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Short Term Visa

Tourist Visit

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

  • Overview

    If you are going to Denmark for tourist and your stay will not exceed 90 days

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Category Visa Fee in EURO VFS SERVICE FEE IN EURO
    Tourist Visit 90 19
    Children (age between 6-11 years old) 45 19

    Please click here to check visa fee

    Note: From the 01 July 2019, you must fill in your visa application and pay the visa application fee online using ApplyVisa.um.dk

    Please Note:

    • The applicable VFS service fee is Euro 19 per application.
    • The service fee is inclusive VAT and is non-refundable.
    • Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost. Please see more detail from Additional Services tab.

    The service fee and additional services at The Visa Application Centre are to be paid only in Euro.

  • Documents Required

    Documents required for a Tourist visit (less than 90 days)

    Click Here for English Version

    Invitation from host in Denmark. The embassy recommends that the host fills in a VU1/VU2 invitation form. This form can be found on https://nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Short-stay-visa/Invitation-of-a-visa-applicant. Invitation ID is sufficient if the host is Danish or lives in Denmark.

  • Photo Specifications

    Size of photograph for visa applications

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

    The photograph must still be in color with bright background.

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

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

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

  • Processing Time

    The average period for processing a Visa application is 15 working days calculated from the date when the application is received at the Embassy. Please note that missing documents may delay the answer of the Embassy.

    Applicants can instantly track the status of their application by clicking on. Track your Application.

  • Download Forms

    Register your visa application online and book an appointment with VFS

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

    Click here to fill in your visa application form

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

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

Business Visit

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

  • Overview

    If you are going to Denmark for Business and your stay will not exceed 90 days

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Category Visa Fee in EURO VFS SERVICE FEE IN EURO
    Business Visit 90 19
    Children (age between 6-11 years old) 45 19

    Please click here to check visa fee

    Note: From the 01 July 2019, you must fill in your visa application and pay the visa application fee online using ApplyVisa.um.dk

    Please Note:

    • The applicable VFS service fee is Euro 19 per application.
    • The service fee is inclusive VAT and is non-refundable.
    • Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost. Please see more detail from Additional Services tab.

    The service fee and additional services at The Visa Application Centre are to be paid only in EURO

  • Documents Required

    Documents required for a Business Visit (less than 90 days)

    Click Here for English Version

    Invitation from host in Denmark. The embassy recommends that the host fills in a VU1/VU2 invitation form. This form can be found on https://nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Short-stay-visa/Invitation-of-a-visa-applicant. Invitation ID is sufficient if the host is Danish or lives in Denmark.

  • Photo Specifications

    Size of photograph for visa applications

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

    The photograph must still be in color with bright background.

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

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

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

  • Processing Time

    The average period for processing a Visa application is 15 working days calculated from the date when the application is received at the Embassy. Please note that missing documents may delay the answer of the Embassy.

    Applicants can instantly track the status of their application by clicking on. Track your Application.

  • Download Forms

    Register your visa application online and book an appointment with VFS

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

    Click here to fill in your visa application form

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

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

Family visit incl. visit to friend

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

  • Overview

    If you are going to Denmark for Family visit including visit to friend and your stay will not exceed 90 days

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Category Visa Fee in EURO VFS SERVICE FEE IN EURO
    Family Visit Incl. Visit to a Friend 90 19
    Children (age between 6-11 years old) 45 19

    Please click here to check visa fee

    Note: From the 01 July 2019, you must fill in your visa application and pay the visa application fee online using ApplyVisa.um.dk

    Please Note:

    • The applicable VFS service fee is Euro 19 per application.
    • The service fee is inclusive VAT and is non-refundable.
    • Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost. Please see more detail from Additional Services tab.

    The service fee and additional services at The Visa Application Centre are to be paid only in EURO

  • Documents Required

    Documents required for a Family visit incl. visit to friend (less than 90 days)

    Click Here for English Version

    Invitation from host in Denmark. The embassy recommends that the host fills in a VU1/VU2 invitation form. This form can be found on https://nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Short-stay-visa/Invitation-of-a-visa-applicant. Invitation ID is sufficient if the host is Danish or lives in Denmark.

  • Photo Specifications

    Size of photograph for visa applications

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

    The photograph must still be in color with bright background.

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

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

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

  • Processing Time

    The average period for processing a Visa application is 15 working days calculated from the date when the application is received at the Embassy. Please note that missing documents may delay the answer of the Embassy.

    Applicants can instantly track the status of their application by clicking on. Track your Application.

  • Download Forms

    Register your visa application online and book an appointment with VFS

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

    Click here to fill in your visa application form

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

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

Cultural/Sport Visit

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

  • Overview

    If you are going to Denmark for cultural/Sport and your stay will not exceed 90 days

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Category Visa Fee in EURO VFS SERVICE FEE IN EURO
    Cultural/Sport Event 90 19
    Children (age between 6-11 years old) 45 19

    Please click here to check visa fee

    Note: From the 01 July 2019, you must fill in your visa application and pay the visa application fee online using ApplyVisa.um.dk

    Please Note:

    • The applicable VFS service fee is Euro 19 per application.
    • The service fee is inclusive VAT and is non-refundable.
    • Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost. Please see more detail from Additional Services tab.

    The service fee and additional services at The Visa Application Centre are to be paid only in EURO.

  • Documents Required

    Documents required for a Cultural/sport visit (less than 90 days)

    Click Here for English Version

    Invitation from host in Denmark. The embassy recommends that the host fills in a VU1/VU2 invitation form. This form can be found on https://nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Short-stay-visa/Invitation-of-a-visa-applicant. Invitation ID is sufficient if the host is Danish or lives in Denmark.

  • Photo Specifications

    Size of photograph for visa applications

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

    The photograph must still be in color with bright background.

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

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

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

  • Processing Time

    The average period for processing a Visa application is 15 working days calculated from the date when the application is received at the Embassy. Please note that missing documents may delay the answer of the Embassy.

    Applicants can instantly track the status of their application by clicking on. Track your Application.

  • Download Forms

    Register your visa application online and book an appointment with VFS

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

    Click here to fill in your visa application form

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

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

Study/Search/Internship

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

  • Overview

    If you are going to Denmark for study/search/internship your stay will not exceed 90 days

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Category Visa Fee in EURO VFS SERVICE FEE IN EURO
    Study/Search/Internship Visa 90 19
    Children (age between 6-11 years old) 45 19

    Please click here to check visa fee

    Note: From the 01 July 2019, you must fill in your visa application and pay the visa application fee online using ApplyVisa.um.dk

    Please Note:

    • The applicable VFS service fee is Euro 19 per application.
    • The service fee is inclusive VAT and is non-refundable.
    • Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost. Please see more detail from Additional Services tab.

    The service fee and additional services at The Visa Application Centre are to be paid only in Euro.

  • Documents Required

    Documents required for a Study visit (less than 90 days)

    Checklist for Study/Search/Internship

  • Photo Specifications

    Size of photograph for visa applications

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

    The photograph must still be in color with bright background.

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

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

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

  • Processing Time

    The average period for processing a Visa application is 15 working days calculated from the date when the application is received at the Embassy. Please note that missing documents may delay the answer of the Embassy.

    Applicants can instantly track the status of their application by clicking on. Track your Application.

  • Download Forms

    Register your visa application online and book an appointment with VFS

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

    Click here to fill in your visa application form

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

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

Medical

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

  • Overview

    If you are going to Denmark for medical reasons and your stay will not exceed 90 days

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Category Visa Fee in EURO VFS SERVICE FEE IN EURO
    Medical Visa 90 19
    Children (age between 6-11 years old) 45 19

    Please click here to check visa fee

    Note: From the 01 July 2019, you must fill in your visa application and pay the visa application fee online using ApplyVisa.um.dk

    Please Note:

    • The applicable VFS service fee is Euro 19 per application.
    • The service fee is inclusive VAT and is non-refundable.
    • Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost. Please see more detail from Additional Services tab.

    The service fee and additional services at The Visa Application Centre are to be paid only in Euro.

  • Documents Required

    Documents required for a Medical visit (less than 90 days)

    Checklist for Medical

  • Photo Specifications

    Size of photograph for visa applications

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

    The photograph must still be in color with bright background.

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

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

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

  • Processing Time

    The average period for processing a Visa application is 15 working days calculated from the date when the application is received at the Embassy. Please note that missing documents may delay the answer of the Embassy.

    Applicants can instantly track the status of their application by clicking on. Track your Application.

  • Download Forms

    Register your visa application online and book an appointment with VFS

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

    Click here to fill in your visa application form

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

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

Applying for a visa under EU regulations

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

  • Overview

    If you are going to Denmark and applying for a visa under EU regulations and your stay will not exceed 90 days

  • Visa Fees

    Visa Category Visa Fee in EURO VFS SERVICE FEE IN EURO
    Applying for a Visa Under EU Regulations 90 19
    Children (age between 6-11 years old) 45 19

    Please click here to check visa fee

    Note: From the 01 July 2019, you must fill in your visa application and pay the visa application fee online using ApplyVisa.um.dk

    Please Note:

    • The applicable VFS service fee is Euro 19 per application.
    • The service fee is inclusive VAT and is non-refundable.
    • Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost. Please see more detail from Additional Services tab.

    The service fee and additional services at The Visa Application Centre are to be paid only in EURO.

  • Documents Required

    Documents required when applying for a visa under EU regulations

    Click Here for English Version

    Click Here for Danish Version

    Click Here for Arabic Version

    Invitation from host in Denmark. The embassy recommends that the host fills in a VU1/VU2 invitation form. This form can be found on https://nyidanmark.dk/en-GB/You-want-to-apply/Short-stay-visa/Invitation-of-a-visa-applicant. Invitation ID is sufficient if the host is Danish or lives in Denmark.

  • Photo Specifications

    Size of photograph for visa applications

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

    The photograph must still be in color with bright background.

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

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

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

  • Processing Time

    The average period for processing a Visa application is 15 working days calculated from the date when the application is received at the Embassy. Please note that missing documents may delay the answer of the Embassy.

    Applicants can instantly track the status of their application by clicking on. Track your Application.

  • Download Forms

    Register your visa application online and book an appointment with VFS

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

    Click here to fill in your visa application form

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

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

Visit to the Faroe Island and Greenland

Overview

If you are going to the Faroe Island and Greenland click here  

Long Term Visa

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

  • Overview

    If you are going to Denmark for long term and your stay will exceed 90 days

  • Visa Fees

    A CATEGORY VISA FEE IN DKK VFS SERVICE FEE IN EURO
    Visit Friend / Boyfriend / Girlfriend, Partner & Fiancé 1,725 19
    Children (age between 6-11 years old) 1,725 19

    Note: From 01 July 2019, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark including all Danish diplomatic missions are introducing mandatory online payment of the embassy fee for residence or work permit. The embassy fee must be paid online using this link https://dys.um.dk/permit/.The receipt for the payment must be submitted at the Danish Visa Application Centre (VFS) when you hand in your passport, relevant documentation and supply biometrics. The embassy fee and the fee to the Danish Visa Application Centre (VFS) must be paid in addition to the fee to The Danish Immigration Service.

    Please Note:

    • The applicable VFS service fee is as per the current exchange rate. It is subject to change.
    • The service fee is inclusive VAT and is non-refundable.
    • Visa Application Centre offers an optional service at a nominal additional cost. Please see more detail from Additional Services tab.
    • The service fee and additional services at The Visa Application Centre are to be paid only in Euro.

  • Documents Required

    Mandatory documents for online applications and applications submitted by the company in Denmark

    • A print of the confirmation that the application was submitted online (the confirmation has information about case order ID)
    • Valid original travel document
    • Other required supporting documents followed by rightfully translated versions according to the list covering the specific application form
    • Payment Voucher of the Embassy fee through a receipt issued by the Embassy

    Mandatory documents for applications submitted by post and applications submitted by the company in Denmark

    • A copy of the first three pages of the application form which was forwarded by regular postage mail to DIS/SIRI
    • Valid original travel document
    • Other required supporting documents followed by rightfully translated versions according to the list covering the specific application form

  • Photo Specifications

    Size of photograph for visa applications

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

    The photograph must still be in color with bright background.

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

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

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

  • Processing Time

    The processing time may vary according to the type of the Resident Permit application from 1 month to 9 months.

    Applicants can instantly track the status of their application by clicking on. Track your Application.

  • Download Forms

    To download or access online application forms, please click here.

    From 01 July 2019, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark including all Danish diplomatic missions are introducing mandatory online payment of the embassy fee for residence or work permit. The embassy fee must be paid online using this link https://dys.um.dk/permit/

    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.