Visa Information

Overview

It is possible to get a visa in connection with a business visit in Denmark.

You can be issued a visa in connection with a business visit if there is an actual commercial relationship between your own company/organisation and the company/organisation in Denmark which you wish to visit.

The relationship with the company/organisation in Denmark must have been established prior to your entering Denmark, and the purpose of your visit must be related to your line of business in your country of origin.

The Danish embassy in Vietnam has launched the Red Carpet Program. The Red Carpet Program [RCP] aims to facilitate more simple procedures for obtaining Danish Schengen visas for applicants who regularly travel to Denmark for business purposes.

Visa Fees

The applicable VFS service fee 13 EUR (359,000 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.

Documents Required for Red Carpet program

Please contact us for required documents.

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/en

Processing Time

The Danish Embassy has 15 days to make a decision on your visa application from the date the Mission receives your passport, application, and biometrics.

Download Forms

Online Visa Application Form. Please click here.

Instructions to complete an Online Form. Please click here.

Invitation form VU1 for business - 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.

Overview

It is possible to obtain a visa to visit family in Denmark.

Visa Fees

The applicable VFS service fee 13 EUR (386,000 VND) is collected mandatorily for per application; it is as per the current exchange rate and subject to change.

Mandatory courier fee 5 EUR (149,000 VND) is applicable for applications submitted in Ho chi minh city from 18th September 2023.

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/en

Processing Time

The Danish Embassy has 15 days to make a decision on your visa application from the date the Mission receives your passport, application, and biometrics.

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.

Overview

It is possible to get a visa if you want to receive a specific medical treatment in the destination country.

Visa Fees

The applicable VFS service fee 13 EUR (386,000 VND) is collected mandatorily for per application; it is as per the current exchange rate and subject to change.

Mandatory courier fee 5 EUR (149,000 VND) is applicable for applications submitted in Ho chi minh city from 18th September 2023.

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/en

Processing Time

The Danish Embassy has 15 days to make a decision on your visa application from the date the Mission receives your passport, application, and biometrics.

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.

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

The applicable VFS service fee 13 EUR (386,000 VND) is collected mandatorily for per application; it is as per the current exchange rate and subject to change.

Mandatory courier fee 5 EUR (149,000 VND) is applicable for applications submitted in Ho chi minh city from 18th September 2023.

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/en

Processing Time

The Danish Embassy has 15 days to make a decision on your visa application from the date the Mission receives your passport, application, and biometrics.

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.

Overview

The applicant can apply for visa for journeys undertaken for political, scientific, cultural, sports or religious events or other reasons.

Visa Fees

The applicable VFS service fee 13 EUR (386,000 VND) is collected mandatorily for per application; it is as per the current exchange rate and subject to change.

Mandatory courier fee 5 EUR (149,000 VND) is applicable for applications submitted in Ho chi minh city from 18th September 2023.

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/en

Processing Time

The Danish Embassy has 15 days to make a decision on your visa application from the date the Mission receives your passport, application, and biometrics.

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.

Overview

It is possible to get a visa with the purpose of study or other types of training (maximum 90 Days of stay).

Visa Fees

The applicable VFS service fee 13 EUR (386,000 VND) is collected mandatorily for per application; it is as per the current exchange rate and subject to change.

Mandatory courier fee 5 EUR (149,000 VND) is applicable for applications submitted in Ho chi minh city from 18th September 2023.

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/en

Processing Time

The Danish Embassy has 15 days to make a decision on your visa application from the date the Mission receives your passport, application, and biometrics.

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.

Overview

It is possible to get a visa for tourism purpose to Denmark.

Visa Fees

The applicable VFS service fee 13 EUR (386,000 VND) is collected mandatorily for per application; it is as per the current exchange rate and subject to change.

Mandatory courier fee 5 EUR (149,000 VND) is applicable for applications submitted in Ho chi minh city from 18th September 2023.

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/en

Processing Time

The Danish Embassy has 15 days to make a decision on your visa application from the date the Mission receives your passport, application, and biometrics.

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.

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

The applicable VFS service fee 13 EUR (386,000 VND) is collected mandatorily for per application; it is as per the current exchange rate and subject to change.

Mandatory courier fee 5 EUR (149,000 VND) is applicable for applications submitted in Ho chi minh city from 18th September 2023.

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/en

Processing Time

The Danish Embassy has 15 days to make a decision on your visa application from the date the Mission receives your passport, application, and biometrics.

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.

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

The applicable VFS service fee 13 EUR (386,000 VND) is collected mandatorily for per application; it is as per the current exchange rate and subject to change.

Mandatory courier fee 5 EUR (149,000 VND) is applicable for applications submitted in Ho chi minh city from 18th September 2023.

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/en

Processing Time

The Danish Embassy has 15 days to make a decision on your visa application from the date the Mission receives your passport, application, and biometrics.

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.

Overview

Applications for residence and work permits to Denmark can be lodged at the Danish Visa Application Centers in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

Please click here for detailed information.

More information can also be found at the website of the Danish embassy in Hanoi.

After lodging the application at the Danish Visa Application Center, au pair applicants and some student applicants will be requested to go for an interview at the Danish Economic and Commercial Office in Ho Chi Minh City or at the Embassy of Denmark in Hanoi:

Embassy of Denmark

7th Floor, BIDV Tower, 194 Tran Quang Khai Street, Hanoi

Tel: +84 (4) 3823 1888

E-mail: hanamb@um.dk

Danish Economic and Commercial Office 
No. 505, Centec Tower, 72-74 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai , Ho Chi Minh City
Tel. +84 (8) 3821 9373
E-mail: hanamb@um.dk

Interviews will be conducted same day if possible or soonest thereafter.

ICELANDIC D VISAS

Starting from January 6, 2021 - applicants who have been granted a residence and work permit to Iceland must submit their passports to the Visa Application Centres (VFS) in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City for the visa issuance.

Before coming to VFS for submission, you will need to:

1. All Applicants are requested to submit the visa fees directly in the embassy account. VFS will accept only service charge and other charges pertaining to value added services (inclusive of all taxes).
2. Applicants contact VFS for the visa fee pay slip.
3. Bring the approval letter from the Icelandic Directorate of Immigration.
4. Original passport and one extra copy of the data page of the current passport.

Visa Fees

The applicable VFS service fee 13 EUR (386,000 VND) is collected mandatorily for per application; it is as per the current exchange rate and subject to change.

Mandatory courier fee 5 EUR (149,000 VND) is applicable for applications submitted in Ho chi minh city from 18th September 2023.

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/en

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.

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

The applicable VFS service fee 13 EUR (359,000 VND) is collected mandatorily for per application; it is as per the current exchange rate and subject to change.

Mandatory courier fee 5 EUR (138,000 VND) is applicable for applications submitted in Hochiminh city from 18th September 2023.

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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Documents in relation to the onward journey to the final destination after the intended airport transit.
5. Information enabling an assessment of the applicant’s intention not to enter the territory of the Member States.

6. 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/en

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.