
- All fees can be paid by Credit/Debit card only
- Please note that applicants applying at any visa application center other than New York and choose to pick up their passport would need to pay a mandatory courier fee of Euro 7 (8 USD). This fee includes one-way courier charges pertaining to the transfer of visa applications from New York back to regional VFS Visa Application Centers across the United Staes of America.
Please take note the Consulate General will not proceed with processing your application until all payments are received. It is strongly encouraged for you to attend your appointment with a copy of your payment receipts to avoid delays.
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.
Family Reunification
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
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 Citizen under the EU law
Where to apply:All applications will be handled by the Danish Consulate General in New York. 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 and FA7
Application packet SG1
Residence Permit Payment Guidance
Follow the steps below to complete all payments required when submitting a Residence Permit Application. Please note 3 payments are required as stated on the checklist.
Step 1: Make payment on www.newtodenmark.dk to the Danish Immigration Service/the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI), once payment is complete you will receive a case order ID receipt number. Please note this payment can only be collected online. VFS can offer you to use their kiosk computer to make the payment but they are not authorized to collect this fee on behalf of the government.
Step 2: Make payment on https://dys.um.dk/permit/ to the Consulate General in New York, once payment is completed you will receive a payment receipt. Please note this payment can only be collected online. VFS can offer you to use their kiosk computer to make the payment but they are not authorized to collect this fee on behalf of the government.
Step 3: Make payment online for VFS Service when scheduling your appointment with VFS or in person at one of our visa application centers at the time of your submission.
- A VFS Service fee of EUR 23 ($26.00) is applicable.
- The fee is non-refundable
- All fees can be paid by Credit/Debit card only
- Please note that applicants applying at any visa application center other than New York and choose to pick up their passport would need to pay a mandatory courier fee of Euro 7 (8 USD). This fee includes one-way courier charges pertaining to the transfer of visa applications from New York back to regional VFS Visa Application Centers across the United Staes of America.
Please take note the Consulate General will not proceed with processing your application until all payments are received. It is strongly encouraged for you to attend your appointment with a copy of your payment receipts to avoid delays.
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/.
Student Permit
Overview
If you wish to apply for a residence permit as a student, both you and the educational institution in Denmark must supply information for the processing of your application.
Where to apply:
All applications will be handled by the Danish Consulate General in New York.
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.
Residence Permit Payment Guidance
Follow the steps below to complete all payments required when submitting a Residence Permit Application. Please note 3 payments are required as stated on the checklist.
Step 1: Make payment on www.newtodenmark.dk to the Danish Immigration Service/the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI), once payment is complete you will receive a case order ID receipt number. Please note this payment can only be collected online. VFS can offer you to use their kiosk computer to make the payment but they are not authorized to collect this fee on behalf of the government.
Step 2: Make payment on https://dys.um.dk/permit/ to the Consulate General in New York, once payment is completed you will receive a payment receipt. Please note this payment can only be collected online. VFS can offer you to use their kiosk computer to make the payment but they are not authorized to collect this fee on behalf of the government.
Step 3: Make payment online for VFS Service when scheduling your appointment with VFS or in person at one of our visa application centers at the time of your submission.
- A VFS Service fee of EUR 23 ($26.00) is applicable.
- The fee is non-refundable
- All fees can be paid by Credit/Debit card only
- Please note that applicants applying at any visa application center other than New York and choose to pick up their passport would need to pay a mandatory courier fee of Euro 7 (8 USD). This fee includes one-way courier charges pertaining to the transfer of visa applications from New York back to regional VFS Visa Application Centers across the United Staes of America
Please take note the Consulate General will not proceed with processing your application until all payments are received. It is strongly encouraged for you to attend your appointment with a copy of your payment receipts to avoid delays.
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.
Re-entry permit
Overview
If you have lost your residence card or passport with a re-entry permit during your stay outside Denmark or if you need a re-entry permit for other reasons, you must follow below steps.
Visit also this website for more information regarding re-entry permits.
Where to apply:
All applications will be handled by the Danish Consulate General in New York.
What to submit:
Checklist for submission of Re-entry 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.
Residence Permit Payment Guidance
Follow the steps below to complete all payments required when submitting a Residence Permit Application. Please note 2 payments are required as stated on the checklist.
Step 1: Make payment on https://dys.um.dk/permit/ to the Consulate General in New York, once payment is completed you will receive a payment receipt. Please note this payment can only be collected online. VFS can offer you to use their kiosk computer to make the payment but they are not authorized to collect this fee on behalf of the government.
Step 2: Make payment online for VFS Service when scheduling your appointment with VFS or in person at one of our visa application centers at the time of your submission.
- A VFS Service fee of EUR 23 ($26.00) is applicable.
- The fee is non-refundable
- All fees can be paid by Credit/Debit card only
- Please note that applicants applying at any visa application center other than New York and choose to pick up their passport would need to pay a mandatory courier fee of Euro 7 (8 USD). This fee includes one-way courier charges pertaining to the transfer of visa applications from New York back to regional VFS Visa Application Centers across the United Staes of America.
Please take note the Consulate General will not proceed with processing your application until all payments are received. It is strongly encouraged for you to attend your appointment with a copy of your payment receipts to avoid delays.
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.
Parents of a Danish Child (AO1)
Overview
You can only be granted a residence permit because you have a child under the age of 18 who is a Danish citizen if there is a relationship of strong dependency between the two of you. So much so that the child will be forced to leave the EU, if you are refused residency in the county.
It is the child’s best interest that is taken into consideration when determining whether you can be granted a residence permit.
Visit also this website for more information regarding Residence Permit for Parents of a Danish Child
Where to apply:
All applications will be handled by the Danish Consulate General in New York.
What to submit:
Checklist for Parent to a Danish Child (AO1)
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.
Residence Permit Payment Guidance
Follow the steps below to complete all payments required when submitting a Residence Permit Application. Please note 2 payments are required as stated on the checklist.
Step 1: Make payment on https://dys.um.dk/permit/ to the Consulate General in New York, once payment is completed you will receive a payment receipt. Please note this payment can only be collected online. VFS can offer you to use their kiosk computer to make the payment but they are not authorized to collect this fee on behalf of the government.
Step 2: Make payment online for VFS Service when scheduling your appointment with VFS or in person at one of our visa application centers at the time of your submission.
- A VFS Service fee of EUR 23 ($26.00) is applicable.
- The fee is non-refundable
- All fees can be paid by Credit/Debit card only
- Please note that applicants applying at any visa application center other than New York and choose to pick up their passport would need to pay a mandatory courier fee of Euro 7 (8 USD). This fee includes one-way courier charges pertaining to the transfer of visa applications from New York back to regional VFS Visa Application Centers across the United Staes of America.
Please take note the Consulate General will not proceed with processing your application until all payments are received. It is strongly encouraged for you to attend your appointment with a copy of your payment receipts to avoid delays.
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.